Automated ManufacturingSeptember 18, 2019 Supply Chain Management Technology Becoming Critical for Businesses In a study conducted by Verdantix its estimated 45% of companies use paper for job hazard analysis and 27% still use paper-based systems to manage contractor information. More than ever technology is something businesses must embrace, yet more than half of the 161 companies surveyed still use paper to manage supply chain risk. The use of paper over digital technology leads to supply chain risk and loss of essential information. However with this in mind approximately 83% of executives see value in using technology to increase overall visibility of performance metrics. In a globalized economy it becomes increasingly difficult and complex to manage supply chains, making it critical to upgrade your business to maintain a competitive advantage. Learn More
Automated ManufacturingJune 3, 2019 Voluntary Recall of Recently-Launched Lively MobilePlus Devices Best Buy subsidiary GreatCall has issued a voluntary recall of it Lively MobilePlus devises due to a quality issue across a number of devise. Despite the company’s spokesperson reporting the issue was confined to a small number of products, the company chose to recall all devises, suggesting an inability to isolate and eliminate only the specific batches compromised. Learn More
Automated ManufacturingMay 30, 2019 Target USB Cord Burns Customers After a wave of customer complaints, Target is recalling 90,000 3-foot Lightening USB charging cables that have resulted in burns and pose a threat for electrical shocks and fire. Target released the precise model number recalled, accentuating the importance of meticulously tracking and storing product production records for rapid recall. Learn More