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Manufacturing Top Stories

GXO and Conair Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.
Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.
Why Companies are Pushing for a Quieter Warehouse
By prioritizing safety and ergonomics, companies are creating healthier work environments, improving productivity levels and reducing turnover.
Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.

Manufacturing Resources

Manufacturing Industry: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait for Digital Transformation
This playbook offers Manufacturers a realistic and viable guide to balancing immediate needs with future-focused strategy.
The Essential Guide to Automation in Manufacturing
This ebook provides a strategic guide to driving operational excellence, product innovation, and competitive advantage through automation.


Manufacturing News

GXO and Conair Open Maryland’s Largest Distribution Center
GXO and Conair open a massive distribution center in Maryland, set to create 700 jobs and enhance regional logistics.

Robots are Enhancing Human Workers, Not Replacing Them
The future is here - and autonomous robots are taking on all the strenuous tasks so humans can focus on the more analytical ones.

Why Companies are Pushing for a Quieter Warehouse
By prioritizing safety and ergonomics, companies are creating healthier work environments, improving productivity levels and reducing turnover.

Auto Parts Makers Receive $100 Million to Help Ease Switch to Electric
The Department of Energy grants $100 million to help auto parts makers update facilities and improve sustainability in their manufacturing.

Porsche Gets Greener, Shifts to Sustainable Transport Logistics
Discover how Porsche is reimagining transport logistics with innovative, leading the way with sustainable solutions

South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.

SAP Unveils New AI-Driven Supply Chain Innovations
SAP's new AI-driven enhancements will leverage real-time data, enhance product development, and bolster manufacturing effectiveness.

U.S. Manufacturing is Growing but Employment Not Keeping Pace
While President Biden continues to invest in U.S. manufacturing, job opportunities are simply not keeping up with the industry's growth.

Microsoft Unveils New AI Innovations For Warehouses
Microsoft hopes its new AI innovations are the answer to a new set of challenges facing manufacturers.

Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.

TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.

Spotlight Startup: Cart.com is Reimagining Logistics
Starting a company is hard work. We sat down with Cart.com co-founder Remington Tonar to discuss his company's early success, growing pains, and more.

Walmart and Swisslog Expand Partnership with New Texas Facility
Walmart and Swisslog are teaming up for a third time to implement automation at the retail giant's new Texas milk processing facility.

Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.

U.S. Manufacturing Gains Momentum After Another Strong Month
Despite economic challenges, U.S. factory production rose in March, led primarily by the automotive industry

Biden Gives Samsung $6.4 Billion For Texas Semiconductor Plants
In another boon for domestic manufacturing, President Biden awarded Samsung $6.4 billion for new semiconductor chip plants in Texas.

Luxury Car Brands in Limbo After Chinese Company Violates Labor Laws
The U.S. ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region is delaying deliveries of high-end cars like Porsche, Audi, and Bentley to the U.S. market.

The Harsh Reality for Amazon and Walmart Warehouse Workers
A new survey reveals the pressure of being an Amazon and Walmart warehouse workers, including constant surveillance and little time for bathroom breaks.

AI Not a Priority for Retailers and CPG Companies
A new study reveals that retailers and CPG companies still don't recognize AI's potential to manage shifts in consumer demand.

US Government Commits $6.6B to Boost Semiconductor Production
The US Government is giving $6.6 billion to the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer to build a fabrication plant in Arizona.


Featured Companies

IAM Robotics
IAM Robotics is the future of material handling. Our mobile robotics platform powers operational excellence in an on-demand world.  We are dedicated to building adaptable and safe robotics solutions that seamlessly integrate into any operational environment. Our team of…
JAGGAER
Some of the largest commercial, manufacturing and life sciences companies in the world trust JAGGAER with billions of dollars of annual spend. Additionally, JAGGAER is the leading procure-to-pay provider in the higher education and government sectors. JAGGAER eProcurement and strategic…
LeaseAccelerator
LeaseAccelerator is the industry’s first software application developed specifically for Enterprise Lease Accounting.  Fortune 500 companies lease much of the real estate and equipment they use to run their business.  Real estate leases might be for factories, warehouses,…
Advantech
With its 35 years of global leadership as an original design manufacturer, Advantech iLogistics division offers its TREK line of purpose-built vehicle PCs that come with certifications, power handling, and connectivity for demanding vehicle conditions for Supply Chain, Public Transit Agency,…
MRPeasy
MRPeasy is a cloud-based, affordable, and user-friendly, self-service production planning software, Manufacturing Resource Planning, and Enterprise Resource Planning software.solution for small manufacturers (10-200 employees).
The Keystone Group
The Keystone Group is a results-oriented management consulting firm. Our small, experienced teams work with mid-market manufacturing and distribution clients to develop and execute strategy, improve operations, restructure finances, and integrate acquisitions. The Keystone Group was founded in 1991 to bring…
Ross Technology
Ross Technology manufactures a diverse line of public safety and physical security solutions designed to protect people, property, and products in a wide range of applications including slip and fall prevention, anti-terrorism/force protection and heavy-duty industrial storage.
Flex
Flextronics International Ltd. is a leading sketch-to-scale™ solutions company that designs and builds intelligent products for a connected world. With approximately 200,000 professionals across 30 countries and a promise to help the world Live smarter™, the company provides innovative design, engineering, manufacturing,…
Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition
Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition, SMLC, is building the nation’s first Open Smart Manufacturing Platform for collaborative industrial-networked information applications through at-scale demonstrations. SMLC envisions a 21st century SM enterprise (from suppliers, OEMs, and companies to supply chains) that…
Elemica
Elemica is the leading Digital Supply Network for manufacturing industries. Elemica accelerates digital transformation by connecting, automating, anticipating, and then transforming inter-business supply chain processes for the products they buy, sell, move, and comply. Launched in 2000, customers process over $500B…
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