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Volatile markets hit Kion earnings forecast
China’s Covid lockdowns, Russia-Ukraine war, and high oil prices cause equivalent of a highway traffic jam for global trade, Container xChange says.
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Manufacturing
Chip shortages, supply chain challenges spur consumer behavior changes
Consumer survey shows negative fallout from pandemic-fueled supply problems will continue through 2022, especially in hard-hit auto sector.
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Master Lock’s pandemic pivot
The manufacturer of security and safety products quickly adapted its supply chain strategy to continue meeting customers’ needs in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lessons of 2020 are helping the company be ready for the next supply chain disruption.
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CSCMP EDGE 2021
Pfizer’s supply chain miracle
CSCMP conference keynote speaker outlines challenges and innovations involved in creating the distribution and manufacturing network for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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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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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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