Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Fourteen percent of UK businesses believe it will be difficult to break even this Christmas as a result of currency instability and Brexit uncertainty, according to a survey of supply chain managers by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Canadian Metalworking Magazine
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Easily track key business events like funding events, product launches, or partnerships. Industries are changing at a faster pace than ever. Keeping up with new threats and opportunities can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Today, we’re excited to announce a new Leo skill that lets you easily track key business events like funding events, product launches, or partnerships.
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Universal Robots
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Who invented the first robot in the world? The word “robot” was popularized by a Czech playwright in a hit 1920s play. The origin of the word robot came from an old Slavic word, rabota, that referred to forced labor or servitude. While the play was popular, it took more than 30 years for the first true robot invention in 1954.
Manufacturers Alliance
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
For employers, it becomes part of their duty of care to ensure their employees’ safety. To do that, it’s imperative for employers to empower their employees to learn situational awareness to then act, rather than simply asking employees to memorize an internal manual and emergency procedures.
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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).
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
by James Daniels, freelance writer. There are multiple benefits to creating a more efficient supply chain in your business, you’ll be able to cut unnecessary costs from your spending and respond more quickly to market changes, supply irregularities and fluctuating demand.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
UK retail software vendor, itim, which supplies point-of-sale, order management, merchandising and supply chain solutions to retailers including The Entertainer, Debenhams and Sainsburys, has appointed Mike Smee as new Client Director to assist with the continuing growth of the company’s market-leading order management solutions.
Manufacturing Technology Today brings together the best content for manufacturing technology professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Universal Robots
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Navigating today’s manufacturing landscape has never been more challenging. Organizations are experiencing significant labor shortages as baby boomers age into retirement and exit the workforce. In fact, Deloitte predicts that a skills gap may leave an estimated 2.4 million positions unfilled between 2018 and 2028 in the U.S.
Universal Robots
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
In our modern interconnected world, no technology lives in a vacuum. This holds true for the cars we drive, the phones that we use, and the robots that power our factories. By opening products up to the power of the masses, companies realize the potential in their products that they themselves never could have dreamed of.
Universal Robots
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Human hands are prone to error, especially when assigned to repetitive tasks. Robot grippers don't get tired even when assigned tasks 24/7.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
What does AI really mean for retailers? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly become one of the biggest buzzwords of 2019 and its use within retail is only set to grow, not just for large market-leading retailers, but for retailers of all shapes and sizes across many sectors.
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?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
ByBox, specialists in smart locker technology and field service solutions, has announced that Richard Agostinelli is to succeed Stuart Miller as chief executive officer (CEO) at ByBox with immediate effect.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
by James Daniels, freelance writer. There are multiple benefits to creating a more efficient supply chain in your business, you’ll be able to cut unnecessary costs from your spending and respond more quickly to market changes, supply irregularities and fluctuating demand.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
Software application and engineering specialist Red Ledge is joining forces at IMHX 2019 with the company’s new majority shareholder Böwe Systec to launch the latest range of Red Ledge manufacturing and logistics (M&L) automation systems.
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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?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
StorMagic, simplifying storage at the edge, announced that Benore Logistic Systems, Inc., a Michigan-based supply-chain solutions company, has replaced its legacy standalone SAN with StorMagic SvSAN to improve performance and add redundancy. With SvSAN, Benore Logistic has maintained 100 percent uptime and realised a tenfold system performance increase compared to its previous solution.
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