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Supply Chain as a Service

Dinesh Mishra

What is supply chain as a service? Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) refers to a business model in which companies outsource certain or all aspects of their supply chain management to specialized service providers. What are the components of the supply chain as a service? Who Needs Scaas?

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Top 6 Challenges in Warehouse Management & How to Overcome Them

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

As covered in our previous blog , warehousing and distribution management is of critical importance. 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. Looking for tailored one-on-one support?

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

It presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, improve supply chain resilience, and enhance long-term competitiveness. Domestic Infrastructure: The Backbone of Reshoring A critical factor in reshoring success lies in domestic infrastructure, particularly in three key areas: transportation, warehousing , and logistics.

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Siemens Announces new Strategic Collaboration with Xerox® Elem™ Additive Solutions

Fabricating & Metal Work

Xerox ElemX liquid metal 3D printer equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK CNC control system ElemX is a groundbreaking 3D metal printer that’s simpler and safer to use and addresses supply chain resiliency for transportation, aerospace, defense and industrial manufacturing.

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Random Thoughts About Reshoring and Buying American

Modern Machine Shop

The various savings from having manufacturing close — reductions in shipping cost, warehousing cost, lead time and supply chain risk, among others — likely sum to a value beyond 20% of the unit price. COVID -19 made plain the shortfall of overseas production in two ways.

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Medline Canada opens new distribution centre in Western Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

This expansion ensures more readily available supplies, supporting Canada’s healthcare system. Medline is trying to decrease lead times for its clients through the expanded warehouse. It also enhances service responsiveness to customers not just in Alberta but in the Western Canada region.

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IMTS 2024 is open for registration, offers solutions for all manufacturers

Mold Making Technology

“The last few years opened our eyes to the instabilities in our supply chain,” says Lang, whose company provides directed energy deposition (DED) AM systems. “Labor and supply chain challenges dominate these issues, as does digitization and rapidly scaling production to meet demand trends.