Supply chain woes exacerbated by software breaches
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Software supply chain weaknesses have become pervasive in the enterprise.
Baker Hughes to deliver valves to new plant in Texas
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Baker Hughes Masoneilan will supply 335 control valves—ranging from ball valves to severe service valves—to Diamond Green Diesel’s new plant in Port Arthur, TX.
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Australian mining industry works toward net zero
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Australia’s largest and most valuable industry is mining, according to Baker Hughes. Organizations in the country are working to decarbonize the nation through research and technological advancements.
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Legislation moves on INFORM bill
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Senators Richard Durbin, Democrat, Illinois and Bill Cassidy, Republican, Louisiana have introduced legislation the past two Congresses called the INFORM Consumers Act, which would increase online marketplace transparency for consumers and ensure that marketplaces verify who their high-volume third-party sellers are.
Chaotic trans-Pacific shipping disruptions continue
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The familiar levers for logistics managers to manage shipping disruptions, such as alternative port routing and front-loading inventory, provide little relief in this chaotic trans-Pacific trade, reported the Journal of Commerce on Sept. 30.
Manufacturing Institute survey reports production bounceback
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
In the most recent NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey, the Manufacturing Institute reports that manufacturing production has bounced back year to date, with output being the strongest since August 2019 in the latest data, exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Commercial Construction Index reports slow recovery
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Worker shortages, materials shortages and rising costs have led to a slowdown in the post-pandemic recovery for construction contractors. The CCI score rose one point this quarter to 66.
Supply chains impacted by shortage of workers
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Fixing supply chain woes will be a long process, and many of the problems currently being experienced are due to a lack of labor. Technological advances such as automation and artificial intelligence will help companies find a solution.
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EIA projects global energy consumption and emissions will increase through 2050
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects that strong economic growth, particularly with developing economies in Asia, will drive global increases in energy consumption to grow by nearly 50% between 2020 and 2050.
Tom Wayer joins ProMation Engineering
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Tom Wayer has joined ProMation Engineering as National Sales Manager, as stated in a press release on Sept. 27.
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