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The Future Of Manufacturing

Forrester Digital Transformation

In volatile market conditions, manufacturers must become quicker, smarter, and greener to survive. The transformation of traditional — often conservative — manufacturing firms involves more than just making existing physical processes more efficient.

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Delivering the US manufacturing renaissance

McKinsey and Company

The stage is set for a manufacturing resurgence in the United States. Insights on Operations Manufacturing operationsCan the country’s producers make it happen?

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The mainstreaming of additive manufacturing

McKinsey and Company

After 40 years of development, what will it take for additive manufacturing to become more than a niche technology? Insights on Operations Manufacturing operations Supply chain management

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Future Fit Manufacturers Evolve Their Platform Strategies To Scale

Forrester Digital Transformation

The launch announcements for Siemens Xcelerator and Horizon Nexus show how platforms are evolving in the manufacturing sector. Age of the Customer Automation Digital Transformation Europe internet of things (IoT) Metaverse

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Problem Solved: Boost Resilience with Supplier Diversity

Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group

In this exclusive webinar, Rod Robinson, SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice Lead & Center of Excellence, dives into the key benefits corporations are seeing emerge from their supplier diversity programs and how you can gain invaluable competitive advantages with a supplier diversity program of your own.

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Top 10 Manufacturing Countries in the World

GlobalUpside

Manufacturing is a critical component for many product-focused businesses around the world. This list of the top 10 manufacturing countries in the world will give you an idea of where other companies outsource their production needs. Top 10 Manufacturing Countries in the World .

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Manufacturing process innovation for industrials

McKinsey and Company

Industrial manufacturing levels in the United States have been falling for decades, but process innovation is gaining steam and could reinvigorate this struggling sector. Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing

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Transforming advanced manufacturing through Industry 4.0

McKinsey and Company

Manufacturers in industries such as automotive and electronics, nearing the tipping point of digital adoption, are achieving even faster and more sustainable change through Industry 4.0. Insights on Operations Manufacturing operations

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Celebrating International Women’s Month with Female Manufacturing Leaders

Perficient Digital Transformation

Recently, in honor of International Women’s Month, Perficient hosted a roundtable “Mastering Manufacturing with Experts”, with female manufacturing experts to discuss top trends in the manufacturing industry. 1 in 4 manufacturing leaders are women.

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Indirect manufacturing costs: An overlooked source for clear savings

McKinsey and Company

Insights on Operations Lean manufacturing Manufacturing operationsIndirect operations functions make up a significant share of total operations—and optimizing them can deliver sizeable bottom-line impact.

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Prognosen 2022: Smart Manufacturing

Forrester Digital Transformation

Im kommenden Jahr können europäische Technologie-Führungskräfte mit einer geringeren Volatilität als 2021 rechnen, aber einfach wird es trotzdem nicht. Erfahren Sie mehr zu den Prognosen, die sich auf die Planung der europäischen Technologieführer auswirken werden. German

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Reshoring – The Future of Supply Chains

Speaker: Rosemary Coates - Board Member & Founder at Reshoring Institute, Best-selling Author, Host of the Frictionless Supply Chain podcast

In this webinar, Reshoring Institute founder Rosemary Coates will teach you about the top supply chain trends going into 2023 and how your business can take steps to prevent disruptions.

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Four Manufacturers Drive Operational Excellence With Low-Code Platforms

Forrester Digital Transformation

Manufacturers in China use low-code development platforms to support their digital initiatives. Four case studies show how manufacturers in China leverage low-code platforms […] Application Development & Delivery Digital Transformation low-code platforms

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Clearing data-quality roadblocks: Unlocking AI in manufacturing

McKinsey and Company

To move forward, manufacturers need to set up the right teams with the right tools. Digital Insights Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence DigitalAn agile, data-centric approach can help clean and enrich data needed for machine learning.

