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Digital Transformation: An Imperative for Industrial Manufacturing in 2017

GlobalTranz

Are industrial manufacturers seizing all the opportunities of a more digital world? A recent article suggests that, by 2018, only 30 percent of manufacturers investing in digital transformation will be able to maximize the outcome. Possibly not. The remaining 70 percent are hindered by outdated business models and technology.

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

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Where and how manufacturers make products for Americans will change in 2017. Manufacturers must adapt to changing demands, or they will become nothing more than a statistic in history books. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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Top 3 Priorities for Manufacturing Companies in 2018

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Companies are hoping to continue their revenue growth in 2018 by setting priorities for manufacturing in 3 key areas. KLR has released the results of its annual manufacturing industry outlook report , and the optimism following last year’s elections will continue straight through 2017. So where is the additional money going?

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A Recap of Cerasis’ Week at Fabtech 2017

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Fabtech 2017 is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. FabTech 2017 - Day 1. Fabtech 2017 - Day 2. Fabtech 2017 - Day 3. Fabtech 2017 - Day 4. LinkedIn The post A Recap of Cerasis’ Week at Fabtech 2017 appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

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Although rate volatility is expected to stabilize in 2017, organizations must do more with fewer resources to survive. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. This graph shows how quickly the surge begin and rise in 2017. Consumers have power.

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Manufacturers Confident in 2017 Supply Chain

Material Handling & Logistics

While 83% of manufacturers have been adversely affected in the past by suppliers' inability to meet their needs, only one-third anticipate a shortage of parts or services in 2017, according to the ASQ 2017 Manufacturing Outlook Survey. read more.

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The Top 10 Supply Chain Blog Posts from 2017

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Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More. [e-Book]