5 Emerging Pain Points in the Manufacturing Supply Chain and How to Preempt Them in 2025

Article from Martin Banks, Managing Editor at Modded

Leaders in the industry must recognize these incoming obstacles to prepare for them appropriately. With that in mind, here are five new or evolving threats that will affect manufacturing supply chains in 2025.

The Rise of Automation-as-a-Service (AaaS): Democratizing Warehouse Automation for Businesses of All Sizes

Roqhaiyeh Eghbali, Digital Marketing Specialist | OLIMP Warehousing

Automation-as-a-Service is a subscription-based solution that enables companies to integrate sophisticated automation tools into their operations without the hefty capital investment traditionally required for hardware, software, and maintenance.

6 Essential Ergonomics Practices to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Manufacturing

Article from | Briotix Health

This article delves into the vital role of ergonomics in manufacturing, offering evidence-based strategies to create a safer workplace while preventing MSD injuries. Discover how you can take actionable steps to improve your work environment.

Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics in Electrical Engineering

Jeff Smoot, VP of Apps Engineering and Motion Control at Same Sky | on behalf of DigiKey

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has emerged as a vital tool for analyzing and solving thermal management challenges, enabling teams to explore solutions and mitigate risks before investing in physical resources. This article will provide a general overview of CFD.

Scottish Chemical Manufacturer ‘Struck Gold’ with Manufacturing ERP Software

Case Study from | MRPeasy

Craft chemical manufacturer Stakam has managed to bring its inventory management to a new level of efficiency with MRPeasy.

FMEAS - Reducing the risk of failure

Michael Mills | isoTracker Solutions Ltd

For anything complex, the best method is to start back when you design the product by carrying out a review called a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, universally abbreviated FMEA.

Are Errors Eating Your Profits? Unlocking Lost Manufacturing Capacity and Profits

Aaron Brown, CEO and Co-Founder | Rapta, Inc.

The Practical Playbook for Agile Manufacturing Executives. Are errors eating into your capacity and profits? This question resonates with manufacturing leaders across North America who are grappling with an increasingly challenging production environment.

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Shorten Your Sales Cycle with Real-World Thought Leadership

Article from Dan Konstantinovsky is Strategy Director at RH Blake

Anything you do as a manufacturer to reduce perceived risk with your buyers can help shorten your sales cycle. One way to do this is by building credibility and trust.

The Top Business Risks for the Manufacturing Industry in 2025

Article from Thomas Varney, Regional Manager, North America, Allianz Risk Consulting, Allianz Commercial

The Risk Barometer also includes responses from Manufacturing risk experts across the globe. This article covers the top business risks they identified for Manufacturing in 2025.

AI-Powered Additive Manufacturing Transform Production and Supply Chain

Article from Atit Shah Technical Director at Chetu

This potent merger of AI and AM fosters innovation by simplifying workflows and allowing for extraordinary design opportunities at lower costs. It signifies a new production age where advanced technology transforms efficiency and innovation.

PFlow Industries Highlights M Series Mechanical Vertical Lift Solution

02/14/25, 11:53 AM | Automation & IIoT | PFlow Industries

Versatile VRC Improves Efficiency and Worker Safety

Packaging Automation: What You Should Know Before Starting

02/14/25, 08:30 AM | Automation & IIoT

Packaging automation is transforming industries by streamlining processes, reducing costs, and enhancing product consistency. Discover key factors, trends, and challenges to consider before implementing automation in your operations.

The True Complexity of SMT Machine CPH Calculations

02/14/25, 05:43 AM | Automation & IIoT | Supply Chain | Dongguan ICT Technology Co.,Ltd

In the realm of Surface Mount Technology (SMT), the efficiency of a production line is often gauged by the metric known as Components Per Hour (CPH). At first glance, calculating CPH appears straightforward: divide the number of components placed by the time in hours. However, this simplistic approach belies the intricate factors that significantly influence the actual performance of an SMT line.

Completing Control Valve Projects with Present-Day Online Sizing & Selection Tools

02/13/25, 02:21 PM | Supply Chain | Engineering

By: Al Gunnarson, VP of Sales and Marketing Warren Controls, Inc.

WAI's extensive Interwire 2025 & Global Continuous Casting Forum programs feature 82 speakers, 350 exhibiting companies

02/13/25, 01:16 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI)

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The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.

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(Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America)

Human Element builds digital experiences that drive commerce, specializing in eCommerce integrations for platforms such as Adobe Commerce, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, Shopware, and Sana Commerce. We're also integration experts for ERP and related business systems. While rooted in development and support for leading eCommerce technologies, we also deliver a full spectrum of services-from strategic consulting to digital marketing-to our clients in the manufacturing and distribution industries.