May, 2019

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Bottled Better: Coca-Cola’s Connected Factory approach

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

When the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States recently increased their number of production centers from 5 to 13 (through acquisition) they knew that getting them to work together would be a challenge. With issues around proprietary infrastructure, an explosion of data, and the age old issue of IT vs. OT, integration had to start off solid.

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Men are spending more on the high street than ever before - new research from the Fashion Retail Academy

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Better clothing designs for men, more styling options and an improved shopping experience are all helping to drive men’s fashion sales, according to research from the Fashion Retail Academy.

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Universal Robots at the 2019 Automate show: A hands-on experience

Universal Robots

The North hall of the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, USA brimmed with thousands of attendees during the week of April 8-11, 2019. North America’s largest trade show in the automation industry; The Automate Show, welcomed exhibitors displaying jaw-dropping booth displays from musical instruments played by cobots to.

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Realizing Industry 4.0

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

Written by Carlos Rojas, Global Industry Solutions Leader, Cisco Systems, Inc. What is Industry 4.0? Although many demands on manufacturers drive the need for change (increased customer preferences, improved methods of product access, new delivery and consumption models, and of course the neverending desire to have higher value for one’s spend), the one constant behind all changes in manufacturing processes, technologies and operations, is the pursuit of continuous improvement.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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Exertis announces intention to acquire COMM-TEC GmbH

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

DCC Technology trading as Exertis1, the route-to-market and supply chain partner for global technology brands across consumer, business and enterprise, has announced the acquisition of COMM-TEC GmbH2, the supplier of Pro AV solutions to resellers and systems integrators across Europe.

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Five examples of automated industrial systems crafted by Universal Robots

Universal Robots

UR cobots make growth possible for companies of all sizes in several industries, from electronics and automotive to pharma and general manufacturing. Our cobots are easy to operate, offer flexible deployment possibilities, and are quick to install. In this article, we’ll take a look at five examples of solutions powered by UR cobots.

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Heilind Electronics earns Americas Distributor of the Year Award

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Molex recently honoured Heilind Electronics with 2018 Americas Distributor of the Year The annual award program recognises outstanding performance demonstrating sales achievements coupled with operational and management excellence in furthering Molex marketing efforts.

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Jersey Post and Skillweb creates seamless customs processing for fast deliveries

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Jersey Post has teamed up with Skillweb to streamline customs clearance for time critical and urgent deliveries.

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Instore and online retail services must play nicely together – lest iconic brands will disappear

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Seamless mobile connectivity can help prevent this from happening explains Colin Abrey of Nextivity.

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Retail restructured and the rise of experience…retailers can’t afford to ignore these red-hot technology trends this summer

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Retail trends come and go, but occasionally they shape the future of the industry for years to come. Frank Lochbaum Managing Partner at KPS, identifies three key retail trends this summer and explain why he thinks they’ll prove to be pivotal.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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Instore and online retail services must play nicely together – lest iconic brands will disappear

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Seamless mobile connectivity can help prevent this from happening explains Colin Abrey of Nextivity.

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Starting at the source: achieving a sustainable supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

With the impact of our consumer society increasingly influencing purchasing behaviour, it is clear that there has been a shift in the need for sustainable supply chains. But this is not a simple task - as political negotiations dominate the headlines, more brands are seeking opportunities in new markets, which is having a considerable impact on their carbon footprint.