2016

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Six tips for taking stock ahead of the Christmas shopping season

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Michele Dupré, group vice president of retail, hospitality and distribution for Verizon. While summer may still be top of mind for consumers, the retail industry is laser-focused on preparing for the 2016 Christmas season.

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Universal Robots on Worldwide Business with Kathy Ireland: Lowering the Automation Barrier for Small and Mid-sized Companies

Universal Robots

Robots aren’t just for big manufacturers anymore. And they’re not just for companies with deep technical staff or deep pockets. Today’s cobots are attracting interest from all sizes of companies, all over the world—many with no automation experience at all. The business drivers for cobots are compelling as highlighted in.

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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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NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for NNMI Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

NIST Manufacturing

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Speeding Robotics Automation with AI

The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.

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Track and trace visibility in smart manufacturing

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Rising customer demands, increasing complexities and an ever-growing army of competitors – no industry is safe from the challenges of modern business. A new guide from Zebra Technologies outlines how, with the right technologies and the right approach, you can overcome the hurdles and build a factory of the future.

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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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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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Consistent product data crucial to optimising processes

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Quick access to shipping information enables businesses to plan their processes more efficiently.

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Insights on how to fulfil the multichannel promise from eDelivery Conference

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Hundreds of S.O.L.D. - Supply chain, Operations, Logistics, Delivery - professionals from across the ecommerce and 3PL sector came together last week for the second eDelivery Conference (EDC 2016) at London's Hammersmith Novotel.

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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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Integrated Applications acquires exclusive UK rights to VariAdd Project for SAP Business One

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Integrated Applications has acquired the exclusive UK intellectual property (IP) rights to Variatec's VariAdd Project solution for project and service driven companies using SAP Business One.

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The future of the modern day supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

In today's omni-channel world retailers are creating new, innovative and quick ways to get orders to their customers – and same day delivery has become another strategy that takes modern day logistics to a whole new level. How can retailers keep on top of the multiple channels that make up their logistics infrastructure in real time, confidently meet delivery promises and ensure these innovative services are delivering incremental value?

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LADA Image optimises Warehouse Management and launches new facilities with Infor SCE

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Infor, provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the Cloud, has deployed WMS from the Infor SCE suite at another warehouse of LADA Image, the official distributor of spare parts for LADA automobiles.

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Smartbox Group implements RELEX's Supply Chain Optimisation solution to maximise sales and increase operational efficiency internationally

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Smartbox Group, a global leader of the experience gift concept with shares in Europe, has selected RELEX Solutions' supply chain software to implement optimised supply chain processes for its rapidly growing global operation.

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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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It's time to put more women at the top of the supply chain

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Kevin O'Marah, Chief Content Officer, SCM World. Increasing the number of women in leadership positions in public companies improves profitability. Men and women work in different ways, bringing different strengths to the table, so it makes sense that gender diversity means better business decisions. So, why is the supply chain profession still struggling to attract, retain and recognise female talent?

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Gartner announces ranking of top European supply chain organisations for 2016

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Gartner, Inc., revealed its 2016 ranking of the top 15 supply chain organisations based in Europe at its annual Supply Chain Executive Conference, held from 19-20 September in London.

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Manhattan Exchange EMEA 2016 to shine spotlight on delivering a fulfilling customer experience

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Manhattan Associates, Inc. has announced a powerful line-up of keynote speakers for its Exchange EMEA conference to take place October 5-6 at Hotel du Collectionneur in Paris, France.

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No business is an island

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Today, no business operates alone. In order to be successful globally, every business has to rely on an ecosystem of partners – suppliers, factories, logistics providers, financial institutions and others to efficiently serve customers and to find new ways to deliver value. The supply chain has transformed into a supply network – from linear to multidimensional.

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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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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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International SAP Conferences on Extended Supply Chain and IoT - November 3-4, The Hague, Netherlands.

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

6 Events, 1 Venue, 600 Attendees.

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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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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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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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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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Improving SRM using EDI

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Ewan Friend, Managing Director of EDI company, Data Interchange, explores the contribution that EDI plays in supplier relationship management.

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6 Common Production Scheduling Mistakes Manufacturers Make

Effective shop floor production planning and execution can be challenging. Despite technological advancements and methodologies, many manufacturing production managers still encounter issues that result in late orders, cash flow difficulties, and dissatisfied customers. These challenges can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and impact overall profitability.

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Industry 4.0 is here - Industrial automation

Universal Robots

What if we could always get in touch with our UR robots, anywhere, anytime - from any device? That was the question Airgate, a Danish developer of customized IoT solutions, often encountered when talking to distributors and end-users of UR robots. Airgate had developed a GSM modem solution, ARCS basic, that provides.

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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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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.