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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?

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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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The procurement Summit 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Launched in 2014 and brought to you by the eWorld Procurement & Supply team, The Procurement Summit will provide senior purchasing, sourcing and supply chain executives across the North of England with an unmissable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest industry innovations, best practice and new technology solutions.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series VI: Pam Heminger, Senior Vice President of Procurement & Planning, Caterpillar

NC State SCRC

For nearly 100 years, Caterpillar has been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Under Pam’s leadership, her organization is focused on creating and sustaining process efficiency within this complex environment. “My With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion, Caterpillar Inc.

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6 Strategies for Better Supply Chain Management in the Current Economy

Oracle SCM

Companies tripped over themselves to build ecommerce portals, and one-click purchasing grew in relevance. The pace of change hasn’t slowed, and now the Internet of Things , digital operating models, and predictive analytics are further enhancing the end-to-end capabilities of the business.

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Looking Beyond Red Arrows

Supply Chain Shaman

It is seldom a story of the translation of supply chain transformation to improve dynamic organizational capabilities or sustained balance sheet results. Growth in car buying stimulated the value chain. Career paths, analytics and center of excellence are better defined with greater results in these industries.

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The State of Digital Freight: The 4×4 Blueprint for Freight 2020

Freightos

There’s a lot of talk about AI, blockchain, and the internet of things; those are very important, but the thing missing most in this industry, is open data standards. Internet of Things. Today, you buy a seat on a plane and the seat is there waiting for you. Open data standards. Two-sided commitment.

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