Auto industry must consolidate says Fiat Chrysler CEO
Posted on 1 May 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chief Executive, Sergio Marchionne, has issued a dire warning to the global auto industry. Manufacturing Leadership
Tips to help you improve warehouse loading efficiency
Posted on 1 May 2015 by The Manufacturer
Working on a warehouse loading dock is not only strenuous but it requires a good deal of speed. Will Amazon 3D printing trucks revolutionise logistics?
Posted on 23 Apr 2015 by The Manufacturer
On 19 February, Amazon filed a patent application in respect of the equipping of trucks with 3D printers so that products can be printed on-demand, whether en route to the customer or at a customer’s doorstep. Cerys Wyn Davies, partner of Pinsent Masons LLP looks at the potential impact of this method of product delivery. How can automotive better communicate with customers?
Posted on 18 Apr 2015 by The Manufacturer
The automotive sector today is grappling with an age-old industry problem; there’s a huge disconnect between the industry and its customers, says Clive Davis, head of manufacturing at Bluefin Solutions.
Verticalization: specializing in a vertical industry offers the keys to the kingdom
Posted on 9 Apr 2015 by The Manufacturer
Verticalization is increasingly becoming a successful business strategy for manufacturers says Larry Korak, industry strategy director, industrial manufacturing at software provider Infor. Hyundai plans to release semi-autonomous car in 2015
Posted on 9 Apr 2015 by Tim Brown
South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has announced that it plans to make semi-autonomous vehicles available this year. GE fire results in sidelined workers and a lawsuit from residents
Posted on 8 Apr 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Thousands of workers have been left temporarily out of work and a lawsuit has been filed against General Electric (GE) after a fire blazed at their Louisville plant last week. PwC Manufacturing Barometer finds high robotics uptake but concerns over strong US Dollar
Posted on 8 Apr 2015 by Tim Brown
US manufacturers plan to hire skilled workers and invest in businesses, while overseas expansion declines, reflecting elevated concern regarding the strong dollar and increased foreign competition, according to the PwC Manufacturing Barometer for Q1 2015. Obama vetoes Republican anti-union measure
Posted on 2 Apr 2015 by Tim Brown
President Barack Obama has used his veto power today to block legislation aimed at curtailing union powers. Samsung to expand African manufacturing
Posted on 1 Apr 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The world’s largest electronics company, Samsung, has announced its intention to expand its manufacturing capacity in Africa.