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Assemble to Order manufacturing Part 1: Advantages and challenges

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In 1984, a university student with limited space and inventory started assembling computers in his university dorm room. The company, Dell Technologies, still follows an assemble-to-order model for personal computers and laptops, allowing customers to choose from a range of options for each part of the PC.

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Key challenges and solutions for the fabricated metals industry

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The consequences of global supply chain disruption, labor shortages, rising costs, regional instabilities and general uncertainty continue to challenge the fabricated metal and manufacturing industry in general. Challenge: The supply of raw materials and achieving optimum inventory levels.

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ERP for Medical Device Manufacturers Part 2

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In Part 1, we covered the business and technology challenges that the medical device industry is experiencing. Those manufacturers who are still using legacy or customized computer systems will find it difficult to make the necessary changes. Integration of design and manufacturing. Quality management.

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Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future

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Guy, Ford Motor Company’s director of manufacturing, engineering, and systems, discussing the application of robotics into its business. Guy, Ford Motor Company’s director of manufacturing, engineering, and systems, discussing the application of robotics into its business. This challenge remains prominent today.