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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. We look at 6 core areas that manufacturing companies will take a long look at as they gear up for a successful 2016. E-Commerce for Manufacturing. Manufacturers will seek custom (or specifically tailored) e-commerce solutions.

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ERP Aids Your Sustainability Initiatives

QAD

Sustainable manufacturing refers to the ability to manage manufacturing operations “in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Sustainability Objectives for Manufacturers. Improved responsiveness to new and existing regulatory requirements.

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AI in eCommerce: Benefits, Use Cases, and Risks

Unleashed

Shoppers can now enjoy more personalised buying journeys, as merchants make it faster and easier to find the products that they’re most likely to purchase. Goods are being produced, procured, and delivered more efficiently with reduced costs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the game for online businesses. billion by 2027.

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Nokia’s Johannes Giloth about bringing demand planning to board level

Supply Chain Movement

Nokia is currently preparing for another major change, its purchase of Alcatel-Lucent, which is expected to close in Q1 2016. At the same time, the entire telecommunications industry continues to evolve at tremendous pace. By Helen Armstrong. What is your responsibility? “As It’s a one-stop shop.”. You can do it on site.

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Are You Ready for AI to Bring Fiction to Life?

Arena Solutions

With greater numbers of electronics, software, and sensors in smart products, today’s manufacturers and supply chains need better ways to collaborate throughout new product development and introduction (NPDI) to ensure products work as designed. The handles, the compartments, the wheels? Be Smart About Your Product Development.

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Yowza! A Nine-Step Decision Process to Help Guide Supply Chain Planning Selection

Supply Chain Shaman

They center on how to make a good decision in the purchase of supply chain planning solutions. Most have purchased software, but are dependent on Excel spreadsheets. The most common questions include: What should I do about the discontinuation of SAP APO in 2025? The source of data for this blog comes from market triangulation.