Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For the last decade supply chain leaders and CIO’s have been evaluating when and how to move their supply chain applications to the cloud. Many distinct factors influence the timing of their decision to make the move. And, for some organizations, understanding and realizing the full potential of the cloud can seem out of reach.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2024

As last year came to a close, the world held its 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Climate Change Conferences (UNCCC). COP participants meet annually to discuss progress being made towards mitigating the worst effects of climate change and to commit to new actions. ” So, what does this mean?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

This global market has been growing extremely fast and I forecast it continue growing at a rapid pace. In the process, I expect robotics suppliers to obtain labor resources from adjacent or similar markets to support their growth. Much of the demand increase will be driven by the needs of rapidly expanding e-commerce fulfillment operations.

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RFgen

JANUARY 12, 2024

With the ERP landscape continually evolving, understanding the distinct advantages, limitations, and applicability of both deployment types is crucial. Industries like aerospace and defense still favor on-prem ERP deployments due to the need for heightened security controls and clearances.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2023

I have written about drones a lot here in the past, and all the practical (and often times impractical) applications they have been used for. I saw an interesting story earlier this week about how a police department in a small Maryland city is using drones in its effort to thwart illegal dirt bike riding within city limits.

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DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Today, change is the only constant, and success depends on the ability to adapt quickly and efficiently. The current manufacturing environment is ripe for virtual capabilities that help manufacturers visualize and test new ideas—including workflows, line changes and facility expansions—before they occur.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2023

Across enterprises and boardrooms, companies are looking for solutions that not only address their business today, but the world around them tomorrow. It starts with being thoughtful about solving today’s challenges. A primary challenge across industries is attracting and retaining labor.

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Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Operational Automation: Streamlining Business Efficiency with Technology Operational automation is the application of technology to perform repetitive tasks and manage processes within a business. It is a cornerstone of digital transformation, providing a pathway to enhanced efficiency and accuracy in various operations.

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QAD

APRIL 18, 2024

Today, Western automakers face strategic considerations and challenges amid evolving regulatory landscapes, geopolitical tensions, and competitive pressures, particularly considering China’s growing dominance in the BEV sector. For OEMs , the aggressive timeline for adopting new technologies and adjusting production plans remains the same.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution. These activities involve numerous stakeholders, such as suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 31, 2023

infrastructure and war efforts Amazon is looking to reduce issues with deliveries that are grouped together. infrastructure and war efforts Amazon is looking to reduce issues with deliveries that are grouped together. But Walmart is looking at bikes in a different way. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Last week, The Biden-Harris Administration released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy to “guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040.”

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DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 18, 2021

Let’s now look at some of the capabilities that A & D manufacturers can leverage using the Virtual Twin Experience: Plant Line Layout –By creating a virtual twin of the plant or assembly line, manufacturers can manipulate and evaluate the placement of infrastructure and resources within a 3D workspace.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 15, 2023

While on-premises ERP deployments are still more common than one might think among mid-market manufacturers and distributors, Cloud ERP deployment has rapidly accelerated. The ERP channel landscape is transforming. These rapid changes have enormous implications for the channel.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2022

Advantages of cloud computing: Lower Cost Implementations: More Rapid Time-to-Value: Lower Upfront Costs vs license: Much Lower Internal IT costs over time – don’t want to be IT infrastructure business. Dan Gilmore and Joe Lynch discuss WMS in the Cloud. About Dan Gilmore. About Softeon. Key Takeaways: Understanding WMS in the Cloud.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2023

This is exactly what Autokiniton, with QAD at its back, was able to achieve when it experienced a direct hit from an EF-3 tornado in 2020 , and its experience offers a valuable lesson for any business considering a cloud ERP deployment. Disasters come in all shapes and sizes.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Trade Representative; and other senior officials from the Executive Office of the President and other agencies.”[1] 2] As the White House staff noted, the other co-chair of the Council is the White House national security adviser, Jake Sullivan. .”[1]

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 26, 2021

With less than 10 years left to the 2030 deadline of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it is clear that we are all not yet doing enough to achieve global sustainability targets. The current rate of production and consumption worldwide continues to deplete resources and damage our planet faster than it can recover.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

Simon Smith, the vice president of customer experience and integrated operations deployment, said this is Unilever’s largest transformation in 15 years. To have a successful implementation required dealing with a complex IT infrastructure. The company has over 400 brands, including 14 that had a turnover of more than €1 billion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility by LSCMS Shippers’ Council How would Logistics managers explain to their COO and Production group that inbound material will arrive on 23Dec but with 50% probability? What is supply chain visibility and why it is important?

