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15 Types of Manufacturing Software (+ Who Benefits from Each)

Unleashed

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

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Logistics in the Manufacturing Industry: New report highlights 3PL benefits

Kanban Logistics

The past few years have been quite the rollercoaster for manufacturers. In this article, we’ll look at the latest reports on manufacturing activity, while showing how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can offer great logistics benefits within the manufacturing industry. Third-party procurement.

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How Blockchain Can Improve Manufacturing In 2019

IQMS

By 2023, 30% of manufacturing companies with more than $5B in revenue will have implemented Industry 4.0 Blockchain’s greatest potential to deliver business value is in manufacturing. provide valuable insights into how blockchain can improve supply chains and manufacturing. A copy of the study is available here (PDF, 32 pp.,

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Space: The final logistics and supply chain management frontier

Kinaxis

Accessing what’s beyond our globe has become an accepted source of socio-political promotion. This is the material that will be used for routine activities and operations, from the supply of food to the staff who’ll operate the missions to the re-usable technology that will allow humans to travel and work in space.

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From Requirements to Launch: Arena’s Expanded QMS Capabilities Help Speed Innovation

Arena Solutions

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. While much of this time is dedicated to conceptualization, prototyping, and testing, the approval process by regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Commission (e.g.,

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement.

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When We Don’t Have Answers, We Need to Work Quickly To Build Them

Supply Chain Shaman

Four industries–B2B Technology, Aerospace and Defense, Retail Apparel, and Food Manufacturing–grew inventory during the pandemic. In contrast, other sectors reached unprecedented shortages, including Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Contract Manufacturing, and Retail Home Improvement.