Supply Chain Syndrome
Smiths realise that the complexities of supply chain management are quite tedious and sometimes boring. Join them at The Supply Chain Theatre for a refreshing and (hopefully) entertaining take on…
Connecting the dots between Detailing & Manufacturing
Thursday 14th September 2023
10:00 - 10:25
Theatre : Construction Day Technology, Innovation and R&D
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Connected Construction’ recently has become a hot topic, especially in the last 2 years during the pandemic. But what does it actually mean in practice for the Metals industry? Learn how Connected Construction workflows enable a structural model (and its data) to be used from design to manufacture, ultimately resulting in more sustainable outcomes by evaluating carbon, reducing waste, and avoiding rework through better collaboration.
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