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Construction Industry Benefits from U.S. Factory-Building Boom

Supply Chain Brain

A backlog of orders and higher demand from new factories are boosting manufacturing companies and driving demand for materials like steel and the trucks needed to transport big industrial shipments.

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Fraunhofer IFF Researchers Design Green Hydrogen Factory

NGT News

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.

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How manufacturers can enable innovation on the factory floor

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Having accurate data about what is happening on the factory floor is essential as it empowers manufacturers to leverage KPIs to better monitor machine maintenance, ensure the quality of goods being produced and ensure supply chain optimization. Increased safety and less on the job injuries in the warehouse and on the factory floor.

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How to Optimize Your Factory Layout for Industry 4.0

GlobalTranz

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there.

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AI and the Future of Supply Chain with Yossi Sheffi

The Logistics of Logistics

Professor Sheffi is the author of a 1985 textbook on transportation networks and eight management books, dealing with supply chain resilience, sustainability, industrial clustering, and other business management issues. His latest book, The Magic Conveyor Belt: Supply Chains, A.I., and The Future of Work, was released in April 2023.

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Challenges and Tips for Successful Factory Relocation and Heavy Machinery Transportation

Logistics Manager

Thailand’s industrial segment has developed significantly over the past several decades and has become well-known as a manufacturing base for a variety of industries. However, some of these factories may already have locations in other countries and are in need of relocation.

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US Factory Production Shows Broad-Based Gain Outside Autos

Material Handling and Logistics

The results bolster the view that the industry, along with consumer spending, will contribute to a projected second-quarter rebound in economic growth. Highlights of Industrial Production (April). Factory output rose 0.5% Total industrial production, which also includes mining and utilities, increased 0.7% Key Takeaways.