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Logistics in the Manufacturing Industry: New report highlights 3PL benefits

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. The article and report contain additional positive manufacturing signs, along with some concerning ones. Third-party procurement.

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Survey: How to benefit from electronic invoicing

SupplyOn

A scientific survey details the positive effects of electronic invoicing for the invoice’s issuer and the recipient Despite all the buzz over catchwords like Industry 4.0, automation and digital transformation, when it comes to invoicing, we still live in a mainly analogue, non-electronic, non-automated world.

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How to Become DFARS Compliant and Avoid Counterfeit Parts in the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

RFgen

If counterfeit electronic parts make it through the supply chain and into a mission-critical military asset, the potential for a worst-case scenario increases. These counterfeits featured markings normally found on legitimate parts from “approximately 35 major electronics manufacturers, including Motorola, Xilinx, and National Semiconductor.”

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5. SCE Forum in Hamburg: On the digital future and structural changes in the aerospace industry

SupplyOn

Hot topics: How the SCE Initiative supports the ongoing structural change in the aerospace industry and why digitization is key to securing the future of German aerospace SMEs (Photo: ‘Marketplace of Opportunities’ at the event).

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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. 5 Key Metrics to Use for Scoring Supplier Quality Management (From LNS Research ). Cost of quality. The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds.

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3D Printing’s Next Revolution

Logistics Viewpoints

More SKUs available from local warehouses could also mean quicker replenishment cycles parts that are purchased infrequently. In an article last year, it was reported that the time it takes to print things has decreased. The rationale is that the parts can simply be printed on an as-needed basis. This vision has not been realized.

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PLM and QMS Software Vendor Reference Checks: Key Questions You Should Ask

Arena Solutions

A recent Gartner study revealed that 73% of companies that bought an enterprise system regretted their purchase 1. In many instances, they reported that the offering failed to meet their expectations. Also obtain some details around what type of software the customer purchased (i.e., PLM vs. QMS ). What modules (e.g.,