Articles & News on Supply Chain Optimization

The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Security

  • by Zac Amos
  • April 11, 2024
  • Feature

Cybersecurity within the supply chain has become an indispensable operational reliability element.

February Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 2.1% Over January

  • April 10, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $343.3 million in February 2024.

Alimerka Leverages Cimcorp Automation to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainability

  • April 9, 2024
  • News

By optimizing storage and distribution processes, the Spanish supermarket chain has improved productivity, waste reduction, customer satisfaction and employee safety.

Dematic FIRST Scholarship Program Applications Open

  • April 5, 2024
  • News

Applications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Scholarship are due Saturday, May 18.

Advances in Smart Technologies for Material Handling

  • by Tom Eure
  • March 28, 2024
  • Feature

Advanced connectivity and data analytics enable manufacturers to optimize operations. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation.

Signode Showcases New Equipment and Automation Solutions at MODEX 2024

  • March 13, 2024
  • News

Signode is showcasing the latest innovations in its broad range of automated packaging equipment, tools, consumables and automation solutions, in booth B1411 at MODEX.

ISA Emphasizes How Automation Drives the Global Quest for Resilient Supply Chains in New Position Paper

  • March 13, 2024
  • News

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the publication of a new position paper, “Automation Drives the Global Quest for Resilient Supply Chains.” 

January 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 31% From December

  • March 12, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $338 million in January 2024, a 31% decline from December and a 3.7% decline from January 2023.

Expect a Challenging 2024 for Manufacturing, But It Could Be Much Worse

  • by Jack Loughney
  • March 7, 2024
  • Feature

A soft landing and signs of recovery are anticipated during 2025, according to the Interact Analysis Manufacturing Output Tracker (MIO).

Raphaël Sanchez Appointed President of Generix Group

  • March 5, 2024
  • News

Raphaël Sanchez, who has been the chief revenue officer since April 2023, succeeds Aïda Collette-Sène, who remains a shareholder.