Items Tagged with 'supply chain'

Tariffs on steel and aluminum impact supply chains and increase costs for companies. Technology tools like EAM, ITAM, and CMMS are becoming essential in the construction industry, improving efficiency while managing quality and costs during economic uncertainty.

Supply chain vulnerabilities threaten businesses across industries, highlighted by recent disruptions like the bird flu. Companies must adopt an integrated approach—encompassing third-party monitoring and ethical AI practices—to enhance resilience and mitigate risks amid evolving regulations.

Quality has become a strategic advantage in today's manufacturing landscape, especially in packaging. Minor quality variations can affect the entire supply chain. High-quality packaging protects products, reduces waste, and enhances efficiency, playing a crucial role in optimizing logistics and sustainability.

A robust supply chain should be successfully reconciled across five sources of information: Approved Vendors, Master Agreements, Transactions, Deliveries, and Payments.

Optimism for 2025 is rising as logistics and supply chain sectors embrace digital transformation and automation to enhance resilience. Key trends shaping the industry are on the horizon.

American manufacturing is making a comeback, fueled by billions in investments and new technologies. This reshoring not only boosts job quality and economic opportunity but also mitigates supply chain risks exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But is there a catch?

I looked into national voices for manufacturing and visited the NAM (National Association of Manufacturers), which has about 14,000 member companies employing around 13 million people. NAM advocates for manufacturers at the government level and has been focused on bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. since 2020.

Darryl Seland, editorial director of Quality, and Michelle Bangert, managing editor of Quality, discuss the results and provide analysis for the annual State of the Profession Survey.

Dr. Milton Krivokuca, our 2024 Quality Professional of the Year, shifted from manufacturing to education, guiding students to faster degrees and career advancement. He actively promotes quality assurance programs and stays updated on industry trends like Quality 4.0, proving his dedication and expertise.

A new collaboration exemplifies the substantial commercial value that high-value innovators in electrode active materials have been achieving in recent times, as highlighted by Technology Foresights, a proprietary framework developed by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.