i4.0 today

MARCH 24, 2025

Surgere, the industry leader in creating supply chain visibility with 99.9% data accuracy, has launched its new agentic AI assistant: Sophia, an intelligent supply chain companion fully integrated into Surgeres Interius platform. Humans simply cannot understand, process, and act on data instantaneouslybut AI can.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Beverage Automation Logistics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Businesses are under increasing pressure to align with the government’s climate objectives and meet the growing demand for sustainability in supply chains, especially in the manufacturing sector. For more information and to take the Net Zero Readiness Assessment , or book a 15 minute consultation with their Climate Team today.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 22, 2024

The new look and feel were informed by user-based research that focused on key themes such as: design user experience site understanding expectations product offering dashboard functionality. This process has been heavily informed by user feedback and will continue to undergo user testing and improved developments. “We

Supply Chain 111

Supply Chain Function Manufacturing 111

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

PHOTO: Supply chain/Nick Saltmarsh via Flckr. The strategy outlines the province’s plan to try and strengthen the agri-food sector, ensure an efficient, reliable, and responsive food supply and address ongoing vulnerabilities through new innovations.

Supply Chain 115

Supply Chain Manufacturing Warehousing Value chain 115

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These topics have been subjects of thoughts all this yeardata, supply chain, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, skilled labor. This year, the challenge will be not only keeping pace and embracing technological change but mitigating the risks of increasing labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Image: razihusin/stock.adobe.com The Federal Government has awarded several contracts under a qualification process that paves the way for the Australian businesses to enter UK and US submarine supply chains. The post First AUKUS Defence industry contracts awarded appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Fit Manufacturing 98

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 6, 2024

Global supply chains have faced significant disruptions in recent years. While pandemics, natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, and other disruptive events are inevitable, manufacturing managers can insulate their supply chains from their worst effects with proper preparation. What is Supply Chain Planning?

Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Bottleneck Logistics Lead Time 100

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 31, 2024

OSIM is a great advancement towards a more secure and resilient supply chain ecosystem.

Supply Chain 78

Supply Chain 78

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Now, if only all business people were ethical… INFORM has announced the launch of its in-depth “Responsible AI Guidelines” to support the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) while advancing the technology. INFORM’s commitment to “Trustworthy AI” revolves around several pivotal principles: 1.

Artificial Intelligence 130

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Procurement and supply specialist Industry Capability Network (ICN) said a proactive approach is essential to improve national self-sufficiency. Following its own advice, ICN has leveraged four decades of data to reveal gaps in the local supply chain before they become a problem for government or private project owners.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Manufacturing 105

NIST

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Companies are reevaluating their offshore supply chains, driven by rising costs, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions. For smaller manufacturers, this shift also presents a unique opportunity to position themselves as key players in the rebuilding of domestic supply chains. has gained momentum.

Supply Chain 73

Supply Chain Manufacturing 73

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 22, 2024

Image: ICN The Queensland Government has taken a significant step towards bolstering the battery manufacturing industry with the launch of Australia’s first Battery Supply Chain Database. For more information and to access the Database, visit [link].

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Value chain Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

This experience gives the networks’ supply chain experts a strong understanding of, and vision for, the manufacturing sector. By doing this, they find opportunities to break into new and expanding supply chains. For more information on ICN, or to connect with a supply chain expert, visit the website or call 1300 961 139.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing Fit 98

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Supply chain stability has become a major global issue in recent years. Cybersecurity risks in the supply chain add to the challenges of maintaining stability. This includes integration of operational and information technology (OT/IT) in manufacturing as well as integration across businesses in the supply chain.

Supply Chain 72

Supply Chain Automation Artificial Intelligence Pharmaceutical 72

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Controlling its own engineering and manufacturing processes was very resource intensive for Metso as information was stored across its ERP, order management and planning, engineering, and manufacturing processes. The custom applications offered flexibility and transparency by providing all team members easy access to critical information.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The new trams are being built with at least 65 per cent local content and will support up to 1,900 local jobs across manufacturing, construction and the supply chain. The three section, 25 metre long G class trams will feature more doors, handrails and improvements to displays and passenger information.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 19, 2024

Image: RSM RSM Australia recently hosted an informative lunch event in Brisbane City for SMEs and Corporates in the manufacturing sector. This forward-looking initiative aims to bolster local manufacturing capabilities, enhance supply chains, and drive economic recovery. Website: www.rsm.com.au

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Supply Chain 97

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Strengthening Supply Chains The afternoon panel on Strengthening the Chain: Building Resilient Supply Networks brought together supply chain leaders to address post-pandemic disruptions and digitization strategies. Shweta Srivastava , Head Dept.

Aerospace 105

Aerospace Manufacturing Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 105

Gary Mintchell

JULY 8, 2024

Supply chain has never been my focus in writing. This suite of applications streamlines collaboration, assessment, and connectivity with suppliers and OEMs by providing secure, remote access to controlled subsets of digital thread and PLM information through configurable mobile-optimized web applications.

