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Why tailored, sustainable, and connected conveying equipment is a logistics industry differentiator

The World Economic Forum expects that a more sustainable, circular economy could be worth $1 trillion worldwide by 2025. As green products continue to gain steam, conveying equipment and logistics industries need to embrace new approaches such as "embedded sustainability" – incorporating environmental, health, and social value into core business activities without a trade-off in price or quality.

No need to concern ourselves with the rise of the machines

As has been the case since the Victorian age, innovation and technological development continues to positively impact our lives in an increasing number of ways – both from a personal and work perspective. In the case of the latter, be it automated machinery, 3D printing or IoT, to name a few, manufacturers across all key industry sectors continue to readily embrace and install new technologies to boost the productivity and efficiency of their operations.

Manufacturing Operations Management: A high-value starting point for digital transformation

Manufacturers seek a connected, scalable and sustainable platform approach that enables them simultaneously to maintain high levels of throughput, quality and customer service – while creating opportunities for sustainable innovation. This is where a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution comes into play.

How can IoT optimise the bearing supply chain?

In 2020, stock management issues were estimated to cost UK manufacturers 66 billion GBP because of disruption caused by the pandemic. Consequently, the quest to improve efficiency, cut waste, and enhance supply chain operations is one that suppliers know all too well. Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director at SMB Bearings, explains how the Internet of Things (IoT) can enable a stronger, more resilient bearing supply chain.

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Rotary friction welding(17/09/2021)

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