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Google Robots and the Rewiring of Automation

MIT Supply Chain

Does Google’s entry into the robotics industry mark the beginning of a renaissance in manufacturing automation? An article titled Can Google’s Robots Build a New Future for US Manufacturing? Moreover, the online giant is collaborating with Taiwan-based contract manufacturer Foxconn on the development of robot systems.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 17-21, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Google Express Plans to Shut Down Its Two Delivery Hubs (Re/Code). Oakland port terminals plan PierPass-style program (JOC). As Joe Dixon, SVP of Supply Chain at Brooks Brothers, commented at the GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference a few weeks ago: “SAP is our internal ERP system, GT Nexus is our external [supply chain] ERP system.”.

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Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2016

Talking Logistics

So, the ball is in the court of those industries and their governing bodies to come up with their own sustainability goals and plans. More companies will start addressing one of the weakest links in their supply chain transformation journey: Workforce Planning. Take all of these factors, and toss in a U.S.

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Are You Ready for the Sharing Economy?

MIT Supply Chain

A large conference for industrial designers had come to San Francisco and overwhelmed the local hotel market. iii] The plan circumvented the growing expense of renting a car at a daily rate or owning a vehicle outright. This article was first published as a Linkedin Influencer post by MIT CTL Director Professor Yossi Sheffi.

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Ecommerce COVID-19 Advice: How to Manage Online Sales During COVID-19 [New Tips Updated Weekly]

ShipBob

Other questions brought up during the webinar include: If you’re currently manufacturing overseas, are there ways to source manufacturers in the US quickly? Both brands agreed it’s really tough to plan these days. How should ecommerce brands approach financial planning during COVID-19? Improve cash flow where you can.

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Digitization is not the same as Digital Transformation, and AI cannot help supply chain planning

Kinaxis

But there is little evidence that we have even begun to explore the opportunity to redefine whole supply chain planning processes. Most supply chain planning process definitions date back to before the advent of computers. Why is Musk’s email relevant to supply chain planning? 05 to 5 Rule. The 3/3 Rule. During the 95 to 99.95

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Let’s be clear: Digitization is not the same as Digital Transformation

Kinaxis

But there is little evidence that we have even begun to explore the opportunity to redefine whole supply chain planning processes. Most supply chain planning process definitions date back to before the advent of computers. Why is Musk’s email relevant to supply chain planning? 05 to 5 Rule. The 3/3 Rule. During the 95 to 99.95