Supply chain management is undergoing a profound structural transformation in March 2026. After years of the just-in-time model dominating the sector, companies are shifting en masse towards a strategic stockpiling strategy known as ‘Just-in-Case’. This paradigm...
Industry 4.0 - The 2026 edition of the Global Industrie trade fair, held in Paris from 17 to 20 March, highlighted the growing vulnerability of connected production lines. As the digitalisation of the factory of the future reaches new heights, cybersecurity is...
The traditional model of just-in-time and zero inventory came under serious scrutiny in mid-March 2026. The constant volatility of transport costs and the growing scarcity of certain components are forcing manufacturers to move away from ‘Just-in-Time’ in favour of...
Industrial cybercrime – Industry 4.0 is now facing a cyber threat of an industrial nature. In March 2026, security reports highlighted a growing sophistication in attacks specifically targeting OT (Operational Technology) networks. The systems that control production...
By 2026, supply chain management will no longer focus solely on cost reduction, but on operational resilience. Faced with instability in global trade routes, logistics directors are widely adopting AI-powered simulation tools to anticipate demand shocks. The...
Industrial robotics is undergoing a profound transformation. Previously confined to repetitive tasks within safety cages, the new humanoid robots are now being integrated directly onto production lines alongside operators. Unlike traditional articulated arms, these...
FREYR Battery, a developer of clean, next-generation battery cell production capacity, has announced that it has chosen and completed the purchase of a site in Coweta County, Georgia for its planned Giga America battery plant. The company selected the Bridgeport...
Mercedes, the German-based automotive giant, is continuing to push itself to the forefront of electric vehicle technology with its new EQXX vehicle which is currently undergoing production tests. As part of these tests, the EQXX recently completed an EV world record...
Pine Cellular, a regional telecommunications company serving southeastern Oklahoma, has chosen Ericsson, the Swedish-based networking and telecommunications giant, to upgrade its existing 3G/4G equipment to 5G-ready products and solutions. With this modernization,...
Bosch Rexroth, the Germany-based supplier of drive and control technologies, has announced that it is building a new $155 million assembly plant in Queretaro, Mexico. The new plant represents another important landmark in the company's long commitment to Mexico with...
