A look at our July to September social posts and news of the latest supply chain, manufacturing and logistics information relevant to Acorn and the overall OEM/manufacturing sector.
Note from @MakeUK_ 2022 Manufacturing Executive Summary:
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 4, 2022
2022 challenges are different from 2021 with a focus returning to increasing internal capabilities, rather than firefighting outside threats & risks.
Tech & talent is paramount in growth planning. #ukmfg pic.twitter.com/bAkfY3EKfZ
It's #NationalManufacturingDay in the UK.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 7, 2022
We're proud to support OEM & UK critical manufacturing with smarter supply chain, more efficient logistics, and better inventory management.#NMD22 #ukmfg pic.twitter.com/49vGTQ4R6I
Picking a new master supplier?
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 13, 2022
Look for these attributes & experience:
☑ Track record of delivery
☑ Diverse supplier network
☑ Sustainability & accountability
☑ Technical & technological expertise
☑ Integrating bespoke systems
More at ⇢ https://t.co/l7FMAToNhp pic.twitter.com/s2kSlF8jtj
Great foresight by Swiss: planned logistics infrastructure leaping ahead with 500km network of autonomous fast delivery underground freight transport in Zurich and other cantons.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 15, 2022
More ⇢ https://t.co/LyMHGaFCcx (via @IEEESpectrum) pic.twitter.com/SSoa1fItlH
Make supply chain sustainability a priority, it ultimately results in savings.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 20, 2022
Understand more sustainability factors wrapped up here: https://t.co/WT8Y9DquHk pic.twitter.com/3EvrCdO1MP
A new wave of sustainable packaging is bringing much-needed alternatives to goods deliver. At Acorn we review how we can upgrade the #sustainability of our logistics #packaging, and work with clients to create more environmentally friendly formats.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) July 27, 2022
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Top Issues to focus on resetting your supply chain in a post-COVID world.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) August 10, 2022
Upgrade or change up your supplier footprint, planning decision process, production & distribution footprint, digital technologies in the supply chain.
Work with a logistics partner to help solve. pic.twitter.com/2LL2t14lHu
A little fun for friday: a giant screw being worshipped by a manufacturing team. We are a dedicated team at Acorn, but don't go this far ourselves. Yet.#aiart #supplychain #logistics #ukmfg pic.twitter.com/eY1psjE2fS
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) August 12, 2022
Think about your supply chain when you think about product design.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) August 17, 2022
It makes no sense not to integrate the supply chain process with product design. A cross-functional design process can lower costs by up to ~40%. #ukmfg #4IR #supplychain https://t.co/LhlXOTdaRD
With 70-80% of product cost decided through the development and design stage of the product, collaborating with supply chain partners to see where efficiencies can be created can have a direct positive impact on your bottom line.
External factors & their influence on supply chain problems. A fantastic overview of a complex picture by Dr Torsten Becker.#supplychain #logistics #b2b pic.twitter.com/T6nvU8fees
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) August 24, 2022
Reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 requires $9.2 trillion in annual average spending on physical assets, $3.5 trillion more than today https://t.co/57K1UQHzdd (via @McKinsey) #sustainability #netzero pic.twitter.com/tIBvN8HdbW
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) August 26, 2022
How do you imagine your journey to green manufacturing and #netzero?
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 2, 2022
This is how AI art imagines it.#AIart #midjourney #sustainability #fridayfun pic.twitter.com/KA22DKHHYC
You can now view and search a selection of the components we have available as part of our supply chain services ⇢ https://t.co/UgNd3anSz0#ukmfg #supplychain #components
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 5, 2022
A profound change to company priorities:
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 9, 2022
87% saying the Pandemic has altered the strategic importance of supply chain operations .(MHI annual report ⇢ more in the graphic).#logistics #supplychain pic.twitter.com/GLOyxPEtvB
What does the production line of the future look like to you?
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 12, 2022
… according to our AI, this. #mondaymood #OEM #manufacturers pic.twitter.com/HCApTg0QA9
Inventory & Network Optimisation is the leading priority for physical implementation in the supply chain in the next 5 years. (Source: MHI annual report). #oem #logistics #supplychain
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 14, 2022
Read more about Acorn's inventory management service ⇢ https://t.co/0aWqrUypXO pic.twitter.com/oEVmfdGzb3
Factories of the future = A robot-infused high-tech production line, in miniature.#funfridays #aiart #midjourney #supplychain pic.twitter.com/ILkr1xuPon
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 16, 2022
Dual- & regional-sourcing strategies are gaining momentum for OEM supply (see McKinsey graphic for % increases) …
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 19, 2022
Remember: you don't have to start from zero if you utilise a trusted master supplier's global network to build resilience.
⇢ https://t.co/l7FMAToNhp#scm pic.twitter.com/neoZRLtQZJ
Most companies are planning significant changes to their inventory management strategies in the next 3 yrs (source: McKinsey) ⇢ Work with an expert logistics partner to fill in the gaps! https://t.co/0aWqrUypXO#supplychain #ukmfg #logistics #inventorymanagement pic.twitter.com/qLf4jebblV
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 21, 2022
Agility, resilience and optimisation are the watchwords in evolving supply chain strategy after the pandemic.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 23, 2022
Check the graphic for shifting priorities. We have an analysis & planning service ⇢ https://t.co/a7M15xOVHD#inventory #oem #scm pic.twitter.com/ejJbR7XQuY
Accenture has highlighted 60% of executives are looking for #resilience and #3PL solutions handled by a single provider.
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 26, 2022
Take a look at our suite of services to help ⇢ https://t.co/KuJyYK9lCj
"A significant majority of UK manufacturing SMEs are predicted turnover growth in the next 12 months" Cost increases & supply chain disruption are major concerns. Ask us at Acorn about how we can help address these!
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 28, 2022
More at ⇢ https://t.co/eosKV2dtqx
AI day is today. We're looking forward to seeing the new Tesla Bot, Optimus (but aren't planning to replace any of our experienced warehouse personnel just yet).
— Acorn IC (@Acorn_IC) September 30, 2022
We've also been busy incorporating #AI behind the scenes into making #OEM #logistics better for our clients. pic.twitter.com/myu3bmLMQJ
