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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

ToolsGroup

A combo of pandemic-related increased demand, and the tragic destruction of a key chlorine manufacturer have led to 2022’s swimming pool chlorine shortage. between 2021 and 2026.The The fire started at Majestic Industries, before spreading to the Qualco chemical plant located nearby. The cause of this tragedy? The result?

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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

Unleashed

As 2022 kicks in, the manufacturing sector is being shaped by technological change and the Covid-19 pandemic. Digital, connected and smart systems are on the rise, while at the same time manufacturers face challenges such as the ‘Great Resignation’ and clogged-up supply chains – as well as increasing demand for sustainable products.

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Circularity and the future of the digital product passport

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A proposal list of required metrics for producers to report includes: Name of the product and producer, Location of the factory, the origin of the materials used, Proportion of chemical and recycled materials, Instructions for use, recycling, and/or disassembly. Digital product passport promotes sustainable manufacturing. Walden et al.

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

ToolsGroup

49% of respondents were from the manufacturing industry, 16% from the mechanical engineering sector, and 11% from the automotive market. Demand container capacity is expected to exceed the actual capacity available through 2026. million jobs critical to the supply chain and manufacturing industry will remain unfilled by 2030.

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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. For manufacturers, distribution and transportation businesses looking to counter market pressures like tariffs and labor challenges, these efficiency gains are important to reducing overhead spends. Automotive Manufacturing. The ERP software market is set to generate $78.4 Which Industries Use ERP-SCM Mobility?

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An Introduction to ERPs and ERP Mobility for Supply Chain Pros

RFgen

Billion by 2026. For manufacturers, distribution and transportation businesses looking to counter market pressures like tariffs and labor challenges, these efficiency gains are important to reducing overhead spends. Automotive Manufacturing. The ERP software market is set to generate $78.4 Which Industries Use ERP-SCM Mobility?