Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

Through the pilots that DHL conducted, AR is showing tremendous productivity gains in the warehouse such as a 25% gain in picking productivity. Through the use of wearables, employees are able to navigate, scan, pick, and put away product. The 2017 Supply Chain & Logistics EMEA summit & expo was one such opportunity.

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Unleashed

MAY 26, 2021

In this article, we’ll explore the different types of additive manufacturing, the benefits and weaknesses, as well as some industries that could benefit from additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing takes a transformative approach to assembly and industrial fabrication. What is additive manufacturing? Binder jetting.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 15, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides readers another industry example of efforts underway to reexamine supply network strategies in the light of two years of disruptive impacts, with the goal of augmenting needed agility and more direct control. Background. We have another example to share with readers. .

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 17, 2016

In the shipping and manufacturing industries, that same “worldwide web” is now being deployed to encourage more energy-efficient operational and communication strategies for a low-carbon economy, thanks to IoT Tech. The transportation of goods is one of the greatest contributors to worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2014

We’ve been providing manufacturing companies and shippers with a web-based transportation management system since 1998, before web-based TMS was as prolific as it is today. With that said, one of the sweeping technologies that is currently taking hold and predicted to be a multi-billion dollar industry, is 3D printing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 20, 2021

For the warehousing and light industrial sector, managing waste and effluents efficiently is fast becoming a skill in itself. For a cost perspective, the storage and disposal of waste by-products can be a major component of operating overheads. (Infographic). Invest in the right plant and equipment.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

Industry analysts have pointed out an obvious fit with inventory optimization. Product is organized for rapid access; stock pickers get their instructions via wireless communication, directing them along efficient storage and retrieval paths for more productive yield. Here’s why.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 24, 2022

Supply Chain Matters provides our readers added perspectives on this week’s reports indicating that Apple has initiated plans for production of the upcoming new model iPhone14 to be sourced from both China and India. As our readers are aware, decisions such as this do not occur without a lot of pre-planning and collaboration.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The invention of the ocean container as a means for inter-modal sea and surface transportation movements have orchestrated the march toward lowest cost global based sourcing of components and materials. Background Ocean container shipping and logistics are the lifeblood of global supply chain movements.

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

The industrial revolution and the advent of the railroad and ocean freighters opened the door to national and global supply networks. The 50’s saw the development of “containerization” which enabled intermodal (ship, rail, air, truck) transport. Worldwide, more than 450 million people work in the supply chain industry. •

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Here’s a look back at how robots started, when they entered the industrial world, and what’s next for warehouses of the future. In fact, the term “robot” has been in use since before anyone reading this was born – unless you’re 103 or older. The Beginning of Robots Think robots are a new idea that came along recently? His play “ R.U.R.

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RFgen

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The story of the Pfizer supply chain goes beyond just moving products. Meanwhile, incorporating automation, digital monitoring, and data analytics assist in optimizing production. Real-time insights allow for swift adjustments in production schedules based on demand and supply dynamics. billion in revenue in 2023 alone.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

Multiple published reports including that of The Japan Times indicate that as a result of a cyberattack involving a component supplier, Toyota Motor incurred a one-day suspension of domestic production across the company’s 28 Japan based production lines. All rights reserved.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

The aerospace industry was an early adopter of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) which, as the name implies, involves reviewing as many components, assemblies, and subsystems as possible to identify failure modes and their causes and effects. Product selling strategies aim to gain market share.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 The worldwide 3PL industry, estimated at roughly $1 trillion in 2020, is predicted to reach $1.75 Third-party logistics, or 3PLs, help outsource business operations such as supply chain and logistics. growth over February 2020.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 6, 2018

On Tuesday, [the United States Trade Representative] proposed 25 percent tariffs on more than 1,300 Chinese industrial and other products from flat-panel televisions to electronic components,” reported Reuters. It’s 32 degrees this morning. Chance of snow and freezing rain later this afternoon. That’s baseball in New England.

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2021

While having your groceries, takeout, and new electronics delivered to your doorstep may provide an added convenience for you, what you don’t see is how that small, yet significant change, is sending a ripple of disruption in supply chains across all industries. . Now, even auto is feeling those impacts and suffering from scarcity. .

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Effective inventory tracking is a critical component of inventory management. Inventory tracking refers to the activities and processes implemented to monitor the quantity, location, and status of all the products or materials a business sells or uses. What is inventory tracking? It can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Locus Robotics

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Although robots were originally developed to do difficult tasks that can pose risks and hazards to humans in the manufacturing industry, Industry 4.0 As a result, robotic technology is an ongoing trend in the manufacturing and supply chain industries. With this in mind, how do robots actually impact manufacturing productivity?

