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How 2011 Prepared Us for Today

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The Japanese Earthquake of 2011 and resulting tsunami are not exactly top of mind these days. On Friday March 11, 2011, at about 2:45PM local time, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in Japan struck. You may remember the death and destruction from 2011 and draw a connection to the toll of the current coronavirus pandemic.

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Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Differences and Changes for Manufacturers

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We live in an era where it is hard to imagine the manufacturing industry without robots, sensors, and computer-enabled software systems. But, before discussing the fifth industrial revolution, let’s brush up on the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0. In addition, Industry 4.0 the term Industry 5.0

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Optimize Your Enterprise with QAD’s Industrial Transformation Platform

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A Strategic Response to Labor Shortages, Productivity Challenges and Change in Manufacturing and Supply Chains In the face of an accelerating pace of change, escalating workforce shortages and a productivity plateau in the manufacturing sector, QAD is delivering the Industrial Transformation Platform to overcome these industry-wide challenges.

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Manufacturing Day 2022

Enterra Insights

“US manufacturing may be poised for an overhaul and a rebound,” according to analysts from McKinsey & Company, “with a potentially significant impact on the nation’s overall economy.”[1] ”[1] They go on to note that, even without a rebound, manufacturing already makes an impact on the economy.

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5 Key Trends in 2024 for Asian Manufacturers

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Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Manufacturing will continue to be shaped in 2024 and beyond, by technological advances.

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Industry 4.0 – Smart Manufacturing of the Future! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

Since the term Industry 4.0 was first coined by the German government in 2011 it has steadily gathered pace and interest from companies across all industries. Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 So what can Industry 4.0 This is just some of what Industry 4.0 Find out more about all things industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0 is Here. Where are You?

Enterra Insights

Such is the case with latest industrial revolution. Another less dramatic but equally important change is also taking place in the midst of it all: the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Another less dramatic but equally important change is also taking place in the midst of it all: the Fourth Industrial Revolution. ” Why?