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Data and Supply Chain: Seven Myths That Hinder Your Success with AI and Analytics

ThroughPut

Systems like the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) have been producing operational data for decades. A report by Cisco in 2018 noted that 5 quintillion bytes of data are created every day around the world; your organization being one among them. That said, data is not a new element in supply chains. Did You Know? Did You Know?

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Trends 2019: Manufacturing

Enterra Insights

Nevertheless, over the past few years there have been some significant changes in the manufacturing sector, including the maturation of additive manufacturing and the emergence of the Internet of Things (often referred to as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)). Manufacturing trends. ”[1] Those arguments still hold.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

A look at the supply chain trends and technology that will come into play in 2018. These concerns will extend into 2018, as companies work on a regulatory standard – though nothing has emerged yet. 2018 will see a focus on taking innovation beyond a buzzword and into implementable solutions that deliver executable results.

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What manufacturers need to know about IIoT

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In 2018 a Forbes magazine published an article entitled “Every company is a data company” in which the authors urged all companies to use data as a core asset. IIoT refers to the usage in areas such as manufacturing plants and supply chains. Manufacturing efficiency. Growth of IIoT. Here are some. Quality control.

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Risk Management: Is 2018 the Year of Living Dangerously?

Enterra Insights

Globalism has been a boon to the supply chain by expanding sourcing, opening new markets, accelerating growth and highlighting opportunities to save money. As we step into 2018, enterprises must realize the risks associated with their IoT ecosystem.” ”[1] They continue: “It’s not a simple question. ” 2.

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Want to disrupt your supply chain? Check out this new analytical tool

ToolsGroup

Prior to founding b2i, he was a leader in PwC Advisory's Operations and Supply Chain Management practice, and he is the 2018 chairman of the board of directors for APICS. Short and wide boxes, like auto manufacturing represent large, lower-margin segments. Brad, by the way, comes from a great pedigree.

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Scenario Modeling Is Now Crucial for Supply Chain Network Design

AIMMS

Our 2018- 2019 Network Design Survey showed that the majority of organizations are still relying on spreadsheets (nearly 60%) and gut feel (15%) to make network design decisions. At the time, only a little over 40% of respondents indicated that they used some form of advanced analytics for decision support.

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