Sat.Sep 03, 2016 - Fri.Sep 09, 2016

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Human, Meet Cobot: The User Experience in Action

Universal Robots

Collaborative robots (cobots) are being adopted at unprecedented rates, due in large part to their user-friendly design. This positive user experience is no fluke. It comes as a result of in-depth research and design and ongoing testing to explore how the robots are actually being used and how they can be continuously improved.

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Harnessing lean manufacturing in the factory of the future

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Global manufacturing supply chains face regular challenges: rising material and energy costs, smaller, local competitors offering lower prices and, studies now show, $900 billion lost in waste. In order to survive, manufacturers need to shift their mind-set, adapting existing processes to work with greater efficiency and precision.

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Fulfilling the multichannel promise at eDelivery Conference

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Following its successful inaugural year, the eDelivery Conference (EDC) returns to London in 2016. The event will address the latest trends and developments, as well as the best strategies for the 'S-O-L-D' – Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics and Delivery – industry.

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Amazon Dash Button – the shopping experience of the future?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Alex MacPherson, Solution Consultant Manager, Manhattan Associates. The recent announcement of the Amazon Dash Button is yet another example of how Amazon continues to be one step ahead of the retail game. Retailers all over the globe aspire to catch up to their constant innovation and this latest stunt should be no different.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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How workforce management technology can help the retail industry overcome the impact of the national living wage

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Jason Shorrock, VP Retail Strategy, JDA. The introduction of the compulsory national living wage in April 2016 is great news for the UK's six million workers that stand to benefit from what is fundamentally an immediate pay rise.

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