Could automation be the answer to the Great Resignation?
Wage stagnation in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, job dissatisfaction and safety concerns due to COVID-19 are all contributing factors as to why staff resignation levels are persistently on the rise across the globe.
IMTS 2022 Opens Sept. 12, Showcases Digital Tech That Address Manufacturing's Biggest Challenges
Nine technology pavilions feature solutions such as multi-tasking machining centers, robots/cobots, digital twin, manufacturing software, controls, additive manufacturing, and quality control/inspection.
U.S. Manufacturers Falling Behind China in EV Production
Electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the face of auto manufacturing. As concerns over climate change grow, zero-emission cars are becoming an increasingly crucial part of this industry. However, recent reports suggest the U.S. is falling behind in production.
What OSHA's Revised Lead Standards Could Mean for Workers
Exposure to lead is both a ubiquitous phenomenon and an incredibly destructive one. Although OSHA's rules concerning lead exposure in the workplace have been updated several times, the agency is worried current guidelines don't go far enough.
Optimize Sales With a Reorder Point Formula
By using a reorder point formula, manufacturers can ensure that their reorder points are set to optimal levels, providing effective reordering and helping streamline inventory management.
How to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk in the Food & Beverage Industry
Transparency, sustainability, waste reduction and food safety are all significant concerns in need of addressing if food manufacturers want to stay relevant, competitive and optimally profitable, and relying on old strategies is no longer a viable option.
Sanitation Challenges Modern Manufacturers Face (and How to Fix Them)
The Abbott Labs formula contamination scandal has many manufacturers reassessing their sanitation practices. To clean up a manufacturing plant, it is important to go above and beyond the call of duty.
How Were Manufacturing Best Practices Disrupted by the Pandemic?
The pandemic and ensuing disruption have revealed weaknesses in common manufacturing practices. It's become clear that what many organizations believed to be best practices weren't the best when facing events like COVID-19.
Lean manufacturing losing pulling power - New approach required to ensure a steady supply
An increase in the price of raw materials, coupled with increasing uncertainty in manufacturing supply chains, has led many to rethink their stock management.
6 Implications of the Chip Shortage for Auto Manufacturing
The past few years have proved challenging for the auto manufacturing industry. Automakers faced a slew of obstacles amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but few were as far-reaching and disruptive as the chip shortage.
Designing a More Responsive Supply Chain: 7 Strategies for Manufacturers
Responsive supply chains are flexible, quickly adapting to demand shifts and disruptions. They can then mitigate challenges that affect industry competitors and minimize waste. Here are seven ways manufacturers can create an effective one.
Learn How To Protect Your Business with AI for Visual Inspection - Pleora Webinar Live April 6, 2022
This webinar will discuss how two manufacturers - a distillery and an electronics assembly operation - are using camera-based visual inspection to protect their brand and make manual processes repeatable, consistent, and traceable.
Leveraging Technology for Developing the Circular Economy
Circular economy practices that prevent goods from going to landfills - by encouraging reuse or recycling - can help. However, these practices aren't always easy to implement. Brands are experimenting with Industry 4.0 technology that may streamline the circular approach.
7 Critical Flaws in the Manufacturing Supply Chain and How to Correct Them
The manufacturing sector seems to be experiencing delays and disruptions far more than other industries. Part of this is because of others' reliance on it, and another reason is the commonality of critical flaws within supply chains.
ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES
Strategic Sourcing is about investing in alternate sources and deep supply-based analytics to squeeze every available part out of the worldwide supply.
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Supply Chain - Featured Product
Savety Yellow Products' Drop-In, Lift-Out Guardrail system
Savety Yellow Products' Drop-In, Lift-Out Guardrail system is engineered to provide dependable protection while simplifying installation, maintenance, and future layout changes. Unlike traditional bolted systems, our welded sleeve design allows rails to drop in and lift out easily, reducing labor time and minimizing downtime during repairs or modifications. Available in Lite Duty, Standard, Heavy Duty, and our Twin Rail configurations, these systems are built to handle real-world warehouse impacts. Proudly manufactured in the USA, our guardrail delivers durable, modular protection that adapts as your facility evolves.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
KEB America, Inc.
KEB America is a trusted manufacturer of industrial automation products in North America. We manufacture, assemble, and support our German-engineered suite of controls, drives, motors, brakes, and clutches at an ISO 9001:2015 certified, 150,000-square-foot facility in Shakopee, Minnesota.
