The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Jonathon McKay , Sarah Ahern , and Joe Lynch discuss how exceptional companies grow. Focused on logistics, manufacturing, and distribution channel strategies, Jonathon helps organizations make confident decisions for bold growth. Use data to know who their best customers are and what they want – exceptional companies don’t guess.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In an effort to enhance production capabilities to keep pace with the High-Tech market demands for rapid product innovation and customized, short-run production, manufacturers are quick to adopt transformational changes and new digital solutions. Challenges Faced by High-Tech Teams.

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QAD

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Manufacturing isn’t exempt from this pressure. Some companies, such as Apple, are addressing their supply chain while making public statements on their climate stance. The manufacturing industry has adopted “Lean” techniques enthusiastically. Lean is about driving out waste from every aspect of manufacturing.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2022

The manufacturing industry faces many challenges, such as a skilled labor shortage, supply chain instability, and inventory management issues. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity to innovate and grow. GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Yet, such temporary setbacks don’t change the fact that the world is inexorably moving to an all-electric future, and innovation continues apace. Fortunately, the last two to three years have been transformative and optimistic towards electrification with major OEM manufacturers working on new technologies. Visit QAD at NAATBatt `24!

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 4, 2021

It is an amazing mix of rapidly evolving supply chains, constrained resources, product innovation and global and startup companies competing for market-share. Given the complexity, manufacturing systems of the past do not provide an effective means to support the production requirements demanded.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 9, 2022

Fulfilling safety and environmental regulations, procuring components with existing supply chain concerns, and meeting quality requirements are all challenges that have electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers turning to digital solutions and processes to help them collaborate across the supply chain. Drive innovation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Before COVID, new technologies in manufacturing took years, sometimes decades, to become fully accepted. As manufacturers invest in new technology equipment, it is going to enable smarter manufacturing. There are companies in every industry that are already embracing the reality of Industry 4.0 The manufacturing platform.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Innovation is at the forefront of the Industrial Equipment industry, with electrification, autonomy, expanded functionality and new forms, footprint and features driving change. Naturally, this comes with its own set of unique challenges, which have forced Industrial Equipment companies to adapt in a very short time.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 5, 2015

We have an employment skills gap , an uncoordinated approach to nurturing innovation, and an export imbalance. Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. government is following suit by establishing a network of manufacturing innovation hubs throughout the country.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published last week , “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation.” A total of 137 respondents completed the survey from Manufacturing, Retail, Logistics Service Provider, and other companies in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Stauffer spoke about the digital transformation the company is going through. They view their implementation of a tightly integrated suite of applications delivered in a public cloud infrastructure from Oracle as a platform on which they can build to help drive continuous innovation. HWI employed a crawl-walk-run methodology.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 9, 2021

For many companies, this is a gap. When a company attempts to automate processes without clarity, problems ensue. This post focuses on my failure to use design thinking to spark innovation with supply chain teams and my lessons learned. In the design thinking workshops for multiple manufacturers, these were conspicuously absent.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Retailers face a scarcity of final-stage warehouses near major cities; and as more companies promise same-day or even two-hour arrivals, such space is rising in demand and value.”[2] Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. ” 2) Employ local sortation.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 18, 2024

PTC was named the outright leading vendor in ABI Research’s 2024 Enterprise PLM for Large Manufacturing Competitive Assessment. Arena earned high scores in both assessment categories, Innovation and Implementation, ensuring PTC received the #1 vendor score and matrix placement over competitors such as Siemens, Dassault, and Propel.

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Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Retailers face a scarcity of final-stage warehouses near major cities; and as more companies promise same-day or even two-hour arrivals, such space is rising in demand and value.”[2] Last Mile Innovation. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs. ” 2) Employ local sortation.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

How can shippers, including retailers and manufacturers, successfully navigate this volatile landscape? Why are so many retailers and manufacturers turning to LSPs — and how are these logistics partners helping to improve margins and returns? They’re looking to LSPs to bring thought leadership, innovation and best-in-class practices.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 27, 2020

Disaster preparedness is imperative everywhere, but that goes double for the manufacturing industry. That means a company’s supply chain activities, vendors and talent pipeline could very well span the globe. That means a company’s supply chain activities, vendors and talent pipeline could very well span the globe.

