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The Backorder, April 10 2024

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US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% Baltimore bridge disaster adds new stress to global supply chains. Consider offering volume discounts and free shipping incentives to lift AOV. in March – up 2.5% from February.

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Pet Food Manufacturing and the Pandemic: Inside an Industry Boom

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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? manufacturing had seen five years of consistent growth. The new standing of pets in the family has led to a move away from?table

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Manufacturing and Covid-19: 11 Major Reports Summarised

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Track the impact of Covid-19 on manufacturing and wholesale businesses around the world. Australia & New Zealand reports. Granular review of the Covid-19 outbreak’s effects on every manufacturing and wholesale industry subdivision in Australia and New Zealand. All manufacturing & wholesale.

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Digital Manufacturing and the Smart Factory in 2021

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From operational intelligence to additive manufacturing, mass customisation and speed – digital manufacturing is changing the way companies manufacture products through the use of digital technologies that allow for far greater control and adaptability to the way things are conceptualised and produced. in manufacturing.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

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15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040.

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The Backorder, March 27 2024

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million new jobs last year, while the use of AI in restaurants shot up by 31.61% according to data from the 2024 StartUs Food & Beverage Report. Over 1/3 of manufacturers struggling with data. A recent Hexagon report found that although manufacturers are increasingly data-focused, many are facing challenges with decision-making.

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What is a Bonded Warehouse? The 2021 Guide

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This article considers what a bonded warehouse is, and how they are managed across different jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Once the appropriate permissions are in place, businesses can store, pack, and conduct some further manufacturing processes within the warehouse.