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Whether it’s unsold products taking up valuable storage space or excess & obsolete items tying up capital, having excessive inventory can lead to increased costs and decreased cash flow. Offering products at reduced prices without accurately forecasting demand can lead to overstock.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are three main components involved: Barcoding hardware Barcoding software The barcode itself Here we’ll look in detail at all three of these components, as well as how barcoding is used as a critical part of online inventory management , warehousing and supply chain management – and some of its key benefits.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

MARCH 10, 2023

It has been a couple of years since TK Bardwell and I partnered to publish an industry report. Much of the inflationary costs in food and other products were not only impacted by labor inputs, but also the related energy cost inflation we experienced during the last two years.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 20, 2019

For example, analysts at River Logic write, “The concept of autonomously delivering products is slowly starting to become a reality. Load the part onto a transportation system. Transport to the delivery point. Transport to the delivery point. Or is it something else? ” The case for the autonomous supply chain.

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TMC

MARCH 10, 2020

A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. According to Gartner, “By 2023, 50% of global leading enterprises will have invested in real-time transportation visibility solutions.” Our real-time visibility solution.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Maintaining an efficient supply chain ensures a company can deliver products and services on time, especially in light of changing customer demands and supply chain interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workforce globalization and labor challenges The labor component of supply chains will undergo significant changes in 2022.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2022

They collectively provide evidence that the prior disruptions still occurring among industry supply chains, compounded by the latest manufacturing, logistics and transportation disruptions occurring in China, will have a longer economic and service level effect in the coming months. Global Manufacturing Output Levels Declined.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 11, 2015

The first post in this series broke down what is supplier quality management and the steps to evaluate suppliers and the second post gave you insight into the metrics to look out for by 6 major industries. We deal with our suppliers of transportation on a daily basis: our select carrier partners.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 10, 2021

Despite the challenges of the past year or two, things are slowly beginning to return to normal as peak season surges approach transportation service providers and freight auditing managers. It is challenging for managers to balance onboarding new software and technology while ensuring current profit levels and productivity do not decline.

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QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2019

As the trucking industry experiences rising industry change, just-in-time-sequence (JITS) supply chains are starting to feel the effects. In this article, we will take a closer look at these industry challenges and discuss the current and potential impacts on JITS. Disparate products can be produced on the same assembly line.

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TMC

MARCH 10, 2020

A key component of this technology trend is the need for a supply chain visibility platform. According to Gartner, “By 2023, 50% of global leading enterprises will have invested in real-time transportation visibility solutions.” Our real-time visibility solution.

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Unleashed

JUNE 13, 2023

Inventory is most commonly defined as the goods and raw materials used or produced by a business to create a saleable product. 7 types of inventory used in manufacturing Manufacturing and production businesses deal with a greater range of inventory types than most industries. The 23 Types of Inventory: What is inventory?

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Unleashed

JUNE 13, 2023

Inventory is most commonly defined as the goods and raw materials used or produced by a business to create a saleable product. 7 types of inventory used in manufacturing Manufacturing and production businesses deal with a greater range of inventory types than most industries. The 23 Types of Inventory: What is inventory?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2015

Like the multi-billion dollar chemical manufacturer that had been paying market rates for ocean transportation for eight years because nobody realized that their contract, filed away in a drawer by a transportation manager who had left the company, had expired.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2022

In prior Supply Chain Matters automotive industry supply network commentaries, we have highlighted the challenges of innovative EV powered start-ups such as Tesla , Lucid Motors and Rivian Automotive. production facility to be located east of Atlanta, Georgia. Ford Motor Company was also an initial equity investor in Rivian.

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Precoro

MARCH 31, 2023

In light of this event, we here at Precoro thought it would be a great time to go over the fundamental principles of sustainable procurement. Nowadays, more and more businesses are recognizing the significance of their environmental impact and the need for strong social responsibility.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 26, 2022

In an industry that has become so essential and dominant, it would make sense to assume all carriers and truckers follow a shipping freight costs standard for bill payment. As highlighted by Forbes , “ On average, a typical company relies on external suppliers for over 80% of the components assembled into a given product.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 18, 2022

While employees miss their social connections with coworkers, the increased productivity and convenience delivered by remote work have given rise to the demand for a hybrid work environment. In the post-pandemic world, employees have begun to view remote work in a highly favorable light. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer.

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