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Data and Digitization in Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

Manufacturing has been the lifeblood of the global economy for hundreds of years. Because manufacturers have historically moved factories to regions featuring cheap labor and few regulatory restrictions (sometimes referred to as outsourcing or offshoring), a misconception has arisen about the importance manufacturing to national economies.

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The introduction of E-Procurement.

ModusLink Corporation

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!

Supply Chain Game Changer

But is that enough of a far-reaching vision to offer much more than an incremental view of what we see today based on existing technology? Any view of the near future is more likely to describe incremental changes and incremental advancements based on the current knowledge base. Enabling Technologies.

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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

If upstream partners fail, as in the case of Thai computer disk drive manufacturers (factories hit by flooding) or Japanese semi-conductor producers (the 2011 tsunami), supply chains running too lean may have no fallback solutions. While the lean concept was born from the world of manufacturing, agility came largely from software development.

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11 Tips to Take Your Supply Chain Career to the Next Level

SCMDOJO

Set Realistic Career Goals To build a successful career, establish achievable goals aligned with your aspirations, such as becoming a supply chain manager, logistics director, or category manager. Connecting with like-minded professionals in these communities not only expands your knowledge base but also fosters valuable connections.

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9 Predictions from o9 for 2022

o9 Solutions

It won’t come from a direct attack on supply chain systems and tools, but rather it will start from being linked to an unsecured data source. With that much data to search, it takes time to find the source of the breach. Leverage Technology in Industrial Manufacturing. That’s where bankruptcy comes into play.

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Warehousing 101: An Introduction to Digital Warehouse Automation

RFgen

A survey conducted for Zebra’s Warehouse Vision Report found that 59% of IT and operations personnel in manufacturing, retail, transportation and wholesale market segments planned to expand process automation between 2017 and 2022. LEARN MORE: How mobile data collection influences automation ». Why You Should Automate Your Warehouse.