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Articles & News on Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Optimization Through Innovation and Evolution

  • by Adrian Wood
  • December 4, 2023
  • Feature

Some of the greatest opportunities (or risk mitigation) come from considering manufacturing and product design and engineering as critical stakeholders in the planning process.

AutoStore Founders Inducted Into International Logistics Hall Of Fame

  • December 1, 2023
  • News

AutoStore, a pioneering robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, announces the induction of its founders, Jakob Hatteland and Ingvar Hognaland, into the Logistics Hall of Fame.

Five Industry Trends to Shape Material Handling in 2024

  • by Kali Wahrman
  • December 1, 2023
  • Feature

Economy and labor shortages are among the factors driving the need for more productivity and efficiency.

AWS Announces Four New Capabilities for AWS Supply Chain

  • November 29, 2023
  • News

AWS Supply Chain Supply Planning offers specialized models to accurately forecast and plan purchase of raw materials, components and finished goods to improve in-stock rates across customers’ supply chains.

Designing Solutions Around Workers During Peak Retail Season

  • by Ilhan Kolko
  • November 7, 2023
  • Feature

By adopting ergonomic and user-friendly technology solutions, retailers can increase productivity, protect workers and insulate themselves from the effects of labor shortages.  

High Growth for the Microgrid Automation Systems Market

  • November 3, 2023
  • News

New ARC research shows significant growth in the market for Microgrid Automation Systems. 

DigiKey Adds More Than 40,000 New Stocking Parts in Q3 of 2023

  • November 3, 2023
  • News

“DigiKey is continually expanding its inventory to offer engineers and designers the industry’s largest supplier portfolio and widest product offering,” said Mike Slater, vice president, global business development for DigiKey.

SEMI Launches Industry 4.0 Readiness Assessment Model

  • November 2, 2023
  • News

SEMI announced the Industry 4.0 Readiness Assessment Model (IRAM) to help organizations across the semiconductor supply chain assess and track their smart manufacturing technology deployment progress and develop a roadmap for their digital transformations.

Honeywell Automation Helps Meet 'Always On' Consumer Demands and Labor Challenges

  • November 2, 2023
  • News

Shifting consumer behavior drives retailers and e-tailers to adapt and innovate.

SICK AG and Endress+Hauser AG Want to Join Forces in Process Automation

  • October 27, 2023
  • News

German sensor solutions provider SICK and Swiss measurement solutions specialist Endress+Hauser have signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding for strategic partnership in the area of “Cleaner Industries.”

August Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Short of 2023

  • October 14, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $360.8 million in August 2024.

Rockwell Automation Teams Up with Circulor to Enhance Supply Chain Traceability for Auto, Tire and Battery Industries

  • October 2, 2024
  • News

The collaboration empowers manufacturers to meet new regulatory requirements, including the Digital Product Passport, with advanced traceability solutions, driving sustainability and operational efficiency.

Manufacturing Technology Orders Look To Rebound as IMTS 2024 Opens, Rate Cuts Loom

  • September 12, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT, totaled $321.7 million in July 2024.

How Industrials Can Maximize the Value of Digital Operations

  • by Daniel O'Neill
  • September 11, 2024
  • Feature

New research from PwC dives into why significant business outcomes can be difficult to achieve and steps companies are taking to move the needle with their digital investments.

How Digital Twins Improve Industrial Supply Chain Cybersecurity

  • by Zac Amos
  • September 11, 2024
  • Feature

Whether you want to secure board buy-in or convince your team implementing a digital twin is the right choice, consider turning industry success stories and relevant metrics into visuals.

Emphasizing the Foundation: The Critical Role of Good Data in the AI Era

  • by Suranjeeta Choudhury
  • September 9, 2024
  • Feature

In the industrial sector, the advent of AI technology heralds a transformative potential like the most significant technological milestones in history. But there's an essential lesson to be drawn from the journey of Industry 4.0.

How to Automate Third-Party Risk Management in the Supply Chain

  • by Zac Amos
  • August 22, 2024
  • Feature

Cyber threats targeting supply chains have surged, with cybercriminals often exploiting weaker security practices among vendors to infiltrate larger organizations.

How Warehouse Optimization Paired with Automation Solutions Can Ensure a Resilient Manufacturing Supply Chain

  • by Marc Terwilliger
  • August 13, 2024
  • Feature

Understanding the optimal timing for adopting warehouse automation is crucial for maintaining agility, cost-effectiveness and resiliency in supply chains.

Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow 4.3% in June 2024 as Year-Over-Year Order Gap Narrows

  • August 13, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $386.7 million in May 2024.

Supply Chain Sustainability Software Spend by Manufacturers Expected to Rise

  • July 25, 2024
  • News

Driven by European supply chain sustainability regulations around minerals and textiles, manufacturers are seeking supply chain software solutions.