Foxconn – the worlds largest contract electronics manufacturer - has strongly denied reports that it plans to cut jobs.Reuters reported that Foxco...Foxconn – the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer - has strongly denied reports that it plans to cut jobs.Reuters

Following its recent entry in our Top 10 digital factories, we look at how Ericsson is driving lean manufacturing and smart production. With more and m...Following its recent entry in our Top 10 digital factories, we look at how Ericsson is driving lean manufacturing and smart production. With

What error rate do you consider an acceptable risk to customer satisfaction and loyalty...In the complex world of supply chain logistics, dispatching the right product in the right quantity quickly is a competitive edge. For any wholesale manufacturer or distributor, this process needs to be as fast

Naissa von Pein explores the new strategic approach to indirect procurement and procurement excellence driving more efficiency In June 2020, Naissa von Pein, Director, Global Category Indirect and Procurement Excellence, joined Dole Sunshine Company to lead a fundamental overhaul of indirect so

Automotive manufacturers are currently facing a series of challenges. With increased pressure to meet customer demand for more personalised designs, the...Automotive manufacturers are currently facing a series of challenges. With increased pressure to meet customer demand for more personalised desig

After ranking in our Top 10 digital factories, we look at how Samsung is adopting smart manufacturing solutions in its factories in Korea and the US. W...After ranking in our Top 10 digital factories, we look at how Samsung is adopting smart manufacturing solutions in its factories in Korea and the

While the ‘digital twins’ concept has been around for about 30 years, it’s unlikely initial predictions could have forecast where the technology i...For example, this spring, the 36th America’s Cup is scheduled to showcase the space-age, super-fast AC75 mono-hull yacht. In trials, digital twi

This past November, US manufacturing exceeded expectations – production and new orders went up, with the purchasing managers index (PMI) shooting...This past November, US manufacturing exceeded expectations – production and new orders went up, with the purchasing manager’s in

The industrial world is predicted to grow over the next decade and competition will intensify as global energy consumption increases to meet consumer de...The industrial world is predicted to grow over the next decade and competition will intensify as global energy consumption increases to meet cons

Emersonhas deepened its commitment to manufacturers’ performance with a digital transformation organisation offeringintegration of services, technolog...Emersonhas deepened its commitment to manufacturers’ performance with a digital transformation organisation offering integration of ser

Nine months on from speaking with GE Digital, we discuss how the use of Smart MES has evolved since the outbreak of COVID-19...“Smart manufacturing execution systems (MES) go beyond traditional MES functions like efficiency, quality, track and trace, etc - it uses all that data to enable lean

Jon Blaze is Head of Recruitment Operations at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. He qualified with a BEng in Manufacturing and Business Studies and had a succes...Jon Blaze is Head of Recruitment Operations at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. He qualified with a BEng in Manufacturing and Business Studies and had a

Manufacturing Global lists its Top 10 innovations over the decades in the manufacturing processInnovation - a key component for economic growth and success. Innovation in manufacturing moves the industry forward to be more productive, more efficient and increases quality. By innovating manufacturers

The fourth industrial revolution will digitally transform manufacturing, but this time, white-collar staff could feel much of the impact—and reap...The fourth industrial revolution will digitally transform manufacturing, but this time, white-collar staff could feel much of the impactȁ

The 2017 ‘Made Smarter Review’ outlined a roadmap for Britain to lead the world in a new industrial revolution that promises to transform society an...The 2017 ‘Made Smarter Review’ outlined a roadmap for Britain to lead the world in a new industrial revolution that promises to transfo

Featuring in our Top 10 digital factories, we look at how BMW Group is adopting industry 4.0 solutions to digitalise production. Opening up a world of...Featuring in our Top 10 digital factories, we look at how BMW Group is adopting industry 4.0 solutions to digitalise production.Opening up a world

Manufacturing Global speaks to Stamping Supervisor of Ford, Torsten Hallfeldt, on how the company has prioritised safety through integrating its hot-for...Manufacturing Global speaks to Stamping Supervisor of Ford, Torsten Hallfeldt, on how the company has prioritised safety through integrating its

Manufacturing Global examines the influence of blockchain technology in the industry...As factories around the world become increasingly interconnected, the influence of blockchain is becoming more prevalent. The Factory of the Future spans across a whole network of machines, parts, products and val

Craig Hayman, CEO, AVEVA provides technological predictions for the industrial sector in 2021Technology has become deeply embedded in almost every facet of modern-day life and plays an intrinsic role for many businesses across the globe. Digital transformation is enabling organisations, particularly

Across industries, the acceleration of product innovation cycles and growing variability of market demands are challenging manufacturing plants and orga...Across industries, the acceleration of product innovation cycles and growing variability of market demands are challenging manufacturing plants a