Week 49 in Manufacturing News
US Manufacturing Sector Slows in November; U.K. Manufacturing Expands as Imminent EU Exit Boosts Orders; Germany’s Partial Lockdown Slows Growth in Manufacturing – PMI; Industry 4.0 a National Priority.
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Materials Management – Best Practices for Small Manufacturers
Implementing proper materials management methods allows businesses to make sure raw materials reach the shop floor at the right time, in the right quantity and quality. Follow these best practices to get more control over this essential supply chain function.
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Week 48 in Manufacturing News
US Manufacturers Have Jobs to Fill. Finding Workers Here at Home is the Problem; 5G to Give UK Manufacturing £5.2bn Economic Boost; CIPS: Latest PMI Survey Shows Growth in UK Manufacturing; Manufacturing Industry Trends: How Tech is Powering Australia’s Manufacturing Evolution.
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What is Cost of Quality and How to Calculate It?
Cost of Quality is the sum of the costs related to providing a quality product and the costs related to not providing a quality product. While being an effective measure to identify cash drains, it can also be used to balance the price and quality relationship of your products.
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Week 47 in Manufacturing News
Industrial ETFs to Gain on Improving US Manufacturing Output; Manufacturing Industry Overwhelmed by Innovative Threat Actors; Germany to Pump Additional €3 Billion in Ailing Automotive Industry; Creating the Pathway to Excellence for Australian Manufacturers.
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Procurement Management – A Quick Guide for Small Manufacturers
Procurement management is more than making phone calls and arranging the purchase of materials. It is a vital part of any manufacturing company and having a strategic approach to it could bring about immense benefits.
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Week 46 in Manufacturing News
U.S. Factory Orders Rise Solidly; UK Manufacturing Production Rises 0.2% MoM in September vs. +1% Expected; Europe’s Resilient Manufacturers Bounce Back From Virus; Australian Manufacturing Growing Again.
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Advanced Manufacturing – Solutions That Are Transforming the Industry
Advanced manufacturing is on its way to transform the industry. And there are solutions in place already that could help even small manufacturers keep up in the rapidly changing business environments.
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Week 45 in Manufacturing News
U.S. manufacturing near two-year high; road ahead difficult; UK Manufacturing Beats Expectations for Fifth Month; Australian Manufacturing Growing Again; Manufacturing’s Top 5 Health and Safety Lessons.
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Maintenance Management – Becoming Proactive with Modern Manufacturing Software
Maintenance management is essential for every company looking to increase efficiency and safety in the workplace. Taking a proactive approach in upkeep policies is made easy and affordable with maintenance management functionalities in a modern manufacturing software.
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Week 44 in Manufacturing News
The Case for Bringing Home American Manufacturing; UK Manufacturing Invited to say What Financial Support is Needed; Manufacturing and Apprenticeships – a View From Germany; Australia-China Relations and Australia’s Manufacturing Industry.
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5 Tips for Supplier Performance Management
Following supplier performance management best practices and using proper metrics could help you identify and deal with supply chain issues early on, avoiding stock-outs, production bottlenecks, or other complications that could arise due to unreliable suppliers.
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