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General Motors says its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will be known as Factory ZERO, reconfigured to an all-electric vehicle assembly plant. The name Factory ZERO reflects the significance of this facility in advancing GM’s zero-crashes, zero-emissions and zero-congestion future. MORE
Engelbert Strauss is experiencing strong growth and therefore decided to invest in a highly automated omni-channel distribution center in Germany MORE
A manufacturing decline and lower truck freight rates have put railroads on a collision course with a recession MORE
The 158,000 sq… The post Sweet factory plans submitted appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. [og_img] Plans for a manufacturing facility and distribution hub for sweet manufacturer Swizzels Matlow, have been submitted by developer investor Tritax Symmetry. Article Liza Helps News Property customs broker customs clearance freight imports logistics shipping MORE
German logistics provider Kion Group AG is getting into the battery building business, announcing today that it has launched a joint venture with partner company BMZ… The post Kion opens battery factory to drive its forklift brands appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. MORE
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF (Fraunhofer IFF) have designed a factory for the distributed and modular production and distribution of green hydrogen for industry, business and transportation throughout the value chain. The post Fraunhofer IFF Researchers Design Green Hydrogen Factory appeared first on NGT News. MORE
However, some of these factories may already have locations in other countries and are in need of relocation. Factory relocation is a unique and major challenge compared to other logistics-related services. Once a business has decided that relocating a factory is the right move, a whole host of new decisions open up. While they may seem similar, relocating a factory is a far different process from general project cargo. MORE
Safety in factories is paramount—here are some material handling tips for factory workers. Given their knowledge of proper protocol on the factory floor, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post. It is common to see workers handling or moving materials in a factory. An ergonomic factory will minimize the risks to the employees’ health and ensures their well-being. material handling factory MORE
“Business spending, business confidence and manufacturing production are where the economy is slowing.& MORE
Amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and new lockdowns, major western buyers are again suspending Bangladesh apparel orders, threatening factory operations. The post Second wave of cancelled orders a new threat to Bangladeshi fashion factories appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
While I was watching videos on YouTube, I saw a wonderful video about hydroponics factory. The manager of this factory decided to do two things first he used a software solution that tracked the packing of produce as well as the shipments. I really enjoyed watching it. It’s about hydroponic greenhouse farm specializing in the farming of an exotic vegetable variety. Plants are grown till they are ready to be picked. Production lasts on average between 8-9 months. MORE
We picked one factory (or industrial site) from each state you can visit that truly represents what has always made America great: hard work and ingenuity MORE
in Factories,” to find out how Industry 4.0 Even before this time of turbulent uncertainty, manufacturing organizations have recognized the importance of digitalization. But businesses now need these teams to do more by running their production processes faster and autonomously with smart machines and real-time data. Read The MPI Group report, “The Power of Industry 4.0 can help your operations keep up with disruptive challenges while looking ahead for what’s next MORE
Managers and workers are embracing digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution reshapes the global economy MORE
Suman Mahalanabis, director of product management for digital software and solutions with Tata Consultancy Services, describes the steps that factories will need to take in order to ensure the health and safety of workers during the pandemic and beyond MORE
Outsourcing jobs that GM employees would be doing, is helping GM focus on improving quality and efficiency. DHL is helping GM avoid assemble errors and reduce costs, and it’s doing this from inside the plant. Within some GM final assembly plants in China, DLH assembles thousands of kits of parts daily, as reported by Norihiko Shirouzu for Reuters. MORE
to improve conditions for factory workers in China who make Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became the world’s wealthiest man on the backs of low-paid laborers. The New York-based China Labor Watch released a report following a nine-month investigation of working conditions at a factory in the city of Hengyang owned by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., The findings at the Amazon device factory were similar but less severe. MORE
As if damage to people and supply chains by the coronavirus pandemic and economic freefall weren’t bad enough, add to it the greater difficulty of monitoring human rights violations in distant farms and factories MORE
"China will see more factory shutdowns as the trade war that’s roiled the global supply chain exacerbates an exodus.& MORE
China is losing its luster as a place for cheap, reliable manufacturing of high-technology goods. But what other country can match it in both price and scale? The answer might be India MORE
Retail remains healthy, but trade tensions and weak global demand contribute to industry shrinkage MORE
