International Metalworking News for Asia

International Metalworking News for Asia August issue presents a look inside outsourcing decisions. Global companies struggle with decisions on how much to outsource. Too little could mean an organisation may lose the pricing advantages that can come with using competitive providers worldwide, while too much and quality with knowledge management can suffer. Wharton Professor of Operations and Information Management Morris A. Cohen suggested that the cheapest solution is not always the best, and that the architecture of supply chains can vary widely depending on the industry and products involved. Find out more in this issue’s Enterprise Close-up section.
Anyone looking to manufacture metal based products will require the right tools for turning, milling, drilling and threading. A tool selection system will come handy for users to ensure that they always have the right tools at all times and for any given application. Learn about the intelligent and easily comprehensible guide that offers customers an easier and more effective way to select the right tools in all product groups in the Tooling & Workholding section.
Another major highlight in this month’s magazine is an article about cleaning machinery parts effectively. The Feature Technology Zone talks about reliable removal of impurities necessary to facilitate the real work of repair, maintenance, refurbishment or inspection of plant, machinery, assemblies and components. It explains that cleaning thus has a decisive impact on quality and costs in maintenance, repair and overhaul processes. How cleaning achieves cost-effectiveness and ecoefficiency depends on using the appropriate technology.