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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a collaborative blog post series about mobility in manufacturing & logistics along with Catavolt, who helps manufacturing organizations drive operational excellence with mobile apps. What is the Hyperconnected Era or “The Internet of Things?”

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Manufacturers Should Focus on This Most Critical Component for Manufacturing Operations Excellence

GlobalTranz

We conclude this two part series about manufacturing operations excellence by consultant Chuck Intrieri, by outlaying why manufacturers should focus on a critical component that will help sustain manufacturing operations excellence for years to come. What is Driving Sustainable Manufacturing Operations Excellence? Work centers?

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The Internet of Things and Big Data

Enterra Insights

At the heart of future smart systems, you are likely to find the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT). Pialat notes, “Big data and the Internet of Things are inherently connected.” Someone can count students, tickets purchased and books, while one measures height, distance and temperature.”

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

In the process, there is a fine line between marketing hype and overpromising, making buying difficult. It combines robotics, analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The key is that an excellent digital supply chain strategy starts with a clear goal rather than a list of technologies. Who has the best approach?

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Our Walk In The Fog

Supply Chain Shaman

While there is much hype on DDMRP and the use of orders as a proxy for demand, companies need to remember that orders carry latency: they are out-of-step with market purchase behavior. New forms of Internet-of-Thing (IOT) data enables information at the speed of business, but companies struggle to build streaming data architectures.

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Ivalua Now and the Art – or is it the Science – of Procurement?

ivalua

And in a way, a more automated method of working, serves to elevate the “art” or strategic thinking side of things. These days a good CPO is more than an expert in business strategy and making cost savings, they are also empathetic leaders with excellent, cross business communication skills who don’t shy away from using the latest technology.

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Industry 4.0 was Delayed, not Cancelled, by the Pandemic

Enterra Insights

are: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), big data, cloud computing, advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and augmented reality. ” Among the technologies he believes are driving Industry 4.0 Unfortunately, he left out the most important driver of digitization: cognitive technologies (i.e., They include: 1.