Supply Chain - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.
Maximizing Operation Efficiency through Manufacturing Processes
Cross-functional collaboration isn’t just helpful, it’s the backbone of a smooth new product introduction. You can have the best design on paper, but if engineering, operations and supply chain aren’t aligned from day one, you’re setting yourself up for late-stage su
Talking PACK EXPO Las Vegas with Encoder Products Company (EPC)
We’re featuring live demos of our newest encoders, including the LP1 Accu-LaserPro™ — a slip-free, high-accuracy laser encoder designed for packaging lines. Visitors will see how EPC encoders reduce downtime, simplify integration, and deliver long-lasting performance.
Supply Chain - Featured Stories
"Building for the Surge: How to Prepare Your Factory Storage for Times of Peak Demand"
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To truly manage seasonal peaks efficiently and safely, facilities need a storage infrastructure designed to flex with changes in demand, regardless of whether they’re seasonal, planned, or one-time occurrences.
Why Manufacturers Must Balance Proactive Cybersecurity with Verified Recovery
Under more pressure than ever to protect their systems, many organizations are still acting on the assumption that proactive prevention will keep their operations safe and running. In reality, hackers can break through first walls of defense and wreak operational havoc.
How Gartners 10 Dimensions of Warehouse Complexity can Transform your WMS Strategy
A strong WMS should balance simplicity and depth, offering configurability without extensive custom code, seamless integration with material handling systems, and robust tools for labor management, task orchestration, and automation.
Supply Chain - News Headlines
DigiKey to Highlight Innovative Automation Products and Industry-Leading Suppliers at SPS 2025
Global distributor offers unmatched depth and breadth of industrial automation products available in Europe
Rootstock Acquires Praxis Solutions and Appoints Praxis Head Ohad Idan as VP of Product
Acquisition deepens Rootstock's Salesforce ecosystem expertise to accelerate agentic capabilities, extend professional services capacity, and strengthen ERP product leadership
Stratasys Expands Beyond Polymers, Adding Production Grade Metal Manufacturing Technology to its Offering with Tritone Technologies
Global leader in polymer additive manufacturing enters the metal 3D printing sector, expanding its total addressable market through an investment and commercial agreement
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