July, 2020

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Streamline your scientific research with PubMed feeds

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Research biomedical literature by following custom PubMed feeds on Feedly. Scientific journals produce overwhelming amounts of information every day. But a small portion of these articles refers to the biomedical information you need to research about. Save time and keep up with the biomedical news you are looking for by following custom PubMed RSS feeds on Feedly.

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Scaling your warehouse post-pandemic

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

With traditional models being turned upside down, the pressure is on for businesses to become more adaptable and flexible with their planning, writes Tony Dobson, SnapFulfil's CEO for UK & Europe.

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Robot Gripper Showdown: Air Gripper vs. Electric Gripper

Universal Robots

In this article, we'll take a look at some of the UR certified electric and pneumatic grippers available through UR+ –a global ecosystem of components, software, and application kits that have been validated and certified to be mechanically, electrically and digitally compatible with cobots from Universal Robots.

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ARTES 4.0 Webinar: “Enterprise 4.0 – Technologies for automation, production and export”

Smile Hub

SMILE-DIH gives you the opportunity to view the recording of the webinar “ Enterprise 4.0 – Technologies for automation, production and export: financing and management tools ” organized by the ARTES 4.0 Competence Center, in collaboration with the University of Pisa to support companies in the design and implementation of digitization, reorganization, rationalization and efficiency improvements.

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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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Track biopharma regulatory updates with Clinicaltrials.gov feeds

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Streamline your biopharma intelligence by adding custom ClinicalTrials.gov feeds to your Feedly. Clinical trial updates produce overwhelming amounts of information every day. But a small portion of these articles refers to the diseases and studies you want to monitor. Cut through the noise and build custom RSS feeds on ClinicalTrials.gov with the information you need.

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Epicor enables UK distributors to optimise supply chain efficiency

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced the availability of Epicor Prophet 21 – a fit-for-purpose ERP solution for wholesale distributors operating within the UK.

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Avoiding planning pandemonium in a pandemic: How can you forecast in the new normal?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

During the pandemic, the foundations on which retailers, brands and Consumer Products companies rely to determine trade volumes, pricing and promotions have been shaken and, in some cases, broken.

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Ready, set, go – Gamification in the warehouse

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Alex MacPherson – Director of Solution Consultancy & Account Management, Manhattan Associates. Employee engagement in warehouse settings has received well-deserved attention in recent months.

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Social distancing, swipe cards and shift patterns: the changing face of warehouses post-Coronavirus

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

We are currently witnessing a time of unparalleled polarisation within different sections of the global economy. The impact of COVID-19 on economies around the world has resulted in massive increases in redundancies, wiping out much of the positive growth since 2008.

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Blue Yonder and Uber Freight Partner to accelerate digital transformation in the supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Blue Yonder and Uber Freight have announced a partnership designed to help businesses build efficient and transparent global supply chains at a crucial time.

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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Industrial gripper showdown: pneumatic gripper vs. hydraulic gripper

Universal Robots

Pneumatic and hydraulic grippers are amongst the most popular gripper types (along with servo-electric). If you're wondering whether pneumatic or hydraulic grippers are likely to be the best fit for your application, this article is for you as we compare and contrast the design, performance and usability of hydraulic and pneumatic grippers.

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Cobots vs. COVID-19, Part II

Universal Robots

In the second of our ongoing series of blog posts showing how Universal Robots cobots are being used in the battle against COVID-19, we look at some exceptional face shield and mask production set ups, meet a unique cobot barista and admire a remote controlled mobile cobot performing key medical tests in China.

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Centric transfers Oracle JD Edwards business unit to Steltix

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Centric IT Solutions transferred its Oracle JD Edwards business unit to the Oracle Platinum Partner Steltix on 1 July 2020.

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Only 10% of companies have the customer-centric supply chains required for resilience, according to new Accenture report

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Just 10% of companies were on the right path to building customer-centric supply chains that are resilient and enable growth prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Accenture.

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Why ecommerce growth during the pandemic puts the spotlight on carrier invoice auditing

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The sharp rise in ecommerce during the Covid-19 pandemic means retail and third-party logistics companies are shipping more parcels. One less obvious consequence of this increase in parcel shipping volume is an increased need for technology to automate carrier invoice auditing to help shippers keep parcel shipping costs in check.

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The value of global trade insights in navigating COVID-19 supply chain disruptions

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fragility of the modern supply chain, as companies struggle to acquire the products and raw materials needed to keep revenue flowing. With many businesses relying heavily on a limited number of trading partners, many located in hard-hit areas like China, the scale of the supply chain disruption has been a wake-up call.

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Inventory management software market 2026 - A USD 5 billion revenue opportunity

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the inventory management software market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $5 billion to over $5 billion by 2026, gaining remarkable traction over the 2020 to 2026 period.

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Combatting empty shelf syndrome: Keeping grocery shelves stocked in the midst of crisis

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Businesses across every industry have faced unparalleled disruption to their operations as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In the retail sector, we saw shelves across the globe being repeatedly stripped bare during the early days of the crisis, as supply chains that simply weren’t geared-up to deal with such sudden and dramatic changes in buying behaviour struggled to keep up during the first stages of the crisis.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Gartner survey reveals 17% of chief supply chain officers are women

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

While supply chain organisations deal with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, they still pursue gender equality goals. According to Gartner, Inc.’s 2020 Women in Supply Chain Survey among 177 supply chain professionals, 17% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are now women – a 6% increase compared to 2019 and the highest rate since the first edition of the survey in 2016.

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The last mile of logistics: Will we soon be getting parcels from a robot courier?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

CEP service providers face major challenges. Firstly, they have to cope with the high volume of orders, which – driven by e-commerce – is constantly increasing.

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Retail sales claw back to normal levels, but ParcelHero warns stores not to celebrate yet: 31.8% of those sales were made online

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail sales figures for June showed sales soared by over 13% compared to May, to reach near-normal levels. Indeed, with fuel sales excluded, they actually beat June 2019’s figures by 1.5%.

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UK manufacturing exports hit record low in Q2 2020

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

UK manufacturing exports fell sharply in Q2 2020, according to the Lloyds Bank International Trade Index.

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!

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Blue Yonder acquires Yantriks to deliver dynamic commerce

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Blue Yonder has acquired Yantriks, a SaaS provider of commerce and fulfilment microservices.

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