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Articles & News on Supply Chain Optimization

REGO-FIX Launches New Product Finder

  • July 18, 2024
  • News

The new online tool offers quick and easy search, effortless ordering.

Cyberthreats Built Right into Your OT Environment

  • by Ilan Barda
  • July 16, 2024
  • Feature

Supply chain security is a serious concern for operational technology (OT) and must be addressed immediately.

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Launches Lab Supported by Mecalux to Research Potential of AI in Logistics

  • July 3, 2024
  • News

The Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab will apply new AI- and machine-learning-based methods and technologies to the logistics problems with the greatest impact for businesses and society.

What Drives the Success of Automated Packaging Processes?

  • by Emily Newton
  • June 20, 2024
  • Feature

Packaging automation can transform the logistics industry. However, it’s not as easy to capitalize on that potential as it may seem.

More Than 500,000 Industrial Robots Shipped in 2023

  • June 14, 2024
  • News

Overall global industrial robot shipment volumes exceeded 500,000 units in 2023, according to global market research firm Interact Analysis.

Comau: Supporting Sustainability on Multiple Fronts

  • by Renee Bassett
  • June 3, 2024
  • Feature

From robots to design-to-manufacture production lines, Comau brings its sustainable automation to companies across the globe. 

Reitmans (Canada) Limited Selects SDI Element Logic to Streamline Inventory Management

  • May 15, 2024
  • News

This cutting-edge material handling solution replaces six existing sorters, the first of which was installed by SDI Element Logic in 1996.

The Growing Importance of System Redundancy in Industry 4.0

  • by Emily Newton
  • May 15, 2024
  • Feature

As more organizations embrace digitization under Industry 4.0, those concerns have grown all the more prevalent. It’s now safe to say that thoughtful redundancy is essential for business continuity. 

Key Measures of Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Strength Improve in Q1 2024

  • May 14, 2024
  • News

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry in the first quarter of 2024 showed signs of improvement with an uptick in electronic sales, stabilizing inventories and an increase in installed wafer fab capacity.

MiR Features One-Stop Shop for AI-Enabled Material Handling at Automate 2024

  • May 3, 2024
  • News

Advancements in MiR’s flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI.

Triple Challenge for China’s Manufacturing Industry in 2024

  • by Samantha Mou
  • February 27, 2024
  • Feature

The ongoing housing market crisis, weak domestic demand and nearshoring trend pose a triple threat to manufacturing growth in China during 2024. 

Is AI the Key to Unlocking Procurement Cost Savings?

  • by Emily Newton
  • February 27, 2024
  • Feature

As more people experiment with using artificial intelligence (AI) for real-life use cases, many wonder if their approach could bring procurement cost savings.

Ultimation Industries Adds New Vision, Laser Marking and Electrical Solutions to Quick-Ship Online Store

  • February 26, 2024
  • News

The new offerings can help companies across many industries improve productivity, quality control and throughput.

Siemens Xcelerator Helps Spain to Drive Digital Transformation of Its Food and Beverage Industry

  • February 23, 2024
  • News

The F&B industry is focused on streamlining processes for maximum efficiency and enhancing supply chain resilience as well as achieving sustainability goals.

Coesia Acquires AMC, LLC

  • February 19, 2024
  • News

Coesia, through its Company FlexLink, has closed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Automation & Modular Components.

2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Beat Expectations as December Adds $491 Million

  • February 15, 2024
  • News

December 2023 orders of manufacturing technology totaled $491 million, up nearly 22% from November 2023, and nearly 12% above December 2022, according to the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT.

Global Manufacturing Compound Annual Growth Rate of 2.7% (2023-28)

  • February 14, 2024
  • News

Despite a tough year ahead for most regions and territories in 2024, growth will return in 2025 for many sectors.

Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Poised for 2024 Recovery

  • February 14, 2024
  • News

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry recovery is taking hold with electronics and IC sales increasing in the final quarter of 2023 and more growth projected for 2024.

Product Variety and Volume Volatility Resolved in E-commerce

  • February 13, 2024
  • News

Robotics and Drives Services delivers maximum agility, high throughput and optimized real-estate in demanding customized pick-and-package operations.

Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments and Revenue Fall in 2023

  • February 9, 2024
  • News

Worldwide silicon wafer shipments in 2023 decreased 14.3% to 12,602 million square inches while wafer revenue contracted 10.9% to $12.3 billion over the same period.