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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

Investing in cloud computing, 5G capability, AI and advanced data analysis will enable manufacturers to set themselves up for the future. Global contract manufacturing is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 9% until 2026. Smart technology Factories that utilise ‘smart’ technologies are regarded as key to manufacturing competitiveness.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

The future robotics market looks strong worldwide as many sectors seek answers to labor shortages, the Interact Analysis report said. A strong uptake in collaborative robot usage within the medical, education, logistics, and catering fields will likely drive that market to grow to three times its 2021 size by 2026. Senator Edward J.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Due to petrochemical producers cutting production following Covid-19, and a variety of storms and hurricanes, base chemicals are in short supply, leading to slower production at paint makers including Sherwin-Williams and PPG. New York Times analysis predicts the shipping container shortage will not resolve in 2022. Consultancy UK).

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Guide to warehouse robots: types of warehouse robots, uses, navigation & more

6 River Systems

Other industries that use warehouse robots include: Electrical and electronics Metal and machinery Chemical, rubber and plastic Pharmaceuticals Apparel Textiles Paper and printing How warehouse robots navigate the warehouse Warehouse robots rely on a variety of navigation systems to travel throughout the warehouse.

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

Provenance

Provenance has partnered with the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis Agency (Growth Analysis) , to explore how blockchain technology can help to valorise sustainable practices in the Rare Earth Elements mining sector. Neodymium (Nd) – Neodymium (Nd) is a chemical element with the atomic number 60. The result?