Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Supply Chains",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Firms will turn to IT to reduce carbon 'footprint' from
Barloworld Optimus, which we summarised at the time by saying "IT software company predicts that seven out of ten UK companies will be relying on IT software to help them reduce their carbon-based emissions by 2013".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Vertical machining centre cuts tough alloys from
Hurco Europe: "Rugged vertical machining centre with an 18kW high-torque spindle and through-tool coolant delivery enables a UK subcontractor to efficiently cut SS and Duplex, as well as other tough alloys".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Applied PLM Solutions
concerning its Dassault Systemes V5 technology
- take a look at Increasing aerospace manufacturing productivity
which says: "An investment in equipment and Dassault Systemes V5 3D technology increased CAV Aerospace productivity and and efficiency in design and manufacturing, reports Nick Lerner".
Take a look also at the news release from Infor, Collaborative software provides production picture,
as well as Manufacturing show has innovation forum from Hamburg Messe,
and Workwear maker adds CRM, inventory management from XeBusiness.
See also:
SRM software makes inventories transparent
(August 2007)
A medical aids manufacturer has selected Web-based software to help it visualise the current stock of materials and to introduce dynamic vendor managed inventory
CAM system from PTC for precision machining
(July 2007)
Pro/Toolmaker enables companies to reduce scrap costs, increase product quality, decrease production time, and deliver products to market faster
Reborn Welsh contract electronics manufacturer
(June 2007)
Based in Newbridge, Wales, Axiom Manufacturing Services is one of many Welsh companies reinventing itself, in their case into a contract electronics manufacturer
Improved supply chain response
(June 2007)
RapidResponse enables tradeoffs and compromises to be made in response to unexpected events in increasingly volatile global supply and fulfillment networks
CD-ROM guides way into ISA-95
(June 2007)
A useful electronic guide, in the form of a CD-ROM, gives extensive coverage on the application of ISA-95, the Enterprise-Control Integration Standard
Lean initiatives for the supply chain
(June 2007)
Achieving successful supply chain-wide lean initiatives in the automotive industry by Hugh Murphy, business development manager, 3M Supply Chain Solutions
EU directive examines product life cycle
(June 2007)
SGS has offered services to help companies comply with the upcoming Energy Using Products (EuP) Directive which addresses environmental impacts by examining the life cycle of a product
Big brands work with WRAP to refresh packaging
(May 2007)
Top brands, bottle manufacturers, retailers and technology experts have teamed up with WRAP to explore ways of taking 20,000 tonnes of glass from packaging from the UK waste stream by March 2008
Latest Theorem products at PTC user event
(May 2007)
TPM (Theorem Process Manager) which enables users to save time and money through the automation, control and management of their computing processes to be showcased at PTC event
Safety accreditation for safety engineers
(May 2007)
TUV Functional Safety Expert status has been awarded to Stuart Nunns by TUV Rheinland
Sterling recognised in 2007 hot company list
(May 2007)
Start-IT magazine Hottest Companies of 2007 list includes Sterling Commerce
Supply chain impact on the environment
(May 2007)
Ignoring environmental impact of the supply chain lets down shareholders according to Barloworld Optimus
Dangerous goods shipping guidance welcomed
(May 2007)
New guidance aimed at shippers and logistics providers in the retail distribution sector dealing with dangerous goods in 'limited quantities' in their supply chains has been welcomed by the FTA
Panasonic improves fulfillment with i2
(May 2007)
I2 Technologies has assisted in the design of a new supply chain planning and fulfillment strategy for channel management at Panasonic
Partnership for supply chain visibility
(May 2007)
Effective supply chain visibility, collaboration and response capabilities improved through partnership
Chemical regulations conference in Brussels
(May 2007)
Rapra Technology held its first international conference on the forthcoming European chemicals regulations known as REACH in Brussels over three days
Discussing polymers use in aerospace/defense
(April 2007)
A conference is designed to bring together the international polymer industry and the defence and aerospace supply chains to discuss new polymer materials, applications and future requirements
Latest in supply chain planning and optimisation
(April 2007)
SCM Advanced Planner 5.0 allows more responsive optimisation to changes in supply-demand conditions and enhanced problem solving performance
Central distribution for South-East Asia
(April 2007)
Menlo Worldwide's Singapore regional logistics hub serves as a central distribution and supply chain management services centre for Southeast Asia and the Asia- Pacific region
Plastic stake assembly management buy out
(April 2007)
Management at Phasa Developments have purchased the business from its parent company, US-owned Truck-Lite Europe, and will trade under the new name of Phasa Limited
Guide to manufacturing management published
(April 2007)
A manufacturing operations management guide publication hows the way to dramatically lower total cost of ownership for manufacturing IT architectures and manufacturing
Router machine tools covered by agreement
(March 2007)
CNC Machine Tools has entered an agreement with British manufacturer of CNC router machine tools, Pacer Systems
Manufacturing streamlining services honoured
(March 2007)
Sterling Commerce has been named a listing of influential manufacturing technology providers, citing the company's mission to help manufacturing organisations thrive in today's global economy
Making UK aerospace makers more competitive
(March 2007)
Mike Webb of BAE Systems will be giving a presentation on 1st May as part of the Subcon 2007 free seminar programme on making UK aerospace more competitive
Printronix Ingram Micro agreement
(March 2007)
Printronix Expands Successful Distribution Agreement with Ingram Micro to Include Its SymTech Division Covering the Nordic Countries
Environment drives supply chain efficiencies
(February 2007)
Supply chain software vendor sees increase in sales as businesses realise the major benefits that can be achieved through effective supply chain planning and management
Seminars cover global sourcing
(February 2007)
The Subcon seminar programme is to cover global sourcing, intellectual property, lean supply chains and insuring against materials price increases
News on the Supply chains optimisation software from RedPrairie
(February 2007)
Standardised infrastructure, simplified processes and common warehouse management and transport management systems implemented to ready Foster's to provide 'one delivery' to Australian customers
IT can cut business management costs
(February 2007)
According to a recent report, IT can help boost top-line growth while continuing to slash costs by improving the customer experience and helping develop new products and services
Microscopes star in metrology range
(February 2007)
A vision of the UK metrology sector from Vision Engineering which employs 200 staff and produces a range of microscopes
Cost of Piracy
(February 2007)
The cost of piracy to UK businesses amounts to over GBP 10 billion according to the Alliance Against Counterfeiting and Piracy
SCM enhancements and 3PL warehouse support
(January 2007)
Expanded global service and supply chain functionality with enhanced global capabilities and extended vertical capabilities for industrial machinery and consumer packaged goods industries
Collaborative business solutions for the future
(January 2007)
Coca Cola Amatil uses Wesupply to achieve ambitious supply chain target
Esko Appoints Xerox As Pack Software Distributor
(December 2006)
Xerox is to become a European distributor for some of Esko's packaging software and hardware, as part of a digital printing service for the packaging industry