Locus Robotics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Home January 31, 2024 MODEX 2024: What to See and Do in Atlanta Mary Hart , Senior Content Marketing Manager Back to Blog March has St. While you’re at MODEX, we know you’ll be busy checking out the booths, presentations, and demos, but you’ll also have to eat and should explore the sites.

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 31, 2024

Patrick’s Day and Easter (yes, it’s in March this year) as the top celebrations, but in the manufacturing and supply chain world, the biggest celebration in March is MODEX in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia World Congress Center. Make sure you have these presentations in your schedule. By Mary Hart March has St.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Supply Chain Insights Training, 2024 The Opportunity Based on my research, I believe there is an opportunity to reduce the number of planning roles by 80-85%. The focus is on the platform; in each presentation, the company struggles to answer the question, “What problem do you solve? And, why should a business leader care?”

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Christopher Gonzales from Cornerstone will be presenting his story live on Monday afternoon.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Our 2024 guide provides supply chain managers and planners with the latest tools and insights to refine their demand forecasting processes. What are the Best Demand Forecasting Methods for 2024?

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QAD

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the quest for operational excellence is unending. QAD’s Industrial Transformation Platform At the heart of QAD’s solution portfolio is the Industrial Transformation Platform , designed to empower manufacturing and supply chain enterprises to become Adaptive Enterprises.

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QAD

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There aren’t many things I love more than a good manufacturing trade show. There’s simply no better place to discover cutting-edge manufacturing technology, learn about new solutions firsthand and swap ideas with other professionals working at the forefront of innovation. Manufacturing is back and was big and bold in Chicago.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 15, 2023

Athletic and leisure footwear manufacturer New Balance has advanced plans to build the company’s sixth footwear manufacturing facility within the United States. Commenting on the Skowhegan facility expansion, Joe Preston, New Balance President indicated: “ Manufacturing has always been at the core of our company culture.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Global Production Continues to Contract Global-wide manufacturing levels as depicted in the J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI® ended 2023 on a noted lackluster footing. Manufacturing production reportedly contracted at a slightly quicker pace in December, dashing hopes for a point of stabilization. The December reading of 49.0

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The ability to ramp up and sustain manufacturing output is a further challenge in order to generate needed cash to sustain operations. In March of 2023, Supply Chain Matters highlighted a report indicating a manufacturing reorganization with Rivian. A year ago, the stated objective was to be able to produce 85,000 vehicles in 2024.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Manufacturing Employment Impacts Across Europe and the United Kingdom , a significant period of production contraction has led to added manufacturing job losses.

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American Global Logistics

MARCH 5, 2024

Volatility and uncertainty in the logistics industry have dominated the news in 2024. As of late February 2024, CMA CGM is now shipping cargo through the Red Sea trade route. At present, shipping through the canal has declined by 36%. One sign of a return to stability comes from CMA CGM.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 25, 2024

billion for 2024, is the third largest supplier of enterprise resource planning software applications. That functionality is necessary for bakeries, dairies, and beverage manufacturers, but perhaps less important for other F&B subverticals. Infor customers were present and spoke at this summit.

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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

Episode #47: 2023 Playback | Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Summary As I sit down to write this, I’m struck by how quickly 2024 is flying by! Coming into 2024 was particularly exciting for me because we’re now in the third year of our podcast (52 episodes!) Click here to listen to the full episode.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2023

Last year, during the height of Covid-19 related lockdowns across China’s manufacturing regions, local government agencies reportedly worked with Tesla officials to keep the facility operating with the workforce restricted to campus living conditions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

This year, nearly 40,000 attendees comprising 6,200 brands from all over the world headed to the Javits Center to see what new solutions and innovations software and hardware suppliers had in store for 2024 and beyond. Joule can analyze the sustainability practices of suppliers and manufacturers that a retailer partners with.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 5, 2023

Here’s a recap of the conversation host Bryant Miller had with Shannon Wu-Lebron , Corporate Vice President, Global Retail Industry Strategy; Hong Mo Yang , Senior Vice President, Global Manufacturing Industry Strategy; and Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Supply Chain Execution Industry Strategy.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This extensive product range presents unique challenges for logistics, as each item has different storage and handling requirements. Amazon Logistics Fulfillment Centers: Estimated number: Over 185 globally (as of 2024, exact numbers can fluctuate) Function: These are massive warehouses where Amazon stores a wide variety of products.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, companies including Hyundai, Nikola , and Bosch presented their most recent fuel cells and hydrogen technology innovations, indicating a potential comeback for this environmentally friendly energy choice. This resurgence might be influenced by the announcement of a $7 billion U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