Supply Chain 147

Supply Chain Compliance Sourcing Automation 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Image: Viks_jin/stock.adobe.com A blueprint for Australia to develop new clean energy manufacturing capabilities and capitalise on export opportunities for clean, secure energy supply chains has been published. State, territory and federal governments have worked together and with industry to finalise the National Hydrogen Strategy.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Design World

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Many industries face increasing compliance requirements, consumer demand for detailed lot-level package information, and competitive pressures for supply chain speed and efficiency. This required significant investment, the… The post Automate In-Line Packaging OCR with Easy-to-Use AI appeared first on Design World.

Supply Chain 162

Supply Chain Automation Pharmaceutical Compliance 162

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 9, 2025

Recipients spanning robotics to medical manufacturing, farming, defence and mining have been the first to receive funding since the program commenced, boosting jobs, growing businesses and strengthening local supply chains. For more information, including eligibility, visit here.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain Prototype  Robotics 98

Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

Reshoring to overcome supply chain challenges, artificial intelligence, flexible automation systems, reliance on data and purpose-built robots are some of the trends that experts believe will be mainstays in the industrial automation space for the manufacturing industry. Adaptability will be key in 2025 and beyond.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Automation 69

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

while for others it meant finding Australian supply chains when travel bans hit imports. For Indigenous-owned and Supply Nation Certified company, The Cryogenics Group, it meant an unplanned cross-country move and a whole new market. For some, it meant focusing on a new product or service (hand sanitiser and masks, anyone?),

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 1, 2025

After a 2024 that saw the industrys landscape continue to evolve, businesses are striving to find ways to enhance supply chain efficiency and product quality. As a cornerstone of the nations economy, the manufacturing industry relies on informed decision-making.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Beverage Advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 69

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 29, 2024

o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, shares key insights from its supply chain experts and leaders, highlighting interesting trends that will redefine Supply Chain Management (SCM) across retail, EV, and pharma in 2025.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Logistics Compliance Automotive 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

In 2024 alone, incidents surged by 75%, driven primarily by ransomware groups and state-sponsored attackers exploiting the increasing integration between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. The consequences of these cyberattacks extend far beyond just ransom payments.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automation Logistics 52

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 2, 2024

Bosch-backed factory floor tech Pico MES is digitizing, error-proofing & increasing efficiency for the small/mid-sized factories (98% of the industry) at the heart of the American supply chain & providing a blueprint for how to transform our factories. He wants to fill the gap between enterprise and supply chain software.

Supply Chain 162

Supply Chain Discrete manufacturing Manufacturing 162

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 26, 2024

They all try to inform industry leaders about specific areas of attack and vulnerability. New (to me) cybersecurity companies continue to spring up. Its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report released Aug. 22, features top threats observed in the first half of 2024, and emerging cybersecurity trends.

Supply Chain 182

Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing Automation 182

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 6, 2025

Australian manufacturing has declined over the past two decades, with manufacturers facing high costs and supply chain issues. The policy connects three missionsHousing, Net Zero & Energy Transition, and Local Manufacturingto promote collaboration across industry, the innovation sector, and trade businesses.

Manufacturing 75

Manufacturing Supply Chain 75

Gary Mintchell

MAY 14, 2024

This further information about the product comes from the press release. AVEVA’s new hybrid MES solution enables manufacturing companies to manage production data in the cloud, to improve supply chain agility with enterprise-wide visibility into distributed plant operations. Predictive usage of sustainable resources.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 147

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 147

Gary Mintchell

JULY 20, 2022

layan Arkan, Vice President, Global Strategy and Sales Lead, Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Microsoft, a few years ago. Checking through Microsoft press information recently, I came across his blog reporting from Hannover in May. Designing more resilient supply chains. Here are four trends he picked up.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Automation Sourcing Manufacturing 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For more information on the new IO-Link condition monitoring sensor, visit our website. Since 1969, ifm has developed, produced, and sold sensors, controllers, software, and systems for industrial automation and SAP-based solutions for supply chain management and shop floor integration worldwide. As a pioneer of Industry 4.0,

Industry 4.0 81

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Value chain Supply Chain 81

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

AI is no longer a futuristic concept in industrial settingsit is actively reshaping factories, supply chains, and production floors today. Industrial AI Is Driving a Massive Transformation Across industries, AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management. The Biggest Shift?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Process control Logistics 52

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 9, 2025

Founded in 1970, IRWIN has become a trusted partner for manufacturers across Canada, renowned for its innovative supply chain solutions and exceptional customer service. For more information, visit www.afcind.com. Irwin quickly rose to the top of the list, and we are thankful to be able to add them to the AFC family.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Fit Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Atlas Copco Rental supplied a ZT315FF VSD oil-free air compressor to its customer, a major pharmaceutical manufacturer who manufactures and distributes a wide range of healthcare products and is a key supplier to both the private and public sectors. For more information contact Atlas Copco Rental’s friendly sales team on 133 420.

Pharmaceutical 95

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Lead Time Manufacturing 95

SMMT

AUGUST 29, 2024

1 Growth in the month was driven by easing supply chain challenges and ongoing demand from overseas markets – which grew 76.8% 2 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, An end to recent supply chain disruption signals a return to growth for the UK’s commercial vehicle sector, and significant growth at that.

Supply Chain 128

Supply Chain Manufacturing 128