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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

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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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Electrifying Changes: How the UAW-Big 3 Strike is Reshaping the Automotive World

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The promise of nearly 20,000 new jobs in these joint ventures presents the UAW with a golden opportunity. GM will begin building a fourth battery plant in northern Indiana with South Korean-based Samsung SDI next year, and it will open in 2026. And this is precisely where the UAW’s interests lie.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

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In India, the national Production Linked Incentive (PLI) is set to encourage domestic EV manufacturing—and this is just a glimpse of the latest policies worldwide. Challenges and Opportunities Recent developments in the lithium industry have presented a mix of challenges and opportunities. from 2023 to 2030.

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Circularity and the future of the digital product passport

o9 Solutions

In 2019, the European Commission presented the Green Deal as a plan to help the European economy transform linear supply chains into more circular models. Critics have continued to suggest that further incentives or mandatory legislation must be increased for manufacturers to measure and deliver the required data. 2021 ; Walden et al.,

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Cloud ERP vs. On-Premise ERP

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billion by 2026. The final choice for any company ultimately depends on their present needs and financial capacity. The post Cloud ERP vs. On-Premise ERP appeared first on ERP for Manufacturers | Manufacturing Software | OptiProERP. However, the initial high cost will put off companies with a limited budget.

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Technology Support in Integrated Business Planning: Automation, Augmentation and Human Centricity

Supply Chain Trend

For over a century, we have seen increasing automation in supply chain, especially in manufacturing and the pace has quickened in the past decade with robotization in production, warehousing, and transport. Moreover, in IBP meetings, decision options, risks and financial impacts must be presented and explained to the executives.

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Key trends in the vitamin and supplement industry: 2021 report

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The vitamin and supplement industry manufactures and sells goods to support dietary requirements, including products to complement health and fitness regimes. Products manufactured include vitamin and mineral supplements, along with dietary products designed to support weight-loss and strength-building. billion by 2021.

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