Dockworkers Strike, Resisting Automation
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The Associated Press, reporting on the strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association, noted, “Local ILA president Bois
State of the Steel Industry and Steel Service Centers Across the US
With FABTECH 2024 in Orlando, Florida, fast approaching (Oct. 15–17), many in the steel industry are expected to attend.
Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain With MATTR
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The subject matter was incredibly complex, but the “ask” itself was simple.
Remaining Relevant During the EV Manufacturing Shift
As the transition to a more sustainable future continues, more Americans are discovering the advantages of electric vehicles (EVs).
Researchers Help Maritime Industry Navigate Toward Sustainability
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Ocean shipping, the backbone of international trade, is already significantly more energy-efficient than air or land transport. However, making it more efficient is another matter. Credit: Getty Images
When people think of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, what often comes to mind are airplanes and land vehicles like cars or trucks. But as efforts to slow climate change are ramping up, the spotlight is on another form of transport: ships.
How Integrated Quality Improves Your Manufacturing Operation
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“There goes the neighborhood.” Credit: David Gallagher
Integrated quality, when done correctly, plays a vital and pivotal role in enhancing any business, especially manufacturing operations.
Enhancing Last-Mile Logistics With Machine Learning
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With newer technology and more individualized and nuanced data, researchers can develop models with better routing options. But they also need to balance the computational cost of running them. Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of drivers deliver packages and parcels to customers and companies each day, with many click-to-door times averaging only a few days.
Unlocking the Experience Economy
In today’s marketplace, where products and services proliferate and competition intensifies, businesses are realizing that they must offer more than just commodities to thrive.
What Does Office Work Have to Do With Production?
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I was asked to lead a workshop in the sales order department of a manufacturer that we had helped with process improvement on the factory floor. Those efforts had positively reverberated across the company in the form of fewer late and expedited orders.
Why Equip Your Automotive ERP With AI Algorithms
In 2024, operating in the automotive market has become increasingly difficult. Global and local supply chain disruptions, product quality issues, and ongoing talent shortages are some of the greatest challenges automotive businesses face globally.
