After you reshore, refocus on exports
Posted on 14 Sep 2017 by The Manufacturer
It might not yet be a ‘movement’ exactly, but interest in the concept of reshoring from UK manufacturers is certainly building momentum. Logistics & Materials Handling
Automated procurement technology growing in priority
Posted on 3 Aug 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Procurement managers from manufacturing companies across Europe, the UK and the US have identified the benefits and growing significance of procurement automation technology. Puma to create world’s first intelligent warehouse
Posted on 19 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Multinational manufacturer of athletic and casual footwear, PUMA, has launched a pilot project to create what it describes as the world's first intelligent and decision-making warehouse. Benefits of automating service parts inventory management
Posted on 19 Jul 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A leading industrial equipment producer, Brother Industries is aiming to eliminate manual processes in its service parts inventory via an automated cloud-based system. Volkswagen is backing VR for manufacturing across borders
Posted on 6 Jul 2017 by Marc Hauschild
Volkswagen Group has announced virtual reality applications for production and logistics enabling engineers to meet in a virtual environment to exchange ideas between the German HQ and its manufacturing locations abroad. The smart technologies set to change manufacturing
Posted on 8 Jun 2017 by The Manufacturer
Smart technologies are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our day to day lives. From smartphones to smart homes, the dramatic increase in power and sophistication of technology is opening up new technological frontiers and promising endless possibilities for the development of many different industries, particularly manufacturing. Gaining visibility through supply chain analytics
Posted on 8 May 2017 by Fred Tongue
Data is meant to make life easier, but too much of it can make things much more complicated… Especially when it comes to supply chains and all those moving parts! Peli BioThermal innovation raises the global packaging bar
Posted on 2 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
Peli BioThermal has been awarded the most distinguished innovation award that UK businesses can receive, the Queen’s Award of Enterprise, given in recognition of the companies’ development in temperature-controlled packaging. Online supermarket Ocado tests robotic hand
Posted on 1 Mar 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The world's largest online supermarket, Ocado, is testing the use of robotic hands for use in its grocery distribution warehouses.
Manufacturing & logistics: closer ties
Posted on 9 Feb 2017 by The Manufacturer
Manufacturers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) need to collaborate even more closely if they want to realise significant mutual growth. Chris Fenton, managing director of Industrial & Transport for Wincanton plc, explains why.