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How “Process Robots” are Enabling Supply Networks

The Network Effect

Think about an electronic workforce of process robots designed to count your inventory items in real time, on demand, with no mistakes made. Unfortunately the S&OP process wasn’t integrated well between business functions and a budget for this effort was never established. You pay them nothing, and they never complain.

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The Internet of Things: How “Process Robots” Are Enabling Supply Networks (Part 2)

The Network Effect

In yesterday’s post I introduced the concept of “process robots”, and showed how they are already being deployed within supply networks to automatically do the work. will determine the algorithms the robot uses to set the target inventory levels. Think about a service like Angie’s List.

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Robots Take Center Stage at MODEX 2024

Logistics Viewpoints

MODEX is the leading trade show for supply chain, logistics, and material handling solutions in North America. MODEX 2024, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 11 to 14, attracted more than 35,000 attendees and featured over 150 educational sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events.

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Welcome to A Day at ProMat 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center. First stop, Pickle Robot. A typical HAI robotics project includes 8 – 80 robots.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. Supply Chain 4.0.

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Gain a Leading Edge in Inventory Management through Digital Transformation

DELMIA Quintiq

However, massive gaps in inventory management and global supply chains were exposed over the last 18 months, with the coronavirus pandemic wiping out a total of $50 billion in exports across global value networks. Getting raw materials manufactured into something whole and useful is a complex process.

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Steel: The Perfect Material for a Circular Economy, but with a Huge Decarbonization Challenge

DELMIA Quintiq

Steel scrap can be blended through the recycling process to produce different types of steel to meet changing customer demands. Although steel can extend the life cycle of products and is a key enabler for a circular economy, the steel production industry itself is lagging in terms of sustainable practices and operations.