Mobile robots are made for flexible manufacturing
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 30, 2023
By Frazer Watson (pictured) VP-Sales UK/Ireland at iFollow The post Mobile robots are made for flexible manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Integrated Supply Chain – UK & Ireland 2014
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
Integrated Supply Chain – UK & Ireland. Events culture Design Integrated Supply Chain Ireland London Operational Efficiency Park Plaza Victoria performance Supply Chain Technologies Supply Chain Thinking UK visibility' Date: 26-27 November 2014. Venue: Park Plaza Victoria London, UK. Organisation: Integrated Supply Chain.
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How 2020 has changed manufacturing
IT Supply Chain
JANUARY 24, 2021
Managing Director of Novotek UK & Ireland. The post How 2020 has changed manufacturing appeared first on IT Supply Chain. By George Walker (pictured).
Ireland's Supply Chain Security to lead agenda at The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 7, 2017
The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference, the largest gathering of manufacturing and supply chain professionals, takes place on the 31st January in the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin with a focus on sustainability, brexit, manufacturing, renewable energy, procurement, recycling and more.
Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Stabilize in February
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 2, 2023
Global Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® , compiled by S&P Global in association with ISM and IFPSM , halted a consecutive five-months of contraction levels to that of no-change. The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI® had a February value of 47.3,
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 01/22/2021 – 01/28/2021
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 29, 2021
Amazon halts alcohol sales in Northern Ireland due to new Brexit rules Amazon has stopped the sales of wines, beers and sprits in Northern Ireland and is preparing to de-list…
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Ireland's Supply Chain Security to lead agenda at The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 6, 2017
The National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference, the largest gathering of manufacturing and supply chain professionals, takes place on the 31st January in the Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin with a focus on sustainability, brexit, manufacturing, renewable energy, procurement, recycling and more.
September and Q3 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Enter Contraction Trending
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Supply Chain Matters provides our monthly highlights commentary and perspectives on published monthly global manufacturing PMI and supply chain activity indices. Now, with September and full Q3 reporting available, global manufacturing activity has officially fallen below the 50.0 Global Wide Production Activity. represented a 0.5
EU-UK supply chains roiled by surprise tariffs, red tape, delays
Resilinc
JANUARY 18, 2021
For example, retailers in Ireland—part of the EU—learned in the first days of 2021 that goods made in Ireland but shipped to and from their UK-based distribution centers are taxed when they re-enter Ireland. “A
Supply chain security: local vs global
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 18, 2021
Britain is the main source of imports for Ireland, making up more than 20 per cent in 2018 and 2019, despite uncertainty around the UK’s departure from the EU, according to the Central Statistics Office.
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Validated, Real-Time Visibility for Pharma with Josh Allen
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
He also spent a decade at LogMeIn (NASDAQ: LOGM), where he held a number of leadership positions, including VP of Sales for two of the company’s three business units, and helped open and expand their international headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. GxP-compliant: Tive’s solution follows the guidelines of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
St. Patrick’s Day is an Excellent Time for Supply Chains to Think Green
Enterra Insights
MARCH 17, 2022
Patrick show him clothed in blue garments, not green, and that when George III created a new order of chivalry for the Kingdom of Ireland, the Order of St. Patrick’s Blue’ ”[1] Eventually, however, green became the unofficial color of the day thanks to shamrocks and the fact that Ireland is also known as the Emerald Isle.
Multimodal 2020: Sustainability in supply chains takes centre stage
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MARCH 11, 2020
Sustainability issues within global supply chains will take centre stage at Multimodal 2020, the UK, Ireland, and Northern European freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, which is set to take place for the 13th year running at the NEC in June.
The Backorder, April 10 2024
Unleashed
APRIL 11, 2024
US manufacturing activity expands for first time since 2022. The latest ISM Manufacturing PMI report registered an unexpectedly high 50.3% The Guardian reports that the Victoria Unboxed project will hope to eliminate invisible waste from supply chains by replacing cardboard produce boxes with reusable plastic crates. in March – up 2.5%
This Week in Logistics News (March 18 – 24)
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 24, 2023
A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. One of the world’s most successful drone delivery companies will be expanding to mainland Europe and the United States in 2023.
