Supply Chain - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The 'Halo Effect' of Manufacturing Facility Location: Why Smart Manufacturers Are Choosing Locations Near Complementary Businesses
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This strategy is not about simple convenience; it's about creating a powerful, mutually reinforcing "halo effect" of shared success, instant market credibility, and profound operational synergy across engineering, tooling, fabrication, and logistics networks.
Must-Have AI Features in your next ERP: Why AI-Enabled ERP Is a CEO's Best Investment
The next wave of competitive differentiation lies in embedding artificial intelligence (AI) directly within ERP/MIS systems - not as an add-on, but as a native capability driving data, decision-making, and automation across operations.
Organic Soda Producer Implements Traceability System in Just a Few Weeks
Fresh Fizz Sodas from Long Island needed a system that would help them comply with traceability regulations, and found the perfect solution in MRPeasy.
The Next Industrial Epoch is Here: Why Acting Now is a Strategic Imperative for Manufacturers
The convergence of technological maturity, proven financial returns, and a strategic need for resilient domestic production has created a generational opportunity, and the window to act is now.
10 Common Supply Chain Issues & How to Solve Them
Let's take a look at some of the major global supply chain issues of the past four years, then drill into the most common effects on businesses. You'll be surprised at the number of strategies you can implement to mitigate the risks.
Maximizing ROI with Mobile Automation: What the Data Shows
Technologies like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are helping companies bring autonomy to material movement more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively than ever before.
How Collision Awareness Systems Help Meet OSHA Forklift & Pedestrian Safety Guidelines
According to OSHA, approximately 35,000 serious injuries and 62,000 non-serious injuries involving forklifts occur each year in the U.S., many of which are due to poor visibility, blind spots, and uncontrolled intersections in warehouses.
Supply Chain - Featured Stories
Why Manufacturers Must Rebuild Their Factories Around the Buyer
Today's generation of buyers expects products built to fit their needs, transparent pricing, reliable delivery, and ongoing support that extends beyond the initial sale.
Why Economic Uncertainty Demands a Real-Time Manufacturing Strategy
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Proactive manufacturers now treat economic uncertainty not as isolated incidents, but as ongoing tests of their operational readiness and digital maturity.
9 Evidence-Backed Predictions for the Next Decade of Auto Part Manufacturing
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As the industry navigates the next decade, it will adapt to the digital transformation and the emergence of smart vehicles. Here are nine evidence-backed predictions for the next 10 years of auto part manufacturing.
Supply Chain - News Headlines
DigiKey Launches 2025 DigiWish Holiday Giveaway for Global Engineering Community
The annual DigiWish contest returns Dec. 1-24, giving engineers, makers and tech enthusiasts a chance to win daily prizes and a $500 DigiKey shopping spree
A Manufacturer's Guide to Leveraging Plan México
Plan México pledges tens of billions of pesos in infrastructural and educational investments alongside massive tax incentives meant to invite and foster new industry throughout the country. Many of these benefits apply nationwide, while others are tied to particular regions of opportunity; all, however, are worth the attention of manufacturers weighing a new investment in Mexico.
Metaphase Lighting Technologies Introduces New Ultra-Bright TXFL Series Bar Lights for Machine Vision Applications in Logistics and Warehouse Environments
Combining three rows of LEDs, an integrated driver, pulse follow strobe, and overdrive, the TXFL Series delivers high-intensity uniform illumination at variable distances.
Supply Chain - Featured Product
NORD Delivers Powerful, Reliable Drive Solutions for Demanding Packaging Applications
NORD Delivers Powerful, Reliable Drive Solutions for Demanding Packaging Applications
When you need quality, flexibility and high efficiency, NORD has you covered with complete drive solutions for primary and secondary packaging, end-of-line packaging, and higher-level applications. NORD supports you through the entire life cycle of your drive systems with pre-sales engineering support, online tools, and a global service network. Drive systems for both vertically and horizontally networked technology with all the options for sensor incorporation and integration into the higher-level control system.
Supply Chain - Featured Company
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Parvalux is a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions with over 70 years' experience in creating the perfect combination of motor and gearbox to match the customer's application. Whilst we offer thousands of standard options we can easily customize any motor or gearbox to meet your exact requirements at no or minimal extra cost. Our design team can work closely with your own to optimize your solution for your application helping you to secure a genuine competitive advantage in your market. Our products are found in hundreds of applications but we are particularly strong in healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications.
