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The Future of Smart Supply Chain with Industry 4.0

ATS

The importance of the supply chain is most easily illustrated by the vast scale of the repercussions that follow when supply chain problems occur. Supply chain digital transformation — driven by Industry 4.0 Digital transformation in logistics and supply chain. developments. Industry 4.0

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How automation storage and retrieval systems will shape the future of distribution operations

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn how effective traffic management and real-time communications among warehousing system robotics are enabled via EtherCAT. AS/RS Insights: Ongoing labor shortages and the rising cost of warehouse real estate have led to increased adoption of automation technologies among logistics providers.

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The Manufacturing Value Chain Guide

ATS

There are five primary pieces that make up the value chain: 1. Inbound logistics: These are activities needed to bring materials to the production floor, principally warehousing and material handling. Operations: This is the heart of the value chain for the manufacturing industry. Contact us for more information.

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Robotics and Automation in 2022 – Can They be a Hedge to Recession?

i4.0 today

Ever since the occurrence of COVID, global supply chain disruption has been a massive pain point across the globe. This has made many large companies aware of the weaknesses of the current business model where manufacturing is outsourced, and global logistics is heavily needed. For example, IDTechEx predicts an 8.8-fold

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Distribution Solutions Group Enters Agreement to Acquire Hisco

Fastener News Desk

Hisco also offers vendor-managed inventory and RFID programs with specialized warehousing for chemical management, logistics services and cold storage. About Hisco For over 50 years, employee-owned Hisco has been a leader in supply chain solutions. DSG was formed through the strategic combination of Lawson Products, Inc.

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Beyond the Scoreboard: The Impact of Fastener Industry Sponsorship in Professional Sports

Fastener News Desk

With continual investment in tailored local inventory, dedicated local experts, and flexible FMI ® (Fastenal Managed Inventory) and digital solutions, we help our business partners achieve product and process savings across the supply chain – a “high-touch, high-tech” approach encapsulated by our tagline, Where Industry Meets Innovation ™.