CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JUNE 15, 2023

Modern supply chains are somewhat like Rube Goldberg machines — incredibly, often unnecessarily complicated, interconnected systems where a single disruption can trigger a chain reaction, impacting the entire operation. What Is Supplier Relationship Management? Where Does a Strong Supplier Relationship Add Value?

Supply Chain 83

Supply Chain Value chain Lead Time Compliance 83

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

To beat the competition, engineers must shrink development times, optimize product performance and traverse an ever-growing number of supply chain issues. During the pandemic everyone had supply chain issues. Sponsored by Parvalux by maxon.

Prototype  103

Prototype  Rapid prototyping Supply Chain Logistics 103

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 1, 2023

Lockheed Martin has expanded its footprint in Australia by signing a long-term agreement with Melbourne-based Ronson Gears under its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program. The post Lockheed Martin intensifies global supply chain with Ronson Gears agreement appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

Supply Chain 86

Supply Chain Lead Time Manufacturing 86

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 30, 2023

The most recent CEO poll conducted by The Australian Industry Group revealed that Australian company leaders are cautiously hopeful for 2023 and are making investments to solve supply chain and skill gaps. The post Survey: Australian CEOs ready to address skills, supply chain issues appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

Supply Chain 81

Supply Chain Lead Time Manufacturing 81

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In an article released by Konica Minolta , the company identified the three primary reasons why industries are turning to 3D printing: reduced lead time, reduced costs and reduced transportation. The post Konica Minolta Australia: How 3D printing transforms the future of supply chains appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

3D printing 77

3D printing Supply Chain Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Value chain 77

Plastics News

JUNE 9, 2023

A drought has prompted operators of the Panama Canal to restrict ships, which may lead to higher costs and longer lead time for deliveries.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Lead Time 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Kaishan further distinguishes itself from competitors through its fully vertical manufacturing capacity, which gives the company complete control over the entire material supply chain. This unique capability allows the company complete control over the material supply chain, component costs, and product quality.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Beverage Aerospace Lead Time 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 31, 2025

A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain. Product design and supply chain management are also key, ensuring components are available on time to prevent production delays. A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain.

Industry 4.0 69

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Electronics Supply Chain 69

Fastener News Desk

APRIL 7, 2025

Mar 31, 2025 CHICAGO , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wrth Additive Group, a leader in digital supply chain solutions, will officially launched the first edition of its Digital Inventory Services (DIS) platform on March 31, 2025 , at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference in Chicago.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing Sourcing Compliance 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 16, 2025

Your warehouse is like the beating heart of your supply chain. Minor problems can add up quickly, leading to issues across the entire supply chain. Examples include lead times, cost savings, and supplier reliability. It reduces costs and strengthens your supply chain resilience.

Six Sigma 85

Six Sigma Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Supply Chain Bottleneck 85

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The urgency is clear – market turbulence, supply chain disruptions and the looming impact of climate change make digital transformation a necessity for survival, not a choice. As per the study, 82 percent of manufacturers say their business won’t survive more than one to three years without a stronger commitment to technology.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Manufacturing Compliance Lead Time 59

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

Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? In contrast, a value chain encompasses all the individual steps that are taken to create a marketable product.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Value chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Holding Two-Tenths as an Artform From what I witnessed during my visit, Suburban Tool prides itself on two key qualities: adhering to exacting production requirements and committing to domestic production using local supply chains.

Lead Time 98

Lead Time Supply Chain Sourcing Robotics 98

Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

By Clare Scott A supply chain crisis has been affecting the world in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has taken the form of long lead times, as well as stalling of production when parts needed for manufacturing fail. The nature of AM can shorten lead times, too.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

COVER STORY Metalworkers can build supply chains that can bend without breaking thanks to innovative strategies, processes and products. Where do things stand regarding the state of the supply chain as we enter the summer of 2023? “I In the meantime, supply chain challenges persist, hampering best-laid plans.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Form Automation 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.

Pharmaceutical 95

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Lead Time Manufacturing 95

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Post pandemic, the supply chain and logistics sector has transformed drastically with the help of digital technology by automating and optimizing the supply chain processes. Companies are now adopting digital technologies to increase supply chain efficiency, improve cycle time, and minimize human errors.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Logistics Cycle time Value chain 52

Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 11, 2022

If the year is 2022, there will be supply chain constraints and long lead times for furnishings and interiors. Assume your client is building a new house. At the moment, it consists of wooden slats and a frame in the ground.

