Manufacturing Sustainability

Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging

In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufacturing precision, and an increasingly human-centered understanding of market needs. Material science, in this…

From Network Design to Profitability: Real-World VCO Use Cases

Aaron Berg dives into the practical power of value chain optimization, spotlighting real-world use cases that drive measurable impact—from network design and manufacturing strategy to strategic sourcing and customer-level profitability. He highlights how River Logic’s VCO solution enables smarter decisions around capital investments, sustainability planning, and last-mile delivery by combining operational and financial modeling. The…

The DisruptED World of Advanced Manufacturing at Bridgestone-Firestone (Ep. 2 with Cara Krstolic)

How a legacy tire manufacturer is reinventing production to meet the sustainability demands of a carbon-conscious world

Heidenhain’s Leap into Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Motion control technologies are enabling manufacturers to achieve unprecedented precision and efficiency across industries