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Importance of Ensuring a Data Management and Supervisory Control Framework Spanning Supply Chain Execution Decision Making

Supply Chain Matters

In this commentary we focus specifically on the importance of a broader end-to-end data management framework while overcoming the fragmentation of data that is locked in separate, unconnected software applications.

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Autonomous Business Planning Is Not Only Possible, It Has Already Been Achieved

Logistics Viewpoints

This metric measures the percentage of time the planners accept replenishment, transportation, or inventory plans as they are without any change in the timing of the delivery or the quantity to be delivered. You manufacture stuff. You have to have a digital platform where you get all your relevant data.” That’s an action.

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8 Warehouse Optimization Tips from Manufacturing Experts

RFgen

Outsourcing to a 3PL can provide access to advanced warehousing technologies, optimized logistics networks, and specialized expertise in areas such as inventory management, transportation, and order fulfillment. Warehouse Management Systems A WMS is the control center for modern warehouse operations.

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When Designing the Right Manufacturing Plant, Small Can Be Beautiful

Supply Chain Brain

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. What it doesn’t necessarily mean is simply transporting those Chinese mega-factories to another hemisphere. It could even entail some degree of domestic production.

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Innovative Technologies Transforming Glass Manufacturing

IT Supply Chain

Innovative Technologies Transforming Glass Manufacturing By Dean Taylor (pictured) Content Writer 22 Views Glass manufacturing is evolving rapidly with the aid of new technology. In short, robotics brings speed, safety, and consistency to glass manufacturing like never before. It’s not just about simple windows anymore.

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Celanese Leads the Pack When it Comes to Agentic AI

Logistics Viewpoints

Ibrahim Al Syed, the director of digital manufacturing at Celanese, was surprisingly forthcoming about how Celanese developed these capabilities at ARC Advisory Groups 29th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum. The company has 55 manufacturing sites across the world. We needed to model the data in a way that we can do simple searching.

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Ninety-five per cent of manufacturing execs say generative AI already boosting performance

EFT

Ninety-five of manufacturing leaders report that generative AI (Gen AI) is already boosting performance, with the most frequent use cases supply chain and inventory management; knowledge management; quality control; research development; and process automation, according to a global survey by NTT Data.