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Wholesale fashion distributor integrates SAP Business One to improve supply chain management
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 26, 2021
Codeless Platforms has revealed that Fashion Edge, a wholesale distributor of high-end fashion and footwear in the UK and Ireland, has vastly improved the visibility of shipping data from its supplier and improved its supply chain management efficiencies, having deployed BPA Platform to integrate SAP Business One with three external business systems (..)
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Celebrating Ada Lovelace’s Birthday and Women in STEM
QAD
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Here is the panel we interviewed: Heather Wynne, Software Developer – Dublin, Ireland. Aisling Murphy, Quality Assurance Engineer – Limerick, Ireland. She was the first female engineer hired at India’s largest auto manufacturer and led an amazing career in technology.
6 River Systems Grows International Team, Hires Simon Jones, Head of Sales for U.K. and Ireland
6 River Systems
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
and Ireland. Simon Jones, Head of Sales, UK and Ireland, 6 River Systems Jones has worked with companies such as Honeywell and Vocollect, as well as disruptive software start-ups NetDespatch and Scandit, which has given him a unique understanding of the challenges facing retail, e-commerce, warehousing and supply chain industries. “He
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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 4, 2023
In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.
A Beef With Manufacturers: Vegetarian Consumers Want Supply Chain Visibility
RFgen
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Protecting the purity of the manufacturing process and the supply chain isn’t always a matter of safety. Some consumers avoid beef and pork for health reasons, others want to protest the means by which manufacturers produce meat products. Recently, vegetarian hot dog brands have been found to contain meat. The Problems With Meat.
A Beef With Manufacturers: Vegetarian Consumers Want Supply Chain Visibility
RFgen
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Protecting the purity of the manufacturing process and the supply chain isn’t always a matter of safety. Some consumers avoid beef and pork for health reasons, others want to protest the means by which manufacturers produce meat products. Recently, vegetarian hot dog brands have been found to contain meat. The Problems With Meat.
October Global PMI Reporting-Continued Production Contraction
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and Q3-2023 published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled added contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. down from the 49.2
Global PMI Levels in August Remain Sluggish
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The August numbers once again signal a continued downturn in global manufacturing conditions as output and new order rates continue to fall. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. The three specific regions of concern are the Eurozone, United Kingdom along with Taiwan.
Boeing’s Production Quality Crisis Significantly Escalates
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 22, 2024
We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing. While such an application might have been effective, and Procter and Gamble might have been pleased, it is not in conformance with the approved manufacturing process instruction specification for the aircraft.
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Press Release: Goodproductsmatter.com launches to help people discover new artisan producers and independent manufacturers working to keep their brands visible during lockdown
Unleashed
APRIL 5, 2020
Unleashed Software has launched goodproductsmatter.com , a marketplace to help people discover hundreds of small artisan producers and independent manufacturers during lockdown. Currently over 500 products from the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia are listed with the number growing all the time. April 6, 2020.
Asia, better brace yourself for Usagi! He’s not in a good mood…
Supply Chain View from the Field
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
From a US import manufacturer perspective, it may be good enough to assume periodic natural disaster disruptions and develop climate adaptation supply chain contingency plans. One idea: import manufacturers might diversify production partner locations instead of having all of their product sources in a single basket.
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Freeports: The 2022 Guide
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
They especially encourage manufacturing and design enterprises that import, process and then re-export goods. For clarity, here’s a quick definition of each term: A free trade zone – or free zone as it is also known – can refer to specific-purpose manufacturing facilities.
AkzoNobel: Painting a Better Picture of Demand
E2open
AUGUST 24, 2018
. “Their software is used by some of the world’s largest manufacturers to plan demand in more than 160 countries.” Weekly forecast error for AkzoNobel’s paint business in United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands and Ireland was reduced by 29% for the first week of forecast.
Airbus Weighs In on Potential Sprit AeroSystems Takeover
Supply Chain Matters
APRIL 12, 2024
Reportedly, supply contracts involve the wing structures for the Airbus A220 aircraft family that are produced in a facility in Belfast, Ireland. As Supply Chain Matters highlighted in our last update on the ongoing production quality crisis that has now surrounded Boeing , if the U.S.
Boeing’s Potential Sourcing Reversal- Financial or Operational?
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 4, 2024
Further reported is that Spirit is separately exploring the divesting of aircraft structures production located in Ireland, specifically for supporting aircraft producer Airbus.
