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Industrie 4.0: Its Impact on Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

Industrie 4.0 is an initiative for digitizing the industrial economy. The “4” refers to a fourth industrial revolution, following steam power, mass production, and then IT and robotic automation. to supply chains. The clearest impact on supply chain planning involves demand. Industrie 4.0

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Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Differences and Changes for Manufacturers

OptiProERP

We live in an era where it is hard to imagine the manufacturing industry without robots, sensors, and computer-enabled software systems. But, before discussing the fifth industrial revolution, let’s brush up on the fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0. In addition, Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0,

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The Counter to Constant Supply Chain Volatility Is Pervasive Visibility and Industry Collaboration

Logistics Viewpoints

For more than a year, global supply chains have been buffeted by one major disruption after another. The surging Delta virus, devastating floods in China and Germany and cyber attacks on South African ports are amongst the latest in a series of events that continue to send shock waves throughout the system. The impact?

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Doing Business in Germany

QAD

Germany is the largest economy in the EU, and it’s the second most populous country. After WWII, Germany was divided into two sectors, the FRG (West Germany) and the GDR (East Germany). Germany adopted the Euro in 1999. Manufacturing in Germany. Industrial production is growing at about 3.3%

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Manufacturing is Back, Big and Bold in Chicago

QAD

There aren’t many things I love more than a good manufacturing trade show. There’s simply no better place to discover cutting-edge manufacturing technology, learn about new solutions firsthand and swap ideas with other professionals working at the forefront of innovation. Manufacturing is back and was big and bold in Chicago.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Use a two-pronged approach that couples new recruitment approaches with technology to provide transparent operational insight. Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.”

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Straight Talk on 5G for Industrial Applications

Logistics Viewpoints

5G represents the next generation of broadband cellular technology. I have written before that 5G for supply chain applications is still at the hype stage. However, the 5G protocol is slowly evolving to add more features for industrial applications. Pietro Valsecchi, Covestro’s Expert on 5G.