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Control Towers: If Only There Was A Clear Definition

Supply Chain Shaman

What is an easy definition? There is no class of technologies, or common definition, for “control towers.” When they built the project, they did not realize that they did not have access to daily data daily for their third-party warehouses and contract manufacturing locations. Without clear definitions projects expect failure.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

The race started in 2016 as a foggy definition of digital appeared in supply chain marketing from technology providers. Today, there is no standard definition of digital. The numerous definitions across the supply chain technology and consulting providers are very different and often confusing. What is a digital brain?

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Top 10 Features of an Autonomous Warehouse

3PL Insights

It’s said that an autonomous warehouse functions much like the way autonomous vehicles navigate the road. Robots move on their own throughout a warehouse, maneuvering around obstacles—they stop for human workers, pick up crates, and move them from one location to the next, moving through a packing system that may see very human hands.

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Production Management: Definition, Tools, & Processes

Unleashed

Production schedules are dynamic documents that may include certain variances relevant to the current production cycle. Implement contingencies in times of changing supply and demand. Monitor processes, improve efficiency, and identify opportunities for improvement. Improve visibility across manufacturing dashboards.

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Why Use Augmented Reality in Your Warehouse or DC?

Talking Logistics

Now, the trend is to use this technology commercially; for the logistics industry, there are many potential use cases in a warehouse. First, let’s discuss the basic definition of AR, then we can dive a little deeper into how this innovative piece of technology could potentially be used in a warehouse. Here are some examples: 1.

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Logility to Acquire Network Optimization Provider Starboard Solutions

Logility

a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Starboard Solutions Corp., Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.

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Types of Procurement Reports: Definition & Benefits

SCMDOJO

From the Purchase Order (PO) Status Report to the RFQ Performance Report, each report is dissected to provide a clear definition and a deeper understanding of its significance. Join us on this exploration as we uncover the definitions hidden within the realm of procurement reports and access free sample reports!