Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides readers a further installment in our global supply chain assessment series in providing highlights on reported March 2024, and Q1-2024 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Strengthen Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 7, 2022

“US manufacturing may be poised for an overhaul and a rebound,” according to analysts from McKinsey & Company, “with a potentially significant impact on the nation’s overall economy.”[1] ”[1] They go on to note that, even without a rebound, manufacturing already makes an impact on the economy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The electronics industry has experienced dramatic changes on the customer and supplier side in the last 18 months – from sudden purchasing changes by customers to shortages of parts and components from suppliers. While some trends have been emerging in recent years , they have speeded up rapidly and are taking industries to a new level.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 25, 2021

Industrial and manufacturing jobs are some of the most dangerous professions in the world. Here are ten tips that help increase industrial and manufacturing safety for employees. They should also teach them workplace ergonomics, the proper way to wear PPE, safe industrial equipment operation, and handling emergencies.

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Unleashed

APRIL 14, 2020

Track the impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing and wholesale businesses around the world. In this executive summary we provide excerpts from 11 major reports and articles, plus links for further information. Australia & New Zealand reports. All industries. Read the report. All industries. Read the report.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply Chain Matters calls reader attention to a report by Bloomberg indicating that upwards of 14 percent of Apple iPhone production, equating to $14 billion, is now being produced within India. Outlined were ongoing production investments among three contract manufacturers including Foxconn Technology , Pegatron Corp. ,

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlights and added insights on reported November 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. reported in October.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2022

Claudio Knizek, global leader of advanced manufacturing with EY , discusses the results of the firm’s new survey on shifting trends in industrial manufacturing and sourcing.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides monthly highlight commentary and perspectives on published October 2022 global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. In our summary and perspectives reflecting on all of Q3 monthly reporting, we echoed an increased trending toward declining global supply chain production momentum.

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ivalua

JULY 14, 2022

Redwood City, CA, July 12, 2022 – Manufacturers are working to accelerate digitization initiatives to manage supply chain disruptions in 2022 and beyond, according to an original survey commissioned by Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider. Survey Methodology. The margin of error for this study is +/- 6.4%

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Unleashed

AUGUST 3, 2021

The growth in pet ownership in 2020-2021 has seen unprecedented demand in the pet food sector – a true industry boom. Here we provide an overview of the latest pet food industry trends, and answer the question: how can pet food manufacturers respond to changes in consumer demands to take advantage of these new trends?

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Locus Robotics

MAY 3, 2024

Home May 03, 2024 How to Ease the Top Headaches of Manufacturing Warehouses Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Manufacturing and industrial warehouses are at the heart of supply chains, ensuring goods reach consumers in a timely manner. This is where AMRs roll in to help with your manufacturing warehouse safety.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 21, 2021

Despite years of discussion about the fourth industrial revolution (aka Industry 4.0), the revolution remains in its infancy. They write, “Industrial production was transformed by steam power in the nineteenth century, electricity in the early twentieth century, and automation in the 1970s.”[1] ”[3] In the Industry 4.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Why quality management is important Quality management consists of the inspection and measurement of products to ensure that they meet specifications at various points along the manufacturing chain. Focus areas of quality management There are three areas of the manufacturing lifecycle where quality management should focus.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlighting and added insights on reported October 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. value reported for September.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 18, 2024

PTC was named the outright leading vendor in ABI Research’s 2024 Enterprise PLM for Large Manufacturing Competitive Assessment. Arena believes in the power of connecting design and manufacturing processes. James Iversen, the authoring analyst of ABI Research’s report, notes that “PLM is now viewed as an enterprise-wide business system.

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OptiProERP

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The past two years have been a roller coaster ride for most industries. Although we have entered into the new normal, the pandemic has brought several operational challenges to the manufacturing industry ( State of Manufacturing report, Fictiv 2021 ). Engineering Challenges. Production and Planning Hiccups.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A report by Nikkei Asia Technology indicates that Apple contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn is planning to incrementally expand iPhone production capacity within India. This facility is further reported to be the equivalent of a $1.54 billion facility, which is massive and implies more than just smartphone assembly.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. According to the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations Labor Action Tracker , as of the end of October 2023, there were over 350 labor strikes involving over 490,000 workers.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

A segment of the workforce that will help close the skills gap and talent shortage in manufacturing are women. Women  Women pursuing careers in STEM and specifically manufacturing are imperative to the economic growth we desire and expect. The whole facility, from plant manager down, has a women-only workforce.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 3, 2023

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing can significantly improve productivity, reduce equipment failure, increase production efficiency and help identify new business opportunities. The area of AI that manufacturers need to explore to drive their factories into the future is machine learning (ML). The Industry 4.0

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight various indications of increased labor activism involving major manufacturers or supply chain services providers. While some of our readers may elect to not place emphasis on the timing of such a report, given the current targeted labor contract disruptions occurring among the three U.S,

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides commentary relative to July’s global manufacturing PMI indices relative to data indicating declining momentum, and some contraction among specific global regions. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® report, a composite index produced by J.P. reported for June. The July 2022 J.P.

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AFFLINK

AUGUST 17, 2022

Automation in manufacturing can help be the driving force to lift some of the burden felt by many distributors across the globe. According to a recent report by Instawork, 60% of industrial businesses struggled to keep up with increased demand last year. Over the last 12 months, 58% reported additional demand increases.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2024

The manufacturing industry thrives on efficiency gains. Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing is a production management approach that helps you lift efficiency and streamline your operational processes. What is just-in-time manufacturing? What is just-in-time manufacturing? Here’s how it works.

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OptiProERP

APRIL 17, 2022

The shop floor is the cornerstone of the manufacturing process. In this blog, you will learn how a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), also known as a Shop Floor Execution System (SFES), embedded in an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system transformed an industrial machinery manufacturer’s shop floor to help grow their business.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 9, 2024

As the pressure mounts for manufacturers to deliver in shorter timelines because of increased competition and the urgency to solve a myriad of climate-related challenges, legacy ways of doing things have become an insurmountable hindrance to progress. Overcoming Challenges in Product Lifecycle Management With Advanced Solutions The problem?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. They saw how technology gave many businesses competitive advantage during the pandemic, and they are aware of how the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will change industries. Most plant floors are dominated by older equipment.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions. Last month we made reference to a published report by The Wall Street Jour nal: As China Risks Grow, Manufacturers Seek Plan B and C and D.

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USC Consulting Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Lean manufacturing and Industry 4.0 According to a recent research report spearheaded by IndustryWeek, lean manufacturing systems is a major priority among manufacturers in the U.S. Industry 4.0 Often, it’s assumed that Industry 4.0 It is possible for them to coexist when Industry 4.0

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 2, 2023

As members of one of the most highly regulated industries in the world, medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges. From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights a published report indicating that Mexico is increasingly benefiting from a rethink of prior globally extended supply networks. The basis of this report, based on company experiences and executive interviews was that “ the strategy looks more like China plus many.” destinations are on the rise.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. This comprehensive 38-page report includes the full listing of predictions along with a lot of information, perspectives and added insights.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. The report notes that electric vehicles assembled in Mexico can qualify for U.S. The report: To Avoid Hefty Tariffs, China’s BYD Eyes U.S. reached $1.1 reached $1.1

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