Boeing Reaches Agreement to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems
Supply Chain Matters
JULY 1, 2024
Nazaire, France; of the A220’s wings and mid-fuselage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Casablanca, Morocco; as well as of the A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
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Doing Business in Belgium
QAD
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Manufacturing in Belgium. Typical manufacturing products made in Belgium include engineering and metal products, automobile assemblies, transportation equipment, scientific and precision instruments, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, glass, petroleum and food and beverages. Manufacturing accounts for about 22 percent of the GDP.
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Sustainability Certifications for SMEs: The Best Programmes
Unleashed
JULY 11, 2021
Sustainability certifications help consumers identify whether or not a product or manufacturer is sustainable. Consumers are often disconnected from understanding or thinking about how products are manufactured, harvested, transported and of the resources required for their production, and sale. Sustainability certifications in the UK.
[INFOGRAPHIC] Selecting & Managing Logistics Companies & Emerging Logistics Tech Trends
GlobalTranz
MARCH 9, 2016
The rationale for outsourcing certain manufacturing and supply chain processes, such as transportation management, fulfillment, and more to logistics companies is evident and clear. The need to meet the Holy Trinity of Manufacturing (having the right product, at the right time, and at the right price) is only growing.
Brexit: Supply Chain Risk or Opportunity?
Logility
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Will Scotland and Northern Ireland decide to stay in the UK or become independent and join the EU? One alternative for companies affected by labor shortages is to implement automation in supply chain planning and manufacturing operations. Will the UK’s exports and imports to the EU remain the same or will they be affected?
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'Brexit Is Scaring Businesses to Death': Two Experts Debate the Data
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 27, 2018
A Baker McKenzie survey of 800 business leaders in France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden and Ireland found that nearly half of respondents say their company has reduced investment in the U.K. The ONS reported that in April manufacturing output dropped 0.5 since the Brexit vote. between £20bn and £40bn.
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 01/01/2021 – 01/07/2021
All Things Supply Chain
JANUARY 7, 2021
Ireland increases direct freight shipments to European mainland to avoid Brexit disruption Ireland is increasing direct freight shipments to and from mainland Europe as businesses move to bypass potential disruption…
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Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 02/12/2021 – 02/18/2021
All Things Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Brexit causing supply problems for small UK manufacturers New post-Brexit trade restrictions have increased the cost of parts and raw materials for two thirds of small British manufacturers, a survey…
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83 The Writing on the Wall: Signs your company may struggle in a recall
Unleashed
JULY 31, 2019
The triggers are everywhere and if a business, particularly a food manufacturing and beverage business, is to survive a safety recall, they must be prepared. The Food Marketing Institute and Grocery Manufacturers Association in the U.S. This often involves consulting documentation that should accompany manufacture at every step.
SKU Rationalization: What Is It and Why Is It Needed?
Vanguard Software
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
For example, Unilever found that SKU variance in their UK and Ireland operations accounted for 20% of their inventory but only contributed 5% to their sales. Unilever has since made it a goal to reduce SKUs by 20% , a complex job for a company with 50,000 SKUs distributed globally.
Businesses need to act fast to get ahead of Extended Producer Responsibility
Proxima
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
In a sector like retail, where packaging plays a huge part in every element of the supply chain from manufacturers and producers to the end retailer, the bill is shaping up to be an important one. The converse impact of this, however, will be punishment and big bills for use of products that do not meet the new standards. So what is next?
The Direct Impact of the Brexit Deal on Supply Chains
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JANUARY 13, 2021
For products that have multiple rules of origin – such as products that come from the manufacturing industry – the agreement offers extensive details on its custom code section about how tariffs should be calculated. 31, including revisions of the UK’s Border Operating Model and Trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland. .
E2open’s 22.4 Technology Update Deepens Network Coverage Across All Supply Chain Ecosystems to Minimize Disruption Risks
E2open
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Missing on-time, in-full requirements can cost manufacturers millions of dollars in fines from retailers and vendors. Dispatchers are now alerted to planned routes at risk of late deliveries so they can take remedial action when drivers are running behind schedule because of traffic, weather, and other unexpected delays. export procedures.
Job opening: Associate Director European Distribution at Astellas
Supply Chain Movement
JULY 25, 2014
The products are made in our EMEA Astellas sites, which are based in Kerry (Ireland) and Meppel (the Netherlands). Alternatively they are sourced from contract manufacturers or Astellas sites outside EMEA. Supply Chain cares for all Astellas sales, of all affiliates in EMEA, all licensee customers and distributors.
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