March, 2020

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Multimodal 2020: Sustainability in supply chains takes centre stage

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Sustainability issues within global supply chains will take centre stage at Multimodal 2020, the UK, Ireland, and Northern European freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, which is set to take place for the 13th year running at the NEC in June.

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Mute Market Reports with Leo

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Remove market reports, so that you can focus on only the topics and trends that matter to you, without the noise. We heard from lots of users that market reports can be a considerable source of noise when you track company updates. We are excited to announce a new Market Reports topic. We have taught Leo to identify market reports so that you can easily mute them from your feeds and save time.

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Costs and Benefits of Industrial Robot Arm Deployment

Universal Robots

Unlike most human workers, robots are content to do the same job over and over, for days and years on end. Not only that, robots do the job the same way every time, helping manufacturers increase production output and improve product quality and consistency. Today, cobots are the fastest-growing segment in the robotics industry.

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Trimantec and Russell Conveyor and Equipment Forge New Partnership

Trimantec

Driving manufacturing and engineering solutions in North Carolina. . WINSTON-SALEM, NC., March 9, 2020 —Trimantec, an industrial automation company based in North Carolina, announced its most recent partnership with NC based manufacturer, Russell Conveyor and Equipment - also known as RC&E. This partnership will allow both companies to deliver highly sought industrial solutions to local and non-local companies.

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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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Sustainability is the watchword

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Sustainability is truly the watchword of our times. With many customers keen to find ways to include more climate-friendly practices in their lives, retailers are turning their attention to delivering greener options and information.

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Is Industry 4.0 Just A Hype?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Razor CEO, Jamie Hinton Everyone wants to talk about industry 4.0, from industry conferences and magazines through to boardroom tables and shareholder meetings, it’s top of the agenda.

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How to Choose Between Collaborative and Traditional Industrial Robots

Universal Robots

As you research automation options, it’s hard to ignore the cobot buzz. Since collaborative robots entered the scene a decade ago, they’ve made automation accessible and affordable for many organizations for whom traditional robotics were out of reach. Collaborative robots were designed to be lightweight and easy to use.

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Industrial Parallel Robot Grippers Help Manufacturers Get More Done

Universal Robots

Universal Robots provides a wide range of UR certified grippers 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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Farmdrop give SnapFulfil the green light…

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Sustainable online supermarket Farmdrop has signed up to a three year SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with warehouse management system innovator SnapFulfil.

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Just how mature do you think your Omnichannel offering really is?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The customer journey. Customer experience. Omnichannel. The retail landscape is continuously evolving, with many moving parts and new additions to the technology roadmap, meaning retailers are constantly strapped in for a rollercoaster ride when it comes to making sure the experience they provide meets customer expectations.

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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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Budget reaction

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Following Rishi Sunak’s Budget, Simon Jonsson, tax partner and manufacturing expert at KPMG UK, comments: “At a time of great uncertainty and change for industry, the Chancellor has announced a number of positive actions to help manufacturers in the UK.

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Voxware highlighting augmented reality and supply chain analytics throughout Modex 2020

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Voxware, the provider of cloud-based voice and analytic supply chain solutions, is to exhibit at Modex 2020 (Booth 7481). Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the benefits of Voxware’s Augmented Reality (AR) solution and VoxPilot, its enterprise analytics software.

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Businesses is blooming for Flowervision (Bristol) Ltd thanks to voice-enabled scanning solution from BEC

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Supplying florists on a daily basis from Cornwall to Worcester, Flowervision (Bristol) Ltd is an independent wholesaler of high-quality fresh cut flowers and plants as well as a vast range of sundries.

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Symphony RetailAI included in Retail Category Planning evaluation by independent research firm

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Symphony RetailAI, the global provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and CPG manufacturers, was among the 12 select companies that Forrester invited to participate in The Forrester Wave: Retail Planning, Q1 2020 evaluation. In this evaluation, Symphony RetailAI was reviewed for the company’s offering, the AI Category Planning and Management Suite.

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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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Trade deal trade-offs: Supply chain managers warn US deal could do more harm than good

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A hasty trade deal with the United States could weaken food standards, lower worker protections and flood the market with cheap American imports according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).

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Bureau Veritas offers advice on business continuity amid coronavirus restrictions

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As the UK becomes the latest nation to bring in substantial restrictions over the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, safety and compliance firm Bureau Veritas is highlighting a few simple steps to help firms manage their business continuity plans.

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AVEVA acquires production accounting capability from MESEnter to drive customers’ digital transformation

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

AVEVA, the engineering and industrial software solutions provider, has acquired production accounting software from South Korean based company MESEnter to complete AVEVA’s value chain optimisation solution.

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Britain's supermarkets are no longer competing – they are working together to survive

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Will Broome, CEO of retail tech pioneers Ubamarket, discusses the unprecedented industry co-operation and examines how technology can help mitigate the crisis and prevent future shortages.

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

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Trimantec COVID-19 Update - 3/24/2020

Trimantec

WINSTON-SALEM, NC., March 24, 2020 - In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic there have been some businesses that have been forced to close in an attempt to decelerate the spread of the virus. Those companies who are designated as Essential Critical Infrastructure are allowed to remain open even though there may be a stay at home order issued by their state and local government.

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Coronavirus and lessoning the impact on our supply chains: lessons learnt from a multinational company operating in China

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As the coronavirus crisis deepens, here are some insights from the CEO of supply chain planning software vendor, FuturMaster, on the impact of the virus outbreak and how companies can anticipate and react to such crisis situations based on the lessons learnt from various customers – including one of the world’s largest suppliers of bottled water operating in China.

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Making the most of available data

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

From onboard sensors monitoring the temperature inside a refrigerated container to GPS speed or location monitoring, access to real-time data has become a vital management tool for the tech-savvy fleet manager. But are they making the most of the available data?

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Trimantec COVID-19 Update

Trimantec

WINSTON-SALEM, NC., March 17, 2020 -Trimantec would like to share the procedures we are taking to maintain a clean and healthy work environment while continuing to manufacture and ship product. As of now, Trimantec is still operating under normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m-5 p.m). Our Commitment to Ensuring our Customers Continue to Receive a High Level of Service from Trimantec: Informing Our Employees: We are continuing to provide our employees with updates and practices that are is

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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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Atheon Analytics to supply SKUtrak platform to Morrisons so it can provide operational data to suppliers

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Atheon Analytics is to supply its SKUtrak platform to Morrisons so it can share more operational data with suppliers. The new Morrisons Supplier Database, which will utilise SKUtrak will enable suppliers to quickly view and interact with sales and supply chain performance data; helping Morrisons and their suppliers to improve availability and reduce waste.

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Covid-19 – the danger of consumers substituting product

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

An innocent consumer ‘substitution’ could create serious consequences for other supply chains that a critical to society and life, warns supply chain academic Professor Richard Wilding OBE.

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Covid-19: The front door is now the front line, says ParcelHero

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

ParcelHero has forecast a doubling of home deliveries in the event of a UK coronavirus epidemic, as shoppers seek to avoid crowded stores. But it says retailers and their courier partners must do more to ease concerns for both customers and drivers.

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As Coronavirus COVID-19 creates disruption to global supply chains, new guidance is released.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Coronavirus (Covid-19) is having significant effects around the world threatening human health and also global and local economies and day to day business operations. Travel, logistics and supply chains are being disrupted, with the flow of raw materials and finished goods interrupted or permanently halted.

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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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The Hallmark of optimum warehouse management

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A leading 3PL specialist is quickly enjoying 40% efficiency increases on some of its fulfilment lines after implementing a best-of-breed warehouse management system (WMS).

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