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The 20% Export Tariff: How Sri Lankan Manufacturers Can Turn Threat into Opportunity
Breaking: August 1st marked the implementation of a devastating 20% U.S. reciprocal tariff on all Sri Lankan exports. This isn’t just another trade headline—it’s a direct assault on roughly US $3 billion in annual shipments, with the apparel sector bearing 40% of the impact. For an industry employing 300,000 workers

The Real Cost of Manual Production Planning in Sri Lankan Manufacturing
The Real Cost of Manual Production Planning in Sri Lankan Manufacturing How Opcenter APS 2504’s Validation Dashboard Could Have Prevented Last Month’s Export Delays See the Solution Schedule Demo Every Monday Morning, the Same Crisis The Current Reality Monday 6AM: Buyer changes delivery dates on 40,000 units Tuesday 8AM: Line

Manufacturing AI Implementation Guide: Bridge the 95% vs 49% Skills Gap
Breaking Industry News 95% of Manufacturers Are Investing in AI But 49% Lack Implementation Skills: Here’s How to Bridge the Gap Take AI Readiness Assessment Discover the Solution Yesterday’s Rockwell Automation study sent shockwaves through the manufacturing world: 95% of manufacturers plan to invest in AI/ML over the next five

The Interconnected Factory
The Interconnected Factory A Visual Guide to Industry 4.0 Integration Navigate the complexity of modern manufacturing systems integration with this comprehensive visual resource designed for manufacturing professionals. Explore Interactive Map Download Resources Inside This Guide: Interactive System Map Data Flow Visualization Integration Priority Framework Common Integration Challenges Future-Proofing Strategies Downloadable

ERP Selection Guide for Manufacturing Companies
Steps, Criteria, and Pitfalls to Avoid for a Successful Implementation

Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget Proposal: Catalyzing Manufacturing and Export Growth Through Strategic Digital Integration
Sri Lanka’s 2025 National Budget marks a transformative step toward revitalizing the manufacturing and export sectors, which account for over 44% of the nation’s export revenue as detailed here. With strategic allocations for digital infrastructure, export facilitation, and regulatory reforms, the budget aims to position Sri Lanka as a competitive