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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. This blog is the second in a series, bringing a lens on manufacturing logistics, dissecting the application flow and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it.

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Supply chain management unlocks manufacturing financial power

Manufacturer's Monthly

The balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials seems to have reached its end for discrete manufacturers. The escalation of prices introduces a ‘knock-on’ effect, with each supplier passing on the burden to the next, ultimately squeezing the already struggling margins of manufacturers.

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Audience Quality and Quantity is Assured at Intralogistex Usa – The Number One Exhibition for the Logistics and Supply Chain Sector

i4.0 today

Coming to Florida on October 22 nd and October 23 rd – IntraLogisteX USA, the logistics and supply chain management sector’s unmissable showpiece. It’s also a gateway to key logistics markets in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. This granular strategy also informs the show’s location.

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Optimas Adds Leaders for Distribution, Manufacturing

Fastener News Desk

Illinois-based fasteners distributor Optimas developed its manufacturing and distribution roles to function together. Jim Heller Jim Heller was named Senior Vice President of Distribution, and Chris Martens was named Vice President of Manufacturing for the Americas region.

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Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)

ATS

Share A manufacturing organization can be likened to a symphony orchestra, and manufacturing operations management (MOM) is the conductor. This blog explains the role of MOM in manufacturing. What is manufacturing operations management (MOM)? Manufacturing engineering may be involved when assets need replacing.

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Smartify Robots – Critical Functions of Sensors in Robot Navigation

i4.0 today

Over the past several years, robots have gained significant momentum in a variety of industries, such as logistics and delivery, manufacturing, cleaning and disinfection, and daily services. While people are enjoying the enormous benefits of robots and autonomy, it is crucial to understand how these autonomous functions (e.g.,

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Four Robotic Predictions for 2024: AI set to supercharge robotic automation

Gary Mintchell

But how will these trends impact robotics and automation and what can the manufacturing industry expect to see next year? However, automation expertise will remain a scarce and valuable resource in the process of AI revolutionizing manufacturing. I can’t wait to see this evolve next year.

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