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The 5 Catalyst for Automation Transformation in Manufacturing and Distribution – Topic 1: Labor Shortage

Supply Chain Brain

Variable market conditions and a continuously shrinking workforce have drastically crippled supply chains in recent years. Automation is the only viable option for companies looking to address labor shortages and optimize operations during times of peak demand.

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Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium

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Sustainability and responsible sourcing were also central topics at the symposium. Adopting these practices helps to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and automate procurement processes leading to better control and accuracy. Contact Sales The post Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium appeared first on Ivalua.

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Re-invent your warranty process with a digital twin

IBM Supply Chain Blog

According to Warranty Week , claims totaling 46 billion USD were paid by the global automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers in 2021. But it also leads to a higher risk for new, unknown quality issues, and therefore potential warranty topics. avoiding warranty issues through simulation), manufacturing (e.g., and Canada.

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New Suppliers on Thomasnet.com for February 2023

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OptiPro Systems OptiPro Systems is located in Ontario, NY, where it focuses on the manufacture of CNC machines and metrology systems for making precision optics and advanced ceramics. The company is a custom manufacturer of heating, cooling, fire safety, and plumbing systems. Uponor Inc. Uponor Inc. Gravotech, Inc. Gravotech, Inc.

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Digital Transformation: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait

Even global manufacturers –– companies across industrial, automotive, chemical, and energy industries –– are scrambling to mitigate the impacts of labor, material and energy shortages, delays, inflation, and unexpected events. It’s not just small and medium-size businesses that are caught off guard.

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Can brands save profits without squeezing suppliers?

Procurement Leaders

With inflation driving down sales, manufacturers can only push costs up so much and they’re feeling the pinch. This blocks the value that manufacturing brands can draw from these businesses, such as dependable supply and information that prevents risk and attracts opportunities. Every supplier should be treated as a partner.

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Episode 80: What is – and is NOT – in the Inflation Reduction Act with Kris Lance

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Kris has experience in multiple industries and has his finger on the pulse of the trends and topics that procurement, sourcing, and supply chain professionals need to be aware of. How do the climate-related provisions of the act play out in reality given our current manufacturing capabilities? Highlights. Kris Lance on LinkedIn.

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Hot Off the Grill: Optimizing Summer Supply Chains for Seasonal Staples

Speaker: Glenn Koepke and Steve Rotter

This webinar – coming to you from Glenn’s own backyard – discusses the importance of supply chain visibility for seasonal shipping, new product promotions, and holiday ramping in the F&B and retail industries while providing sizzling secrets to creating the juiciest meats for your barbecue.