August, 2016

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No business is an island

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Today, no business operates alone. In order to be successful globally, every business has to rely on an ecosystem of partners – suppliers, factories, logistics providers, financial institutions and others to efficiently serve customers and to find new ways to deliver value. The supply chain has transformed into a supply network – from linear to multidimensional.

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UR robot employed in Rio Olympics TV coverage

Universal Robots

French television viewers of the Rio Olympics were treated to robot enhanced camera work with Universal Robots’ partner Augmented Robotics, AR+. The company, located in Laval, France, joined a UR10 robot arm with its proprietary software for an operator-free camera solution where the camera can be mounted to either a gantry.

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Denmark can advance with robots – if we know how to use them

Universal Robots

The Danish industrial world can move a great deal of production to Denmark from abroad, and do it profitably, by utilizing robots. It requires that the Danish workforce is trained to recognize and use the full capabilities of modern automation technology. Too few employees have the skills and experience to accelerate this.

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A collaborating industry

Universal Robots

Just a little more than one month has passed since we launched the +YOU Developer Program. For us, lively exchange with the developer community is essential; the collaborative robot arm is not a complete solution without developers providing custom-fit products, whether it be the end effectors, software, or accessories.

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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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Naylor Farms to grow its Cabbage Patch with Linkfresh ERP

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Linkfresh, the provider of supply chain solutions for the fresh food industry, has announced Naylor Farms has chosen to deploy the Linkfresh ERP solution.

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Electronics retailer Darty boosts profit margins with Mirakl marketplace solution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Mirakl has announced that Darty is seeing better visibility in search, greater profit margins, and new category growth after implementing the Mirakl Marketplace Solution in 2014.

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80% of British consumers consider purchasing from brands outside of the UK

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

With cross-border online sales expected to more than double in the next five years to reach $424 billion in 2021 according to Forrester, new research from Bronto Software, the commerce marketing automation and a NetSuite company, reveals that 80% of British consumers consider purchasing online from a retailer outside of the UK and 44% have already done so.

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Honeywell completes acquisition Of Intelligrated

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Honeywell has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Intelligrated, a privately held supply chain and warehouse automation solutions provider, which was previously announced in July.

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AIMMS to exhibit Prescriptive Analytics Platform at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2016

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

AIMMS, the Prescriptive Analytics software vendor that serves half of the Global Fortune Top 20 companies, will exhibit at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2016.

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Euclid Analytics announces Euclid Traffic for People Counting; teams up with Xovis

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Euclid Analytics, the retail analytics and omni-channel engagement solutions provider, has introduced Euclid Traffic, delivering best-in-class person counting technology coupled with a simple-to-use dashboard.

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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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ADAM Software identified as a leader in Digital Asset Management for Customer Experience by Forrester Research

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

ADAM Software, the Digital Asset Management (DAM) and Product Content Management (PCM) software provider, has been identified as a leader by Forrester Research, Inc. in The Forrester Wave Digital Asset Management For Customer Experience, Q3 2016.

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The Winning Group builds omni-channel retailing platform with Manhattan Associates

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced that Australian kitchen and laundry appliance specialist, The Winning Group, has completed a successful roll out of Manhattan's Supply Chain Commerce Solutions as part of a business transformation project designed to deliver a fulfilling brand experience for customers.

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The role of big data in the retail supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Mikko Kärkkäinen, Group CEO, RELEX Solutions. Big data isn't only about the amount of information involved; it's also about the ability to process and analyse it from multiple angles.