Plans established for 2024 were to increase production capacity to 85,000 vehicles. Specifically indicated: “ We have achieved meaningful reductions in both R1 and EDV vehicle unit cost across each major cost category, including material cost, manufacturing labor, overhead and logistics. The company ended Q2-2023 with a reported $10.2

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Freightera

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Freightera’s CEO, Eric Beckwitt Gives His Predictions on The Trends in Sustainability in 2024. Deglobalization will accelerate, and reshoring and localization of manufacturing will continue 2023 has seen a severe freight recession, especially in North America, with significant overcapacity and declining rates for ocean shipping as well.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Our 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Chains Research Advisory that is now available for reading and downloading i n our Research Center , The tenth prediction addresses industry specific transformal efforts undergoing additional tests and that includes commercial aircraft supply networks, and varying challenges of Airbus and Boeing.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Puneet Saxena, Corporate Vice President of Manufacturing Industry Strategy at Blue Yonder, kicked off proceedings by welcoming attendees and setting the stage for the speakers and the panel discussion that were to follow. The final presentation of the day was by Mathieu Linder, Vice President of Product Management at Blue Yonder.

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Proxima

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Albeit still some way off, we seek to explore the opportunity this could present to retailers. The effect of inflation rippled through supply chains, causing rising materials, labor, energy, and transportation costs, making it more expensive to manufacture, store, and ship goods across the board for many individuals and businesses.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The article states that “presently, there are nearly two open jobs for every unemployed worker.” Leaked internal research reveals Amazon is at risk to run out of workers for its US warehouses by 2024. Others do their holiday shopping in-person to ensure they are picking a present with quality that shows they care.

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AFFLINK

JANUARY 25, 2024

Sustainability will play a much more significant and crucial role for independent distributors in 2024. Because of this, during the year, we will present more THINK AFFLINKs discussing sustainability. These manufacturers and distributors knew the road ahead was painted green. Let’s start it off with a definition.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 31, 2024

Learn the best practices for supply chain risk management in 2024 from Resilinc, the gold standard for supply chain resiliency. In this blog, our supply chain experts share their list of ins and outs for supply chain risk management in 2024, from diversifying your supplier base to mapping your supply chain down multiple tiers.

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QAD

MARCH 18, 2021

Volvo, which originally planned to present a fully-autonomous Level 4 AV system by 2024, has pushed back the Level 4 target date to 2027 and will now aim to present a Level 3 AV model around the same timeframe as they had originally planned for a Level 4.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accomplished procurement veteran and author Tom Linton provides valuable insights into the supply chain risk management landscape in 2024 in this exclusive Q&A. What are the biggest supply chain trends we will see in 2024, and how can managers prepare for those trends? Which megatrend is top of mind for you going into 2024?

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American Global Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2024

The old status quo cannot manage these disruptions in the 2024 supply chain. To get ahead of these tectonic shifts, identifying emerging trends will help you navigate the coming 2024 supply chain changes. Supply Chain Management With disruptions likely to persist in 2024, developing supply chain resilience and agility will be crucial.

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QAD

JANUARY 12, 2024

Updated: January 12, 2024 Published: August 28, 2019 One of the bigger manufacturing business systems-related news of the past few years was SAP’s announcement that it will terminate support for its widely used ECC 6 ERP platform. First announcing that support would end in 2025 and then delaying the end of maintenance support to 2027.

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Enterra Insights

JULY 22, 2020

between 2019 to 2024, more than doubling in size. ” Understanding the numbers requires more than analyzing past and present performance. That’s why spending on supply chain advanced analytics is on the rise. “[1] Business people who don’t understand numbers don’t stay in business very long.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2022

In a communication to hosted sellers, Amazon stated: “ In 2022, we expected a return to normalcy as Covid-19 restrictions around the world eased , but fuel and inflation have presented further challenges. ”. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger indicated that the semiconductor chip shortage will last longer than expected, likely into 2024. “

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2024

As 2024 rolls out, we decided to take you through a few trends, predictions, challenges and considerations to make supply chains future-ready with AI. Take the case of a global cement manufacturer that used Throughput AI to optimize truck yards per hour utilization leading to minimizing carbon emissions and waste.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 5, 2021

He explains, “Insider Intelligence projects that as the pandemic runs its course in the next few months, online grocery adoption will reach 55% of US consumers by the end of 2024. like it did in India, Keyes predicts the penetration rate of online grocery shoppers could “climb quickly, hitting 66% in 2024 instead.”

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 11, 2022

Warehouses and manufacturing facilities alike see the need for automation to improve warehouse operations, including making the move to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Branch started off his presentation by stating that a facility’s goal should be to find the solution to the problem they’re having, even if it’s not an AMR.

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