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India: The next chemicals manufacturing hub

McKinsey and Company

Its strong starting point could make it the next chemicals manufacturing hub. India’s chemicals industry has been a global outperformer in demand growth and shareholder wealth creation for a decade. Chemicals Insights Chemicals Asia-Pacific

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US manufacturing: The next frontier for sustainable, inclusive growth

McKinsey and Company

US manufacturing has an outsize impact on the nation’s economy. How can business leaders harness innovation to revitalize the manufacturing sector and drive inclusive economic growth? Future of America Manufacturing Sustainability

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Using AI for Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing

V-Soft Consulting

In the manufacturing sector, the Industry 4.0 Advancements in automation technology and large-scale adoption of IoT devices in industrial settings is leading to a data explosion, which can be used to increase speed, flexibility and production in manufacturing facilities.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

Curious to know how your peers are navigating ongoing disruption? In this webinar, you’ll gain actionable insights from Olivia Montgomery as she walks us through Capterra’s extensive research on how businesses - notably small and midsize businesses - are addressing supply chain challenges in 2023.

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Is your manufacturing network an anchor or a sail?

McKinsey and Company

Inflation, volatility, and risk are upending conventional wisdom about manufacturing and supply networks. Insights on Operations Manufacturing Manufacturing operationsTo find a better strategy, companies need a broader view.

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Industry 5.0: The next paradigm shift in Manufacturing

Zinnov

The present-day version of these processes has taken the avatar of the automated manufacturing sector by running agile factories and building smart warehouse systems. The Manufacturing industry has evolved from Industry 1.0, transformation for global manufacturers. Manufacturin

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Responding To Today’s Global Uncertainty With Smart Manufacturing

Forrester Digital Transformation

” It’s easy to present beautiful visions of a digitally-augmented future, full of shiny new machines (all from the same manufacturer, of course), empowered workers, and AI magic. It’s easy, but it’s often a long way from the reality facing most manufacturers today.

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Aftermarket sales and service are vital to manufacturers’ strategies

McKinsey and Company

The most successful aftermarket offerings are fully integrated into a manufacturer’s core business processes. Industrials & Electronics Insights Manufacturing Machinery & industrial goods

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Global Hiring Guide: Top Emerging Fintech Hubs

The fintech industry is growing exponentially. Companies can find the talent they need in top emerging fintech hubs around the world. Highly skilled global candidates are available to hire — companies just need to know where to look for them.

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What Manufacturers Can Expect in 2023

Ivemsa

The advantages of shelter manufacturing in Mexico have recently gained increased attention due to the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit held in early January. Thus, the three countries are creating a joint committee designed to increase self-sufficiency and promote nearshore manufacturing.

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Mexico Shelter Manufacturing Services Defined

Ivemsa

When manufacturing in a foreign country, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work necessary to help companies understand costs and logistics leading up to the official launch. and other foreign manufacturers. and other foreign manufacturers setting up operations in Mexico.

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Unpacking digital transformation in manufacturing

The Scalers

Digital transformation in manufacturing is on the rise. According to Allied Market Research, the global manufacturing market will reach €1400bn by 2030. Companies that successfully embrace digital transformation in manufacturing will be much more productive than their rivals.

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Want to drive inclusive economic growth? Start with manufacturing

McKinsey and Company

The decline of the US manufacturing industry has contributed to rising inequality and hurt the country’s global competitiveness—a revitalization could contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth. Insights on Operations Manufacturing United States Growth Operations

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Building greater resilience in vaccine manufacturing

McKinsey and Company

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resilience in vaccine manufacturing. Five considerations can help national public-health leaders plan. Public & Social Sector Insights Public health Public & Social Sector Pharmaceuticals Europe North and Central America

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Taking off: Scaling complex manufacturing in the aerospace industry

McKinsey and Company

Aerospace & Defense Insights Aerospace Lean manufacturingOEMs in high-complexity, low-volume industries face skyrocketing demand. But it’s now possible to scale production in ways that preserve product portfolios and profitability.