Hyster Europe has announced that the factories making its Hyster forklifts, warehouse equipment and big trucks have started to resume production. Processes are in place so that suppliers can work in a safe way during the current circumstances, while still meeting supply requirements for the Hyster factories. “To So, we are grateful for the government support we have received to help retain our factory workforce,” Wim van Dam says. MORE
The Institute for Supply Management's monthly report for November showed weakening in factory orders and production MORE
Magna Steyr’s vehicle assembly plant in the Austrian city of Graz is not a typical automotive factory; the site, which in 2018 brought its cumulative total production tally to 3.5m has been rebadged as ‘Smart Factory by Magna Steyr’. Alongside the new MIATT system is the Graz plant’s iTrace loading list digitalisation project, which has taken place over a similar timescale and is another facet of Magna Steyr’s evolving ‘Smart Factory’ initiative. MORE
The post The Smart Factory: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing and Distribution appeared first on SYSPRO US. It’s been around for decades but only in recent years has artificial intelligence (AI) emerged from the research labs into the real world. MORE
assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles (EVs), joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Mich., General Motors Co. says its Spring Hill, Tenn., MORE
Crown facility finds ways to recycle everything from coolant to pallets. Green Logistics MORE
Material handling is playing a vital role in the emergence of the digital factory, as data analytics reshapes the workforce MORE
LeanDNA, a provider of factory-focused inventory optimization solutions, has launched role-based workflow capabilities within its platform for the manufacturing industry MORE
A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations MORE
Factories Related Topics NGT News
OCTOBER 19, 2020
General Motors says its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center will be known as Factory ZERO, reconfigured to an all-electric vehicle assembly plant. The name Factory ZERO reflects the significance of this facility in advancing GM’s zero-crashes, zero-emissions and zero-congestion future.
Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 8, 2019
We picked one factory (or industrial site) from each state you can visit that truly represents what has always made America great: hard work and ingenuity
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NGT News
APRIL 13, 2020
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF (Fraunhofer IFF) have designed a factory for the distributed and modular production and distribution of green hydrogen for industry, business and transportation throughout the value chain. The post Fraunhofer IFF Researchers Design Green Hydrogen Factory appeared first on NGT News.
Morai Logistics
MARCH 18, 2020
Safety in factories is paramount—here are some material handling tips for factory workers. Given their knowledge of proper protocol on the factory floor, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post. It is common to see workers handling or moving materials in a factory. An ergonomic factory will minimize the risks to the employees’ health and ensures their well-being. material handling factory
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
LeanDNA, a provider of factory-focused inventory optimization solutions, has launched role-based workflow capabilities within its platform for the manufacturing industry
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 6, 2018
Material handling is playing a vital role in the emergence of the digital factory, as data analytics reshapes the workforce
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DC Velocity
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Crown facility finds ways to recycle everything from coolant to pallets. Green Logistics
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
As if damage to people and supply chains by the coronavirus pandemic and economic freefall weren’t bad enough, add to it the greater difficulty of monitoring human rights violations in distant farms and factories
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 1, 2020
The strength of trade activity in recent months is giving a lifeline to the recovery, though the situation remains fragile as the world awaits developments in the race to get a coronavirus vaccine
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 3, 2019
The Institute for Supply Management's monthly report for November showed weakening in factory orders and production
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 15, 2020
The 158,000 sq… The post Sweet factory plans submitted appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. [og_img] Plans for a manufacturing facility and distribution hub for sweet manufacturer Swizzels Matlow, have been submitted by developer investor Tritax Symmetry. Article Liza Helps News Property customs broker customs clearance freight imports logistics shipping
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Material Handling and Logistics
JULY 12, 2019
"China will see more factory shutdowns as the trade war that’s roiled the global supply chain exacerbates an exodus.&
Automotive Logistics
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Magna Steyr’s vehicle assembly plant in the Austrian city of Graz is not a typical automotive factory; the site, which in 2018 brought its cumulative total production tally to 3.5m has been rebadged as ‘Smart Factory by Magna Steyr’. Alongside the new MIATT system is the Graz plant’s iTrace loading list digitalisation project, which has taken place over a similar timescale and is another facet of Magna Steyr’s evolving ‘Smart Factory’ initiative.
