November, 2016

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Drax enlists the support of Crimson & Co to help revolutionise its planning processes

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Energy firm Drax, which supplies up to approximately eight per cent of the UK's electricity needs, is enhancing its business processes following the successful implementation of a new Advanced Planning Scheduling (APS) system.

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Demystifying cobot safety: The four types of collaborative operation

Universal Robots

Collaborative robots have become the buzzword in industrial automation. At Universal Robots, we define ‘collaborative‘ by ease-of-use, ease of integration, and affordability, and safe. In this blog, we focus on how the safety aspect is defined by the current safety standard. In February, Universal Robots welcomed the new.

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Keep Calm. You're Prepared. (Right?)

Manufacturers Alliance

While the events most often planned for are site- or natural disaster–related, businesses should also include workplace violence, terrorism, and cyberattacks in their business preparedness efforts. This is especially true given the nature of black swan events as those that (1) take place outside of regular expectations, (2) carry an extreme impact, and (3) seem obvious, explainable, and predictable in hindsight.

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Supply chain complexity and too many KPIs named as the key challenges logistics professionals are facing

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

An international survey of 500 global logistics professionals reveals agreement on the need to reduce supply chain complexities, fine tune key performance indicators (KPIs) and offer a consistent customer experience across all channels.

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The Manufacturing Edge: Five Strategies to Outpace the Competition

The world of manufacturing is evolving—and so must the factories that drive it. This eBook reveals five transformative strategies that can help manufacturers gain a lasting competitive edge. Through insights from aerospace leaders, energy innovators, and the factories of tomorrow, we show how manufacturers are moving beyond traditional approaches. From building smarter, adaptable systems to embracing iterative design and fostering resilient cultures, these strategies are shaping the future of pr

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NeoGrid to attend Argyle’s 2016 Leadership in Supply Chain Management & Procurement Forum

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

NeoGrid, a global technology provider of end-to-end supply chain management solutions, is the Senior Supporter Partner of the Argyle Executive Forum's 2016 Leadership in Supply Chain Management & Procurement Forum on Nov. 16, 2016 at The Fitzpatrick Grand Central in New York City.

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Frost & Sullivan lauds incadea on improving customer Experience

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Based on its recent analysis of the automotive cloud-based dealer management solution (DMS) market, Frost & Sullivan recognises with the 2016 Europe Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Service Leadership.

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New Blue Yonder solution helps grocers to optimise replenishment for fresh assortments

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Set against a backdrop of declining profitability and significant changes in consumer lifestyles, retailers are under pressure to deliver the best freshness and optimal availability to their customers without the ability manage cost-to-serve.

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Three in four Brits snub retailers with slow customer service

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Interactive Intelligence Group Inc., provider of cloud services for customer engagement, communications and collaboration, has released research revealing that over three quarters of UK consumers (79 per cent) will use a different retailer if they don't receive a timely response from customer service.

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Key manufacturing takeaways from JDA FocusConnect 2016

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Franck Lheureux, Regional Vice President, EMEA, JDA Software. As 2016 draws to a close, it's clear that the next 12 months are set to be extremely disruptive for the manufacturing industry.

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Are You Over-Complicating Your Linear Motion or Leaving It Out Altogether?

As automation continues to evolve, the demand for smarter, more integrated solutions will only grow. The Accuride FULLELECTRIC® is a new approach to powered linear motion that represents the next evolution in system design. By integrating compact electric actuators directly into Accuride's industry leading drawer slides, this approach addresses the pain points of traditional systems while delivering reliable performance.

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Cooper Software to undertake further QlikView product for Butcher’s Pet Care

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Following on from the success of previous IFS, ACQUIRE and QlikView projects for leading independent pet food manufacturer, Butcher's Pet Care, Cooper Software has been selected to deliver a further QlikView project for the company.

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68% of the manufacturing industry ‘is incentivised with gifts from suppliers’

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Rewarding corporate clients for their custom and loyalty has always been big business, but new data has revealed that the practice is more common place in the manufacturing industry than any other.

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Chief Robotics Officer - a leader in innovation

Universal Robots

Technology has always been a crucial driver of change in human history; the invention of the wheel, the steam engine, or the internet. Robotics and automation technologies will definitely be seen as a game-changer, even if the extent of change brought about is still to come. While robots have been used in industrial processes.

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New study finds 93% of UK Millennials lack trust in online retail, despite e-commerce on the rise

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

UK Millennials have growing security concerns around sharing personal information with retailers, but their need for a convenient shopping experience still outweighs these worries, according to new research released by LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Ashley Furniture selects LLamasoft as supply chain design technology of choice

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

LLamasoft, the supply chain design software solutions provider, has announced that Ashley Furniture Industries (Ashley) has selected LLamasoft as its supply chain design software provider of choice.

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A10 Networks' Cloud vision comes to life with introduction of A10 Lightning Application Delivery Service (ADS) for Cloud applications

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A10 Networks, the secure application services company, has rolled out its A10 Lightning Application Delivery Service (ADS) — a Cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to boost the delivery and security of applications and microservices across public, private and hybrid clouds.

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Thinking outside the box when it comes to Christmas discounting

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Ian Webster, Chief Customer Officer, Big Data For Humans. Christmas is now just over 4 weeks away and we all know what that means for retailers.

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Supply chain transformation - having the competitive edge

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Mikko Kärkkäinen, Group CEO, Relex Solutions. Supply chain management was once a relative backwater, but in recent years it has moved decisively center stage. A well-managed supply chain operation is, increasingly, a critical factor, even the critical factor, in a business's success.

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Build & Own Scale-Ready Industrial IoT Solution on Flex83 Middleware

Your Industrial IoT software is never ready to scale unless your platform can handle multiple assets at enterprise-level, deploy on any cloud, and provide a modern tech stack for rapid application development with complete IP Ownership, all while reducing cloud operations costs by 90% per connected device. In the technical paper developed with the product team behind Flex83, find how you can build & own your custom IoT platform on the Flex83 Middleware that: Is Scale-ready for 65M+ Connected Ass

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Fear of supply chain collapse keeps many online retailers in unhappy relationships

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

According to William Walker, sales director of Berkshire-based Walker Logistics Ltd, online retailers continue to employ under-performing fulfilment services partners for far longer than they should because of a misguided fear that switching to another supplier will result in a hiatus when customer orders will go unfulfilled.

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TIBCO Insight Platform enhances intelligent business operations with data management and analytics logic

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

TIBCO Software Inc., a global provider of integration, API management, and analytics solutions, has announced its TIBCO Insight Platform solution for facilitating faster and more informed decisions and actions on the business.

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