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How to outsource manufacturing effectively

There are a range of benefits associated with outsourcing manufacturing but to make it work seamlessly, companies need to address the associated risks and consider how to establish the optimal setup, says James Humphreys

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Rethinking access security for workplace vehicles

Biometric authentication is now used widely for everything from passport control to personal device security. It’s even possible to protect workplace vehicles like forklifts using a simple fingerprint access card, explains Gonzalo de Gisbert

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The only constant is change

Heraclitus famously pointed out, “you can’t step in the same river twice”, and as the BSIF notes, it’s particularly important to take changing conditions into account when it comes to selecting appropriate workwear

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Tightening the screws on supply chain transparency

Both the UK and Europe are forging ahead with their environmental sustainability and social priorities via a raft of new legislation which puts supply chain visibility at its core. In this context, it’s important to consider the changes being brought in and how they could impact supply chain networks in the manufacturing sector, says Alex Minett

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Do I need a new commercial boiler?

WHILE IT might seem cheaper to keep fixing small problems in your commercial heating system with ad-hoc engineer visits, it can be a false economy to ‘mend and make do’. You should consider replacing your boiler in your business if you experience any of these common heating headaches…

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Markforged’s Digital Source platform solves supply chain challenges

MARKFORGED HOLDING is strengthening manufacturing resiliency by enabling industrial production at the point of need, today announces Digital Source, an on-demand parts platform built to enable the licensing and 3D-printing of manufacturer-certified parts when and where they are needed, without the cost or hassle of physical inventory management.

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