Supply Chain Archives - Page 8 of 67

Transparency & traceability is crucial to enhancing supply chains

Farmer hands holding grapes - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Posted on 4 Sep 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Having complete supply chain transparency offers numerous benefits to manufacturers and consumers, particularly when it comes to fresh produce.

Do connected value chains hold the key to revenue growth?

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Posted on 15 Aug 2018 by Jonny Williamson

Moving beyond one-off transactions to deliver seamless customer experiences not only strengthens existing customer relationships, it attracts new business and ultimately drives revenue.

What opportunity is disruptive innovation creating for your business?

Posted on 12 Jun 2018 by Reina Villanueva

People, product and process innovation more important than ever for greater flexibility.

Trump steel tariffs: UK Steel responds

Posted on 2 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on the import of steel and aluminium, at 25% and 10% respectively.

Levis Strauss to usher denim finishing into the digital era

Levis Strauss’ project digitises the design and development of denim finishing – image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Posted on 1 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson

By replacing manual techniques and automating the finishing process of its jeans, the clothing giant aims to drastically reduce its time to market and chemical usage, as well as upskill its staff.

What can manufacturers learn from the KFC chicken shortage?

Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant Sign - KFC Chicken Shortage - image courtesy of Depositphotos.

Posted on 23 Feb 2018 by The Manufacturer

As KFC stores across the UK begin to reopen following the chicken shortage, Tim Bound, director at Transtherm Cooling Industries, examines what manufacturers can learn from the fast food chain’s crisis.

The Smart Factory Podcast

Posted on 23 Nov 2017 by Nick Peters

Throughout the 2017 Leaders Conference and Smart Factory Expo, The Manufacturer ran a global streaming radio service, offering interviews, comment and analysis from its conference studio in Liverpool.

On this page are some of the interview highlights for your pleasure and interest. All inte…

Digital Transformation: The paperless manufacturer

The rise of robotics is probably one of the most highly visible effects of digital transformation.

Posted on 22 Nov 2017 by The Manufacturer

Digital and connected manufacturing has taken the industry by storm, however not all parts of manufacturing businesses have been caught up in the tide of tech. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is here to help turn the tide.

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 winners announced

The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017 Gala Dinner and Ceremony - image courtesy of The Manufacturer.

Posted on 17 Nov 2017 by Jonny Williamson

The elite of the UK manufacturing community gathered last night (16 November) to celebrate The Manufacturer MX Awards 2017.

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