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How Cloud-Connected CAD and PLM Drive Collaborative and Streamlined Product Development

Arena Solutions

Some include: Lack of understanding of the end-user goals and challenges Inability to mitigate risks or unforeseen disruptions Poor product quality or design Lack of product differentiation To illustrate, the Segway Electric Scooter’s introduction was met with a fast demise in 2001 due to its inability to solve consumers’ real-world problems 1.

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If Only There Were More Choices

Supply Chain Shaman

The hype cycle was my favorite Gartner model when I was a Gartner analyst in 2001-2003.) Most of the newer technologies–cognitive computing, machine learning, autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrency, the use of drones for sensing, additive manufacturing, wearables, and blockchain are early in evolution.

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Why Have We Not Reduced Inventory?

Supply Chain Shaman

” CFO of a major manufacturer. I have been an industry analyst since 2001. This week, as I prepare for our second webinar on October 26th at Supply Chain Insights , I am working with Abby Mayer (@indexgirl) to understand the performance of discrete industries over the past decade. I am a skeptic. I want to believe.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

McLean purchases a steamship and a railroad terminal company. Export manufacturing starts moving away from ports. More types of goods are traded economically, and much manufacturing is transferring to developing economies. The first of 14 residential shipping container complexes now built in the UK is completed in 2001. . .

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In 2001, La Poste had become a leading player in the express parcel business in Europe. Flex Pulse aggregates and interprets live streaming data from multiple sources to spot and manage disruptions in the supply network of 14,000 suppliers. The main push comes from manufacturers and brands. What are you working on these days?

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The Ultimate Guide to Beer Profit Margins & More

Unleashed

Liquor wholesalers buy beer, wine, spirits and other alcoholic drinks from manufacturers, and sell them to pubs, bars, supermarkets and other liquor retailers. Brewers have captured the drinkers that have traditionally purchased light and premium brand beers. The Complete Guide To Calculating Total Manufacturing Costs.