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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

Supply chain and logistics challenges This year the industry will also be looking to minimise the instability of supply chains, after a period in which global systems have been stymied by border closures, lockdowns, and staffing shortages. Global contract manufacturing is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 9% until 2026.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on this week’s logistics news. Robots are continuing to become key components in the logistics space. 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

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 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. Logistics Management ).

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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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An Introduction to ERPs and ERP Mobility for Supply Chain Pros

RFgen

Billion by 2026. Non-manufacturing businesses such as education, healthcare, and transportation and logistics can take advantage of ERP mobility to refine their back-end operations. ERPs bring together planning, purchasing, finance, inventory, human resources and many other aspects of your business.

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An Introduction to ERPs and ERP Mobility for Supply Chain Pros

RFgen

Billion by 2026. Non-manufacturing businesses such as education, healthcare, and transportation and logistics can take advantage of ERP mobility to refine their back-end operations. ERPs bring together planning, purchasing, finance, inventory, human resources and many other aspects of your business.