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Out of Africa

Supply Chain Shaman

Global multinational companies have a dilemma. Most global multinational companies have a solid base now in South America and Asia, but the race is on for Africa. I spent this week at SAPICS in South Africa. I spent this week at SAPICS in South Africa. Internet of Things As an Enabler.

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Orchestrate and Operate Sustainable Transportation by Leveraging Logistics Data

Logistics Viewpoints

The role of logistics in modern companies is not only to support corporate strategy but also to enable it. Let’s face it, logistics is always a challenging endeavor, even beyond the latest pandemic disruption, and particularly now as companies struggle to meet sustainability goals.

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How the IoT Platform Fixes Problems in Today’s Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

At the same time, machines-to-machine connectivity through the Internet of Things (IoT platform) is increasing the value of data companies have to analyze. This leads to better-reduced transit times and cost savings for the company. Safety Concerns Will Drive Further Use of the IoT.

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New tech coming to ERP systems near you

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Within Africa, the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies and solutions has been far slower. Customization Every company and every manufacturer is unique, with different pain points that they need to address – there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all.

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9 Ways Manufacturers Can Develop More Sustainable Products

Arena Solutions

The companies and businesses that have survived the pandemic have been forced to reevaluate how they do business by adjusting their processes, identifying performance gaps, and finding ways to allow for more adaptability and flexibility without increasing costs or waste.

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Embracing the Digital Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

I will be speaking and working with clients in wonderful locations in Brussels, China, Germany, London, Mexico, Peru, and South Africa. Few companies speak of digital marketing now: it is just assumed. Is my opportunity in the area of digital manufacturing? “ (The use of Internet of Things and 3D Printing to transform manufacturing.)

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Supply Chain Disruption and Digitization

Enterra Insights

They include: Real-time Big Data and advanced analytics; mobility; the Internet of Things (IoT); social media; additive manufacturing (aka 3D printing); and drones/autonomous vehicles. The IoT, however, will dramatically increase the amount of data with which companies must deal. ” Internet of Things.