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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

In 2003, the retail giant began a “slap and chip” program to place RFID tags on all of their pallets and case packs. This is the time to begin planning for a near-future where sensors are printed onto products as a matter of course, so maintenance specialists can determine product usage, material degradation and other performance metrics.

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5 Factory Uses for Sensors You Might Not Expect

DELMIA Quintiq

In 2003, the retail giant began a “slap and chip” program to place RFID tags on all of their pallets and case packs. This is the time to begin planning for a near-future where sensors are printed onto products as a matter of course, so maintenance specialists can determine product usage, material degradation and other performance metrics.

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7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained

Supply Chain Opz

For example, in 2011 Amazon initiated a program called Amazon Prime (free 2-day shipping and discounted 1-day shipping). For example, some cosmetics manufacturers formulate products and choose a packaging and labeling that complies with the regulations of multiple countries in Asia. 7) Adopt Both Service and Financial Metrics.