Supply Chain 115

Supply Chain Lead Time 115

Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how rapid changes in supply chains created a need to share more information more effectively. Learn the advantages of improving data transparency for supply chains. See how tools can increase supply chain digitalization, integration and automation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Function Bottleneck 52

Fastener News Desk

JUNE 27, 2023

Recent events, particularly the Covid-19 pandemic, have exposed the vulnerabilities within the global supply chain, compelling companies to reevaluate their sourcing strategies. Faster Lead Times and Cost Savings: When you choose domestically made fasteners from Birmingham Fastener, you enjoy reduced cash cycles and shipping costs.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Lead Time Sourcing 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Their focus on comprehensive metrology and tool validation services is reducing overall lead times and optimizing development costs. These solutions are streamlining everything from mold design to production and inspection, helping maintain quality standards while reducing lead times and labor costs.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Lead Time Cycle time Value chain 64

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Universal Robots successfully navigating supply chain landscape. The strain placed on global supply chains this year continues to make headlines, from semiconductor shortages to labor and equipment availability, all exacerbated by geopolitical uncertainty. www.universal-robots.com. www.universal-robots.com.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time Supply Chain Manufacturing Robotics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 15, 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE has invested heavily in stock availability, modular product designs, and local supply chains, ensuring that critical components are always within reach. Delivery: Rapid response and local availability One of the biggest contributors to prolonged downtime is a lack of readily available replacement parts.

Manufacturing 72

Manufacturing Warehousing Supply Chain Lead Time 72

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 7, 2025

AI-driven systems, cloud-powered analytics, and ultra-fast connectivity are converging to reshape factory operations and optimize supply chains. AI-driven forecasting is reducing inefficiencies, preventing stock shortages, and ensuring just-in-time deliveries.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Pals Saddyappan, Vice President of Supply Chain said the expansion towards 10GW of annual production represents a significant investment. “By localizing production, we’re reducing lead times, transportation emissions, and further advancing the environmental benefits of solar energy.” ”

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Logistics Lead Time 59

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and materials have evolved into being able to achieve industrial-grade parts production, which means AM parts are now entering the supply chain. The implementation of digital inventories and AM-focused suppliers is key to the new approach. “So

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Quality Management System 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness. Developing Logistical Expertise A well-trained workforce is key to supporting reshored supply chains. However, the path to successful reshoring is not without its challenges.

Supply Chain 103

Supply Chain Warehousing Logistics Manufacturing 103

i4.0 today

AUGUST 21, 2024

By transitioning to in-house polymer-based Additive Manufacturing (AM) with EOS technology, Atlas Copco has cut production costs by 30% and lead times by 92%. This brought AM serial production of component manufacture in-house, shortened its supply chain and lowered its environmental impact. Today Magazine.

Lead Time 52

Lead Time 3D printing Rapid prototyping Prototype  52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Capacity and lead times: Managing capacity and lead times is a constant balancing act for job shop manufacturers. Australian companies need to understand their production capacities to provide accurate lead times. Effective scheduling allows them to maximise their production capacity and reduce lead times.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Lead Time Bottleneck Lean manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 11, 2025

Additionally, components may have different lead times, meaning some may take longer to procure than others. Managing inventory with varied lead times requires careful planning and coordination to ensure materials are available when needed. Supply chain management can make or break Australian manufacturers.

Discrete manufacturing 69

Discrete manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Bill of Materials 69

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 1, 2024

million contract follows the successful delivery of a 4-stage nozzle assembly that demonstrated AML3D’s advanced wire additive manufacturing (‘WAM’) technology delivered superior components and shorter lead times. AML3D CEO Sean Ebert said he is pleased to continue expanding the company’s previous work supporting the DSTG.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Lead Time Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 24, 2025

Meeting logistical demands with precision manufacturing One of the most significant advantages of the Motion-Wittenbaker partnership is the capacity to produce components locally, reducing lead times for specialised machinery. For industries like mining, downtime is not just costly its critical.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Logistics Fit Lead Time 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 25, 2024

“SMEs are often more agile and innovative than larger businesses and can scale through their utilisation in Defence supply chains. They are also disproportionately affected by supply chain shortages, increased shipping costs and high inflation.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Lead Time Sourcing Manufacturing 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Markforged is working with Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) and AMPC’s members to establish an Additive Manufacturing supply chain for Australian red meat processors. Discover how local manufacturers are leveraging Additive Manufacturing to build a robust Supply Chain. Strategy in F&B.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Beverage Supply Chain 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2022

Speed to Market and Supply Chain Integration: AM enables drastic reductions in lead time from the first prototype, to test samples, and full production in a more flexible, localised, and compressed supply chain.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Aerospace 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2024

The market study outlines specific benefits the semiconductor value chain provides to AM, including reduced lead times, reduced parts, and thermal management, packaging and more. The research report titled ‘3D Printing for Semiconductors: Market Opportunity Brief’ is from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Value chain 98