Manufacturing Today Issue - 226 July 2024 | Page 3

Issue 226 - 2024
The essential role of supply chain and logistics management in the evolution of BMW Group
AI Which AI developments provide real benefits to manufacturers ?
Cybersecurity IT and OT systems must be integrated to mitigate security risks
Packaging Innovation in sustainable packaging brings new options to market
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Hello and welcome to the latest issue of Manufacturing Today . This month our main interviewee reveals some insights from inside BMW Group . Dr Michael Nikolaides , Senior Vice President , Production Network , Supply Chain Management and Logistics , notes the essential nature of the logistics function to a successful automotive manufacturer . To give some perspective – BMW brings in more than 30 million parts each day to its plants ! Michael discusses some of the approaches it is adopting to increase resilience and foster flexibility .

Alongside this story , our expert contributors discuss artificial intelligence , cybersecurity and packaging . What is driving the introduction of new technology and solutions and are you striving to ensure your operations are up-to-date ?
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