Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with leading representatives from the analyst and vendor communities to discuss some of the most important key talking points and areas of innovation taking place within demand forecasting and planning technology.
With a more fragmented and volatile playing field becoming the norm, companies need to be able to make better more accurate decisions to manage anticipated and actual demand as well as execute and fulfil orders.
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Jan 02, 2024
Manufacturers enter 2024 on knife edge as output falls in December
Jan 02, 2024
Commenting on the latest CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index which has fallen to 46.2, Mike Thornton, national head of manufacturing at RSM UK, said: “The manufacturing PMI in December continued to show signs of stability at 46.2, down only marginally from 47.2 in December.
1 in 5 project professionals working in manufacturing are not disclosing neurodivergent condition to employers – APM research reveals
Jan 02, 2024
Almost one in five project management professionals working in the manufacturing sector who consider themselves to be neurodivergent have not told their employer about their condition, according to a new survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT December 2023 edition
Dec 20, 2023
Welcome to the December 2023 edition of Manufacturing & Logistics IT. In this issue we feature a Special Technology Report looking in depth at the latest developments in the world of Demand Forecasting & Planning solutions.
Also included is a ‘Cover Story’: Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is forecast to grow 20.4% to total US$678.8 billion in 2024, up from $563.6 billion in 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
Beyond Borders: Acquire BPO’s US Expansion is a Masterclass in Cultural Competency
Dec 20, 2023
Cultural competency isn't just a valuable asset in logistics and manufacturing; it's the key that unlocks doors to international expansion. Global BPO firm, Acquire BPO’s, recent expansion to the US exemplifies the true value in cultural competency. Their expansion to Irving, TX is expected to bring more than 130 jobs to the region.
Predictions for the role of additive manufacturing in 2024
Dec 20, 2023
In 2023, global events coupled with the cost of living crisis have motivated manufacturers across a range of industries to re-think their centralised production models.
Poor training linked to safety issues in manufacturing
Dec 11, 2023
New research conducted amongst learning and development (L&D) professionals across the UK’s high-risk industries, including manufacturing, utilities, construction and transport, reveals a clear link between annual industry fatality rates and the training available to employees.
Government policies need industrial strategy to unlock long-term manufacturing growth
Dec 06, 2023
The manufacturing PMI in November increased to 47.2, up from 44.8 in October, with the three-month upward trend showing stabilisation, which could be the light at the end of the tunnel the industry has been waiting for.
Manufacturers save $10 billion using Industrial IoT solution, Braincube now secures €83 million in additional funding
Dec 06, 2023
Braincube, the manufacturing data software platform with specialist industrial applications, has raised €83 million of growth equity investment. The investment was led by Scottish Equity Partners (‘SEP’).
Employee engagement key to solving manufacturing productivity puzzle
Nov 29, 2023
Manufacturers face a wide array of key challenges which include high staff turnover, lack of communication, and low employee engagement. According to recent statistics, the average manufacturing business experiences 31% staff turnover per year.