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What manufacturers need to know about IIoT

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

In manufacturing, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the technology that will allow companies to purposely instrument their equipment and products to collect data and then use it to improve, experiment and develop value. IIoT refers to the usage in areas such as manufacturing plants and supply chains. What is IoT and IIoT?

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Are We Entering the Internet of Things Age?

Enterra Insights

Journalist Jessica Bennett writes, “We are living in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT). It’s not just our phones, tablets, and computers connected to the Internet anymore. He described it as a “growing network of physical objects that are connected through the Internet and communicate without human interaction.”

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Ensuring Safe Material Handling in Warehouses

SCMDOJO

It involves the movement, storage, control, and protection of goods throughout the process of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. OSHA’s guidelines for safe material handling are comprehensive, encompassing everything from the correct lifting techniques to ensuring safe passageways for the movement of goods.

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Learning to Work with Machines That Learn What the Experts Know

NC State SCRC

Optimized decisions in manufacturing would lead to inventory shortages or surpluses in other parts of the chain. But moving to a broader view also requires that individuals be able to absorb much more information from a diversity of sources. End to end views produce a plethora of data that is overwhelming!

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The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While it’s undeniably important to source products responsibly and produce recyclable or reusable products, companies also need to focus on making the transportation and distribution of products more sustainable. Ensure Your Materials Are Ethically Sourced. About the Author About Blume.

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Blockchain and Reverse Logistics: Recapturing Costs and More

GlobalTranz

Using a combined blockchain and reverse logistics strategy can help alleviate these costs, and supply chain executives need to understand a few things about it Reverse Logistics Carry High Risk in Supply Chain Management Risk within reverse logistics is higher than that and forward logistics. GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER.

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Can Cognitive Computing Make Blockchain More Useful?

Enterra Insights

”[2] They add, “This lack of understanding, combined with concerns over a lack of clear regulatory guidelines, could potentially hinder more widespread adoption of blockchain technology.” On-time delivery of raw materials and/or components can make or break a small manufacturer’s production schedule and profitability. .