Material Handling and Logistics
OCTOBER 2, 2019
The Institute for Supply Management's factory index defied expectations of an increase to slip to its lowest point since summer 2009
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 2, 2019
A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations
The LoadStar
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Amid the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and new lockdowns, major western buyers are again suspending Bangladesh apparel orders, threatening factory operations. The post Second wave of cancelled orders a new threat to Bangladeshi fashion factories appeared first on The Loadstar.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 29, 2020
Does the vision of a “new normal” on the factory floor exclude the presence of people at all
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 2, 2020
The rise of smart factories promises to impact the future of manufacturing in emerging economies
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
When it comes to running the modern-day factory, there’s a yawning gap between theory and reality
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
China is losing its luster as a place for cheap, reliable manufacturing of high-technology goods. But what other country can match it in both price and scale? The answer might be India
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 8, 2019
A manufacturing decline and lower truck freight rates have put railroads on a collision course with a recession
Fleet Owner
JULY 17, 2019
“Business spending, business confidence and manufacturing production are where the economy is slowing.&
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
JULY 20, 2020
The post The Smart Factory: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing and Distribution appeared first on SYSPRO US. It’s been around for decades but only in recent years has artificial intelligence (AI) emerged from the research labs into the real world.
Logistics Manager
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
However, some of these factories may already have locations in other countries and are in need of relocation. Factory relocation is a unique and major challenge compared to other logistics-related services. Once a business has decided that relocating a factory is the right move, a whole host of new decisions open up. While they may seem similar, relocating a factory is a far different process from general project cargo.
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
in Factories,” to find out how Industry 4.0 Even before this time of turbulent uncertainty, manufacturing organizations have recognized the importance of digitalization. But businesses now need these teams to do more by running their production processes faster and autonomously with smart machines and real-time data. Read The MPI Group report, “The Power of Industry 4.0 can help your operations keep up with disruptive challenges while looking ahead for what’s next
NGT News
OCTOBER 21, 2020
assembly plant will begin the transition to become the company’s third vehicle manufacturing site to produce electric vehicles (EVs), joining Factory ZERO in Detroit and Hamtramck, Mich., General Motors Co. says its Spring Hill, Tenn.,
Material Handling and Logistics
AUGUST 23, 2019
Retail remains healthy, but trade tensions and weak global demand contribute to industry shrinkage
Logistics Business Magazine
JUNE 8, 2020
Hyster Europe has announced that the factories making its Hyster forklifts, warehouse equipment and big trucks have started to resume production. Processes are in place so that suppliers can work in a safe way during the current circumstances, while still meeting supply requirements for the Hyster factories. “To So, we are grateful for the government support we have received to help retain our factory workforce,” Wim van Dam says.
Material Handling and Logistics
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Some of the riskiest stores to work in include those selling home furnishings used merchandise, and building materials, as well as tire dealers and supercenters
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Suman Mahalanabis, director of product management for digital software and solutions with Tata Consultancy Services, describes the steps that factories will need to take in order to ensure the health and safety of workers during the pandemic and beyond
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 12, 2019
Managers and workers are embracing digital technologies as the fourth industrial revolution reshapes the global economy
Material Handling and Logistics
JUNE 11, 2018
to improve conditions for factory workers in China who make Echo speakers and Kindle e-readers, renewing criticisms that CEO Jeff Bezos became the world’s wealthiest man on the backs of low-paid laborers. The New York-based China Labor Watch released a report following a nine-month investigation of working conditions at a factory in the city of Hengyang owned by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., The findings at the Amazon device factory were similar but less severe.
Logistics at MPEPS at UPV
APRIL 27, 2018
While I was watching videos on YouTube, I saw a wonderful video about hydroponics factory. The manager of this factory decided to do two things first he used a software solution that tracked the packing of produce as well as the shipments. I really enjoyed watching it. It’s about hydroponic greenhouse farm specializing in the farming of an exotic vegetable variety. Plants are grown till they are ready to be picked. Production lasts on average between 8-9 months.
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Engelbert Strauss is experiencing strong growth and therefore decided to invest in a highly automated omni-channel distribution center in Germany
Material Handling and Logistics
JANUARY 19, 2018
Outsourcing jobs that GM employees would be doing, is helping GM focus on improving quality and efficiency. DHL is helping GM avoid assemble errors and reduce costs, and it’s doing this from inside the plant. Within some GM final assembly plants in China, DLH assembles thousands of kits of parts daily, as reported by Norihiko Shirouzu for Reuters.
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