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Supply Chain Resilience Report 2020 released

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

According to the Supply Chain Resilience Report 2020 from 3D Hubs, cybersecurity issues have affected less than 10% of firms over the past 10 years, compared with 60% that have suffered directly as a result of COVID-19 disruption.

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Adaptation, Business Continuity & Cobots: Packaging and Palletizing

Universal Robots

This is the third in a series of blog posts exploring the many ways in which cobots support adaptation and business continuity in uncertain times. Each post focuses on a popular application for cobots --from Quality Inspection to Welding-- and shows how cobots enable flexible automation deployments for companies of all sizes.

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The Internet of Robotic Things: How IoT and robotics are evolving to benefit the supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT) is a rapidly evolving technology. In just a few decades, industrial robots have become commonplace in factory settings across the world, and they only continue to gain popularity for their productivity and profitability.

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Optimising e-commerce business for the new normal

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The global COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted the retail sector significantly. With many stores forced to close their doors over lockdown, there has been a sudden and rapid rise in online shopping.

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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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Labelmaster survey examines impact of COVID-19 on hazmat supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Labelmaster, the provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), has announced the results of its fifth annual 2020 Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook.