Oil company X had problems this spring. It was time for field maintenance, but company X couldn't go ahead with it because it needed spare parts that weren't coming anytime soon. Coronavirus-prompted ...

Supply chain management has seen transformative advancements driven by the convergence of technology, automation and human talent. For example, the integration of 3D printing technology has ...

One of the more frustrating things facing makers in decades past was the problem of power transmission. Finding things like belts, pulleys, sprockets, and chain for your projects could be difficult, ...

3D printing is changing the way manufacturers and supply chain professionals think about the way they make, with some using the technology to take production outside of the warehouse altogether. An ...

3D printers belonging to Marine Air Logistics Squadron 36 print mask frames and face shields for use in the fight against COVID-19. Keeping mission-critical supply chains running is nothing new to ...

U.S. government technology agencies such as NASA have been demonstrating new 3D printing capabilities, including a recent "zero-G technology demonstration" aboard the International Space Station. The ...

With so many organizations around the globe adjusting their operations to meet sustainability goals, companies have begun looking for new ways to cut back on their environmental impact. As the ...

The demand economy is disrupting every sector and causing those in the supply chain and manufacturing fields to be more innovative than ever before. A decade ago, consumers accepted waiting a week for ...