August, 2017

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Managing modern manufacturing supply chains

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Alex Mills, Sales & Marketing Director, ProSKU. Efficient manufacturing relies on managing the supply of components and sub-assemblies to support production schedules. It could be argued that the best manufacturers are the ones that not only have innovative products to meet market demands but who manage their supply chains the most effectively.

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TriMan Price Comparisons: Leuze I/O Systems vs. Automation Direct

Trimantec

I/O systems , also referred to as fieldbus, are a necessary component for efficient and compact industrial equipment. They allow you to replace complex parallel wiring with a compact fieldbus system. TriMan has taken it upon himself to find you better pricing without compromising quality. He urges you to take a second to compare our pricing with our competitor’s.

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7 Ways “Cobot Colleagues” Solve Staffing Woes

Universal Robots

The skills gap continues to plague manufacturers around the world. In fact, the 2016 edition of the Hays Global Skills Index says that the skills gap is fast becoming a skills chasm. Many manufacturers are struggling to fill factory jobs, which can be especially difficult in regions of low unemployment or in industries.

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French election victory reduces supply chain risk in Europe

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Western and Central Europe's contribution to global supply chain risk fell in Q2 2017 to 29.94%, compared with 30.14% in Q1, according to the CIPS Risk Index, powered by Dun & Bradstreet.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Cross site scripting, weak authentication and TLS still head up critical threats

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Cross Site Scripting, Weak Authentication and TLS (Transport Layer Security) configuration still account for over 60% of high and critical vulnerabilities in web applications, according to new findings by Context Information Security published today.

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Increased appetite for last mile logistics boosts H1 returns, says CBRE

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Logistics property sector recorded a 5.0% total return for the first half of 2017, according to figures released in the CBRE UK Logistics Index.

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LLamasoft introduces Supply Chain Guru X

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

LLamasoft, the supply chain optimisation software and solutions provider, has released Supply Chain Guru X, a completely new supply chain design software application.

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Microsoft invites PowerON into its elite partner team

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

IT automation specialist PowerON, has become one of only a few firms in the world to join Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) Elite Partner Team, and will now assist the software maker in developing both new and existing products.

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Plan effectively for downtime in your retail revolution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Claudine Mosseri, Group Services Director, ByBox. It's been dubbed the fourth industrial revolution – and amid all of the concern and scaremongering about robots replacing workers in roles, there is at least one sector which has the potential to be transformed by technology – retail.

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Supply Chain Management Strategies Summit

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

27 – 29 November 2017 | Berlin, Germany The latest technologies & strategies for visibility, flexibility and speed The SCMS Summit covers a number of key areas pivotal to improving the power of your supply chain.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Automating with robots – how to get started

Universal Robots

Look at your manufacturing facilities and identify the different processes you would like to automate. Start with the simplest and most cost-efficient project where minimal changes need to be made to the production line. Look for manual processes that are repetitive, and don’t require on the spot decisions, critical thinking.

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NiceLabel selected among 100 Great Supply Chain Partners

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NiceLabel has been chosen to the SupplyChainBrain's annual list of the top 100 providers whose solutions have made significant impact on companies' efficiency, customer service and overall supply chain performance.

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Peter Hahn relies on software solution from inconso AG for expanding logistics capacities

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The mail-order company Peter Hahn has started the efficient expansion of logistics capacities in Winterbach, Swabia.

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Major retail investment in Brazil is enhancing supply chain optimisation, states Crimson & Co

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Supply chain operations in Brazil, which have felt the impact of the major political and economic turmoil in the country, could start to see significant improvements over the next few years, largely due to the relatively recent arrivals of major retailers, such as Amazon.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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International SAP Conference for Connected Logistics in Cargo

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

T.A. Cook Conferences and SAP have announced the International SAP Conference for Connected Logistics in Cargo taking place on 10-11 October, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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International SAP Conference for Connected Logistics in Cargo

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

T.A. Cook Conferences and SAP have announced the International SAP Conference for Connected Logistics in Cargo taking place on 10-11 October, 2017 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

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NiceLabel selected among 100 Great Supply Chain Partners

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NiceLabel has been chosen to the SupplyChainBrain's annual list of the top 100 providers whose solutions have made significant impact on companies' efficiency, customer service and overall supply chain performance.