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Unlocking the growth opportunity in battery manufacturing equipment

McKinsey and Company

Surging demand for battery cells gives rise to an opportunity for European machinery and equipment manufacturers to supply emerging gigafactories. Advanced Electronics Insights Manufacturing Industrial equipment & components Automotive components & suppliers Machinery & industrial goods

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Order Type for Cloud Manufacturing to empower your Cloud Solution

Perficient Digital Transformation

How does this impact manufacturing in the cloud? Manufacturing by its definition is a process of taking raw materials and turning them into sellable goods. So how do you allow for simplicity and also for the complexity of intricate manufacturing systems? What is an order type?

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Dreamforce ’22: Blazing Trails in the Manufacturing and Automotive Industries

Perficient Digital Transformation

As a leader in Salesforce solutions for the Manufacturing and Automotive industries , I want to share with you some key learnings from Dreamforce. Tune into the Manufacturing and Automotive keynote from Dreamforce via Salesforce+. Modernizing Manufacturing Operations with Sales Cloud.

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The future of US manufacturing is hiding in plain sight

McKinsey and Company

In the United States, the glory days of manufacturing could once again be possible. Industrials & Electronics Insights Manufacturing Machinery & industrial goods Innovation StrategyIndustrial tech companies, get ready for your close-up.

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Getting Ahead in 2023 & The Role of Mexico Manufacturing

Ivemsa

and other foreign manufacturers are considering Mexico as part of their strategy to expand production in the new year. As of November 2022, 87% of Mexico’s imports come from manufactured products. In turn, manufacturing in Mexico will help U.S. An increasing number of U.S.

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Top Sectors Taking Advantage of Manufacturing in Mexico

Ivemsa

Manufacturing in Mexico has been a significant global strategy for the past several decades. However, recent shifts in the economy have resulted in a spike in growth, particularly due to manufacturers moving their operations from China to Mexico.

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Unique Benefits Mexico Manufacturing Offers U.S. Operators

Ivemsa

manufacturers, though trade war conflicts have caused many to set their sights on Mexico instead. manufacturers can serve their customer base faster and at a more cost-effective rate , especially compared to China. companies manufacturing in Mexico.

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Establishing the Basics of Manufacturing in Mexico

Ivemsa

For decades, global manufacturers have invested in the program to grow their companies and product offerings at a cheaper, more efficient rate. For those manufacturing in Mexico for the first time, the most popular route is to work with a shelter provider.

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10 Reasons to Consider Mexico Manufacturing

Ivemsa

Mexico manufacturing has been a core strategy for U.S. and other foreign manufacturers for decades. operators are considering nearshore manufacturing for the first time to save costs while meeting aggressive market demands. headquarters and Mexico manufacturing facilities.

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Do I Need Contract Manufacturing or Shelter Manufacturing?

Ivemsa

Entering the market in Mexico offers manufacturers several ways to set up operations. The interest here is finding a counterpart in Mexico that can build the same or similar product as what they’re manufacturing at their central location.

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3 Unique Advantages of Manufacturing in Mexico

Ivemsa

The manufacturing industry has experienced a heightened sense of uncertainty over the past two years due to the pandemic. However, despite the ups and downs of change, Mexico’s manufacturing solutions still remain a highly competitive opportunity. and other foreign manufacturers.

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Mexico Manufacturing Solutions & Labor Costs Explained

Ivemsa

Growth opportunities are dependent on costs, and when manufacturers are ready to expand, one of their first considerations is labor. Fully burdened direct labor costs per hour at a manufacturing operation in Mexico is $4.58 manufacturers.

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Reducing food loss: What grocery retailers and manufacturers can do

McKinsey and Company

Can manufacturers and grocers do anything about it? An estimated $600 billion worth of food is lost during or just after harvest. Definitely—and it will be good for business, people, and the planet. Insights on Consumer Packaged Goods Consumer packaged goods Retail environments

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Common Challenges of Manufacturing in Mexico & How to Avoid Them

Ivemsa

Manufacturing in Mexico has ramped up over the past several years without any sign of slowing down. When manufacturing in Mexico , permits must first be approved, which can be a lengthy process. Duty-Free Manufacturing. Mexico manufacturing involves several moving parts.