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Accenture acquires German engineering firm to build digitalization abilities
Deal to buy Umlaut is company’s 23rd acquisition since 2017 in pursuit of “Industry X” growth.
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Manufacturing
Survey: Strategy, culture are key to developing the connected factory worker
Manufacturing leaders say they lack skilled workers to support smart manufacturing digitization plans.
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Report: Manufacturers, distributors optimistic one-year into pandemic
But challenges remain, including meeting hiring goals, fighting cybersecurity threats, and improving data quality.
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Lawmakers introduce bill to bolster supply chain preparedness
Bipartisan legislation would invest $1 billion over five years to strengthen U.S. response to crises, develop public-private partnerships, and build manufacturing workforce.
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Forward Thinking
Companies step up efforts to supply PPE for Covid-19 pandemic
BP donates fuel for flights delivering equipment and supplies; SC Johnson, Atlantic Logistics, Kia Motors deliver equipment to front-line workers.
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