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QAD

AUGUST 24, 2023

On June 16th, The Wall Street Journal published an article written by Jason Gay on innovation where he talks about the early adoption of the Apple Vision Pro. Early adopters are going to spend a lot of money to be the first to have this new Apple innovation. Planning for Innovations. He labeled himself a “skeptical jerk”.

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Logility

APRIL 17, 2020

From suits to PPE gowns and masks, from baby wipes to disinfectant wipes, from food service to grocery to food & beverages manufacturers, companies around the world are stepping up to contribute and serve where they can. We encourage you to read their inspirational stories and share them with your networks. Rockline Europe.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. In the case of medical device companies, it takes three to seven years to introduce new products. 3 KEY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FACING TODAY’S MANUFACTURER 1.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2024

BOSTON, MA and MILAN, ITALY – April 18, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is set to unveil its latest innovations in decision-centric planning at Hannover Messe. These innovations lay the groundwork for ToolsGroup’s vision of decision-centric planning. Book a meeting with our experts.

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

Unfortunately, many companies hesitate to use causal forecasting, thinking it’s too complicated or resource-hungry. Manufacturers can supercharge their predictive analytics capabilities by embracing innovative technology that supports it, like Logility. All these elements can help you predict where demand is heading.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The manufacturing industry has a strong heritage of adopting game-changing technologies to deliver higher quality products more efficiently. But Rome wasn’t built in a day, and digital roadmaps that align with company goals do not take shape overnight. But how do you get there before the competition?

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Arena’s recent Fall 2021 quality management system (QMS) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software release was all about helping manufacturers remove these bottlenecks and drive faster product innovation. Reprogram manufacturing equipment including robots. Update inspections and tests to reflect the design changes.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. Global Complexities Terence: Industrial manufacturing companies are modifying their supply chain landscape and operations to prepare for the new world.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

This is what manufacturers get paid for. Can Traditional Manufacturing Compete? Traditional manufacturing lacks the feedback loops required to rapidly respond to changes in the supply chain. As a consequence, rather than overcome the external challenges it faces, Traditional Manufacturing can fall victim to them.

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Logility

MARCH 1, 2022

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced upgrades to its software designed to elevate planning capabilities across the product lifecycle, from concept to delivery. Logility customers include Big Lots, Husqvarna Group, Parker Hannifin, Sonoco Products and Red Wing Shoe Company.

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QAD

APRIL 13, 2023

While Contract Pharma & BioPharma manufacturers continue to experience an increase in demand for more projects, new challenges are emerging from nearly every angle including new regulatory and quality requirements, workforce shortages and of course, supply chain disruptions. is likely to reach 2.1

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As smart devices become more common, medical device manufacturers will need to look at how technology can improve manufacturing and the customer experience. The medical device industry designs and manufactures a wide range of products to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients. Challenges in the medical device industry.

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OptiProERP

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often called 3D printing, has emerged as a revolutionary technology potentially transforming traditional production processes. As this innovative approach gains traction across various industries, the need for seamless integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems becomes increasingly evident.

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Arena Solutions

JUNE 6, 2023

This year’s forum was all about harnessing the power of digital to help manufacturing companies improve efficiencies and deliver better products and services.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Technology is becoming a major focus for Asian manufacturers. Many governments are incentivising companies to invest in new manufacturing technologies, and the manufacturing sector in Asia has undergone significant change in recent years. Significant trends are emerging that manufacturers should be watching.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

As a company owner in the manufacturing industry, you certainly understand technology’s vital role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Businesses in the manufacturing industry are usually among the first to adopt any latest technology because this is essential for their processes. Technology Implementation.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 22, 2023

Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. Process changes to improve sustainability What sort of process changes should manufacturers be looking at to improve sustainability?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 29, 2022

Manufacturers are aware they need to modernize to take advantage of what technology can offer. However, technology options are available for manufacturers to use that can help digitalize their operations without the expense (not to mention production downtime) of plant upgrades. The 5th, 10th or is it older? What is 4IR?

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Customer centricity in manufacturing requires a real shift in business strategy that puts the customer first, both for your products and your services. It offers a way for companies to satisfy increasing customer expectations, differentiates with more personalised products and retains more customers with exceptional customer service.

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