Tag: Chain
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How the Right Chain Sling Can Save Your Operation
Regarding heavy lifting in construction, shipping, mining, and manufacturing, chain slings are not just tools—they’re lifelines. They bear the burden of heavy loads, secure materials, and keep your operation moving efficiently. However, not all slings are created equal, and choosing the wrong one can lead to costly damage, serious safety risks, and production delays. Understanding…
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How Autonomous Negotiation is Shaping Supply Chain Efficiency
The global supply chain faces unprecedented challenges, from geopolitical uncertainties to evolving consumer demands. In this landscape, the ability to swiftly adapt has become essential. While automation has long been a part of supply chain operations, the next frontier lies in optimizing one of its most complex and resource-intensive aspects: negotiation. AI Agents conducting autonomous…
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‘The supply chain for smart buildings will look very different’
In the second of our client interview series, Cardiff Met’s Graham Lewis tells Will Mann how data analysis is helping tackle the university’s twin challenges of cutting carbon and operational costs. Like much of the higher education (HE) sector, Cardiff Metropolitan University is facing strong financial headwinds. For Graham Lewis, chief officer for university environments and…
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Trump orders review of wood supply chain
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump on Saturday ordered a broad review of the wood supply chain, arguing that bolstering domestic production is vital for national security. The president signed two executive orders focused on lumber, timber and their derivative…
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Digitising rebar’s chain of custody
On the Euston HS2 project, the Mace Dragados JV has used cloud technology to track rebar compliance – and deliver higher quality and safety standards. CM reports. “On HS2, there are stringent standards for material procurement and supply, which include product conformity, responsible sourcing certification and BREEAM criteria, necessitating a robust chain of custody,” says…
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Magaya Launches Connect to Boost Supply Chain Collaboration
Magaya Corporation, the leading freight management platform for logistics service providers (LSPs), is proud to announce the launch of Magaya Connect, the fully integrated evolution of its recent acquisition, Omniboom. As a powerful Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solution, Magaya Connect empowers LSPs to achieve seamless connectivity, streamline operations, and strengthen collaboration across the…
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James Beckett Joins Peak Group as SVP, Supply Chain & Procurement
The Peak Group of Companies is pleased to announce that James Beckett, a dynamic executive with extensive experience in leading executive teams, merchandising and marketing strategy, planning, product development, private brands, global procurement, and inventory management, for several multi-billion–dollar retailers, will join Peak as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Global Procurement, effective March 3,…
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Webinar: Learn The Three Ways Skanska Tackled Supply Chain Volatility
Are you grappling with the complexities of supply chain management? If so, join this hands-on webinar on Tuesday, March 19, at noon ET. Supply chain volatility will continue to be a concern, with extended lead times causing major project delays and posing a significant challenge for construction companies and owners alike. Rob Cantando, Director of…
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Revamping the Construction Value Chain for Better Results
Industrialized construction is crucial in meeting housing needs affordably. There are many ways to industrialize construction. Fira, a Finnish contractor, has developed its model with excellent results. Finnish contractors have used precast concrete panels and slabs to build apartments since the 1960s. That speeds up the construction of the structural frame, facades, and stairways. However,…
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Data Gumbo and Atlas RFID Automating Construction Supply Chain Contracts with RFID and Blockchain
Data Gumbo, the trusted industrial blockchain network, today announced a partnership with Atlas RFID, provider of the Jovix® Material Readiness® software solution. The collaboration brings automated, touchless transactions and unparalleled visibility to the heavy industrial construction sector for commercial contracts. Two joint implementations are currently underway with a national oil company (NOC): tracking hundreds-of-millions of dollars in chemicals and…