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Surviving to thriving: The digital transformation of SMBs

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As a result of the pandemic, SMBs are investing increasingly more time and money in their digital transformation efforts. While some implemented digital capabilities for the first time as a matter of survival, others accelerated their journey to cloud adoption in order to remain nimble in light of ongoing disruption.

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The One Recruitment Video Every Manufacturer Needs

NIST

This blog is the seventh in a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, this series focuses on innovative approaches and uncovering the latest trends in manufacturing workforce development. Manufacturing friends – it’s time that we up our recruitment game, and the best way to do that is through video.

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Gartner research reveals growth for smart robots in retail

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A recent Gartner report details that ‘Retailers are scaling up smart robots to support flexibility and labour optimisation in physical stores for unified commerce execution’.

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Woodland Group launches 360 digital supply chain platform to complement its capabilities, network and owned assets across the globe

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Woodland Group has launched its new digital platform, Woodland Online, delivering full supply chain management from online quoting and booking, to tracking, reporting, WMS and supplier integration, stock and PO management.

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5 Ways CMMS Software Transformed Brodericks Manufacturing Plant: A Case Study

Discover how CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) transformed and revitalized Broderick's manufacturing plant in 5 productive ways. Before the CMMS, the plant faced challenges such as reactive maintenance due to staff shortages, inefficient inventory management, and poor team communication. With the CMMS, the plant experienced increased equipment uptime, streamlined maintenance processes, enhanced inventory management, improved communication, and better decision-making through real-

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Descartes’ Consumer Research highlights the impact of delivery experience on customer satisfaction – retailers must take action to secure customers for the long term

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced the findings of its Consumer Online Delivery Research, which set out to assess consumers’ online purchasing experiences across Europe.

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Carpet & Flooring realises the benefits of a streamlined delivery process with Descartes’ mobile proof-of-delivery

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Carpet & Flooring, a UK independent distributor of floor covering products, is using Descartes’ mobile proof-of-delivery solution (ePoD) to improve delivery efficiencies, enhance the customer experience, and prevent any delivery issues.

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Reconomy swoops for fast-growing intelligent supply chain business

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Reconomy, the provider of outsourced, asset-light services to the circular economy, has acquired global supply chain business, ASCG. The transaction will allow ASCG’s customers to benefit from Reconomy’s sustainability credentials and expertise as its strategy delivers against social, environmental, and business objectives.

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New Survey: More than half of online shoppers are open to buying Christmas gifts from abroad

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Over half of online shoppers1 (55%) around the world reveal that they are open to the idea of buying gifts for Christmas, New Year, and other holidays from other countries, a new survey finds. However, nearly half of those questioned (48%)2 are concerned that cross-border gift purchases will not arrive in time.

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Telematics more vital than ever in light of fuel crisis, Trakm8 says

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Amid widespread reports of panic buying and the government drawing up plans to use the army to get petrol to pumps, the UK’s fuel supply chain crisis appears to be deepening by the day. Peter Mansfield, Group Sales and Marketing Director at vehicle technology specialist Trakm8, takes a closer look at the crisis and considers how technology can be used to mitigate its impact on businesses.

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Callsign survey says 60% of UK consumers blame banks, retailers, social media companies and telcos for scam message explosion

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Callsign, the digital trust firm reveals that consumers think banks, retailers and mobile operators need to do more to protect them and their personal information from fraudsters. Trust in these organisations is eroding fast because consumers say they are drowning in scam messages from fraudsters spoofing brand names daily.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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FourKites’ Order Intelligence Hub extends real-time visibility to the entire order lifecycle

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

FourKites, the real-time supply chain visibility platform, has introduced its Order Intelligence Hub, a new single-pane-of-glass view of the entire lifecycle of every order.