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 17, 2022

Ismail explains, “Smart cities use Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors to gather and analyze information across infrastructure. Ismail explains, “Smart cities use Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors to gather and analyze information across infrastructure. ”[1] What happened to that enthusiasm?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Sam’s Club finalizes chain-wide deployment of robotic inventory scanners. Happy Friday, and happy October 28 th. This is my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing colors, with vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows popping off the trees. Fall sports are in in full swing, so I spend my weekends on the soccer and flag football fields.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 3, 2022

This is especially true when that technology is not merely an overlaying application but rather a core part of the organization’s underlying IT infrastructure, as is often the case with blockchain.”[2]. More and more sectors are discovering that the blockchain will either push them to another level or will become their greatest threat.”[1]

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 15, 2022

While the industrial sector is undergoing a transformation driven by AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), simultaneously the workforce is shifting as traditional domain experts are replaced with tech savvy workers who bring a new level of operational expertise. The Current State of Industrial AI in the Process Industries.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

When sustainable techniques and tools are added to the supply chain, businesses can increase the efficiency of infrastructure and processes like supply, monitoring, and prediction of demand. Effective deployment of inventory. Effective deployment of inventory. And when they do, every business suffers the effects.

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Silvon Software

APRIL 11, 2024

Data stands as the cornerstone of the global economy, offering significant leverage to businesses poised for expansion. However, data alone lacks intrinsic value. Without analytical tools and methodologies, navigating through vast amounts of data can be overwhelming.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Africa just does not have the infrastructure, has an education gap, and does not widely deploy technologies like GPS tracking that are common in the West. Logistics in Africa is tough. But add to that the Ebola plague, insurgent groups like Boku Haram, corruption, and instable government regimes, and you have what appears to be […].

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 4, 2024

The report further indicated that Anthropic has committed to spend upwards of $4 billion on Amazon’s various Cloud infrastructure, data management software applications or custom graphics processor chips over the next five years. Our last full edition was published on February 14. billion in Generative AI start-up Anthropic.

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QAD

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The analysts say businesses need to move to a more flexible cloud infrastructure, yet there’s always the worry about what you’ll lose in time, effort and expense. . Rapid deployment of new or changed business models in response to disrupted processes becomes possible since you don’t need to start from scratch each time.

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Logility

MARCH 27, 2017

Some competitive-minded organizations question the advisability of lengthy and complex infrastructure projects. Cloud-based deployment alternatives remove IT obstacles and accelerate the launching of supply chain initiatives. However, are the advantages of cloud deployments for supply chain solutions real and worthwhile?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field. Digital technology continues to be the key mechanism for change and value creation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The overarching goal of Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is to discover security vulnerabilities before they have a chance to affect production, which will save money, prevent unnecessary rework, and guarantee that cloud applications are staying secure due to having been safeguarded before deployment.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2023

The cost of not upgrading your IT infrastructure because it’s not broken can come back to haunt you faster than Jacob Marley’s ghost of Christmas past. While that ideological phrase and thinking may hold water in some situations, —it’s detrimental in a world where time, speed, convenience, and ubiquity matter most. The culprits?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2022

Further, there’s no loss in productivity during the transition to AMRs, because as AMRs do not require guidance mechanisms or specific infrastructure, they can often be installed into an existing operation with minimal changes or operational disruption. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) Seamlessly Usher in Organizational Change.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 11, 2022

At its core, zero trust relates to a shift in how organizations conceive of their networks and IT infrastructure.” .” He could have replaced the word “organizations” with “world” and he still would have been correct. Trust has always been the foundation upon which the global economy has been built.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs. In this blog, we’ll delve into the integrated Lean Six Sigma approach, exploring its benefits, deployment models, moreover the implications for SMEs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 15, 2023

You’ve probably already encountered it in a retail setting. You call a support center and a chatbot answers the call, understanding your natural language and providing information on shipment status. We’re already seeing it in diverse applications, such as writing emails or essays. Even writing code. Make no mistake.

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