Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MAY 17, 2019
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.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JUNE 26, 2019
Conversational interfaces are revolutionising sales by offering customers 24/7 product information - boosting customer acquisition, conversion and retention.
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Canadian Metalworking Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
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Universal Robots
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Many of our customers have expressed a strong interest in using our cobots to automate process applications, such as dispensing, gluing, deburring, polishing, sewing, etc. You spoke, and we listened. We first added the Remote TCP (tool center point) feature in Polyscope 5.4, which enables our robots to move at a constant speed.
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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).
Trimantec
OCTOBER 30, 2019
Are you looking for guidance on machine parts used in manufacturing automation? Automation technology is fascinating to watch but perplexing to ponder. If you work in a manufacturing environment, you may be required to know what creates those mesmerizing automated movements in a well-running machine. Without a background in the principles behind mechanical, electrical, and electronic power distribution, it is hard to envision how machine parts work together to move work along without human int
Mold Making Technology
OCTOBER 16, 2019
Hot runner systems involve hot halves/manifolds, nozzles, gates and temperature controllers whose design and maintenance are critical for optimal cycle time, final part quality, long mold life and minimal maintenance. A hot runner maintenance program should involve purchasing, processing and preventive maintenance training. Source (All Images) | MMT Hands-on learning is without a doubt an effective addition to classroom curricula when it comes to learning about almost anything.
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Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Risk mitigation is something that all companies must address to protect themselves from the unexpected. Often, these unexpected outcomes can have severe consequences, both within the company and in the market where products and services are used. Even new quality management standards, such as ISO 9001, have included risk mitigation requirements for products and processes.
Manufacturers Alliance
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
For employers, it becomes part of their duty of care to ensure their employees’ safety. To do that, it’s imperative for employers to empower their employees to learn situational awareness to then act, rather than simply asking employees to memorize an internal manual and emergency procedures.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
APRIL 24, 2019
By Arnaud Gauthier, President & Chief Customer Officer, EMEA at Symphony RetailAI The ability to quickly and accurately anticipate demand is essential for those who want to remain competitive in the retail industry, where even the slightest variation in production volume, distribution networks, or just the weather can have an immense impact on turnover.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JULY 16, 2019
Evolve is a project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme.
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?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke to a number of experts from the vendor and analyst communities about current and possible future trends and areas of development within the world of voice-directed picking systems – including those concerning augmented reality, the rise of e-commerce and the emergence of blockchain.
Cisco Smart Manufacturing
MAY 27, 2019
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.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
APRIL 24, 2019
34% of retail workers in the UK are waiting to be made redundant before switching careers, according to a survey released by professional training provider Learning People.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
AUGUST 14, 2019
By Mattan David, Supply Chain and IoT Director, Polymer Logistics. Sensor-equipped pallets and roll cages can provide highly accurate location, temperature and humidity data, meaning that products reach retailers at the right time and in perfect condition. Polymer Logistics explains how these Internet of Things-enabled technologies are creating the smarter supply chains of tomorrow.
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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?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Fourteen percent of UK businesses believe it will be difficult to break even this Christmas as a result of currency instability and Brexit uncertainty, according to a survey of supply chain managers by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Budding managers can learn how to successfully lead supply chains of the future by creating cultures of innovation and adopting latest technologies, in all sectors of their organisation. This is one of many areas covered in the University of London’s latest degree programme, the MSc in Supply Chain Management and Global Logistics.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Royal Canin, the pet food manufacturer owned by Mars Inc., has started to roll-out FuturMaster’s cloud-based demand planning software as part of a supply chain initiative to standardise processes across the globe and improve efficiencies. The new technology, which has so far been deployed in the US, is expected to help manage the growing complexity of supplying the right products at the right time to over a hundred markets around the world.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
From fragmented thinking, to out of date infrastructures and poor processes, there is a long list of reasons why supply chains can become unsustainable. But, according to a luxury packaging provider, digitalised data is set to transform the industry in a big way.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Gartner, Inc. has released its 11th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, which recognises companies across the healthcare value chain that advance healthcare by improving patient outcomes and controlling costs.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
by James Daniels, freelance writer. There are multiple benefits to creating a more efficient supply chain in your business, you’ll be able to cut unnecessary costs from your spending and respond more quickly to market changes, supply irregularities and fluctuating demand.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
By Matthew Robertson, Co-CEO, NetDespatch. “Britain is a nation of shopkeepers,” is the famous phrase coined by economist Adam Smith to explain the desire of a commercial nation to secure ever-expanding markets for its wares.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
UK retail software vendor, itim, which supplies point-of-sale, order management, merchandising and supply chain solutions to retailers including The Entertainer, Debenhams and Sainsburys, has appointed Mike Smee as new Client Director to assist with the continuing growth of the company’s market-leading order management solutions.
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Canadian Metalworking Magazine
JUNE 12, 2019
We’ve built a new Leo skill called Mute Filters to let you cancel the noise in your feeds. Some of the sources you follow in Feedly are broader than the topics and trends you care about. That additional noise can add up and become overwhelming or result in you wasting precious time. In this article, we’ll show you how to use Leo mute filters to mute keywords, companies, people, topics, authors, sites, and more.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 14, 2019
Following Manhattan Associates’ recent EMEA Exchange conference in Barcelona, Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with the company’s UK managing director, Craig Summers, about the current state of play within omnichannel retail and how it is now more important than ever for retailers and warehouse professionals to be able to serve both brick and mortar and direct-to-customer delivery models equally efficiently.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 28, 2019
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.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
A new report from Advanced, one of the UK’s largest software and services providers, has revealed workers’ increasing hunger for innovation to improve the way they work. Findings from its Annual Trends Survey for 2019-20 show that disruptive tools are fast earning their spot as must-have tools in the day-to-day workplace.
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.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JULY 16, 2019
Manhattan Associates Inc. has entered into a partnership with Newmine, a consulting and technology company focused on retail commerce optimisation.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JANUARY 24, 2019
TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration and unified commerce solutions, has announced it was positioned in the Leaders category of the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network report.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
JANUARY 9, 2019
By Alex Saric, Smart Procurement Expert, Ivalua. We are heading into an uncertain year. Whether it’s the increasing complexity of the supply chain in the face of globalisation, the race to discover and deploy the latest emerging technologies or the impact of Brexit on the supply and movement of goods – organisations need to be able to overcome the challenges ahead and keep everything running smoothly.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
MAY 15, 2019
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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