MRPEasy

JANUARY 26, 2024

ABC analysis helps businesses get insight into their supply chain, reduce inventory, and improve inventory management. It involves classifying stock-keeping units according […] The post ABC Analysis (80/20 Rule) in Inventory Management appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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MRPEasy

JULY 11, 2022

Make-to-stock (MTS) is a manufacturing workflow that uses the push system. This means that goods are produced to stock by “pushing” them through the supply chain according to anticipated demand. The post Make-to-Stock Manufacturing Workflow and Best Practices appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. This blog is the second in a series, bringing a lens on manufacturing logistics, dissecting the application flow and a little detail on why the serving wireless medium must behave in a particular way to support it.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Share Complex products require complex manufacturing processes, and that’s the essence of high-tech manufacturing. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” This is needed when the product requires great precision in manufacturing and the cost of failures or mistakes is high.

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MRPEasy

JUNE 29, 2023

Follow these best practices to get more control over this essential segment of the supply chain. You can also listen to this article: […] The post Materials Management – Definition, Benefits, Best Practices appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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MRPEasy

JUNE 26, 2023

Traceability is the ability to track and trace the journey of a product or item throughout its entire supply chain, from its origin to the end consumer. appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Cisco Manufacturing

APRIL 18, 2024

Cisco will be back at HANNOVER MESSE 2024 , where we will showcase our industry-leading, secure solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on creating a sustainable supply chain. Join us in person… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 18, 2024

Cisco will be back at HANNOVER MESSE 2024 , where we will showcase our industry-leading, secure solutions that enable manufacturers to focus on creating a sustainable supply chain. Join us in person… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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21st Century Tech

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Please welcome Dijam Panigrahi to 21st Century Tech Blog. In his first contribution to the blog site, he writes about the change that 5G is bringing to manufacturing. For manufacturing this is not an incremental improvement over previous communication protocols. Dijam is the Co-founder and COO of GridRaster Inc. ,

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 20, 2022

layan Arkan, Vice President, Global Strategy and Sales Lead, Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Microsoft, a few years ago. Checking through Microsoft press information recently, I came across his blog reporting from Hannover in May. Empowering a diverse frontline manufacturing workforce. Need we say more?

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Martin Davis

MARCH 5, 2023

IIOT World Manufacturing & Supply Chain Days, Dec 2022 It was a pleasure to be invited to join this distinguished panel at the IIOT World Manufacturing Day. A couple of the highlights of the discussion were: Let’s explore those topics a little more in this brief blog post.

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 16, 2023

With eCommerce taking the world by storm and complex, continent-spanning supply chains the new normal in retail, selling goods on consignment is gaining popularity across diverse manufacturing sectors. appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors. What is Consignment Inventory?

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Plataine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With a rising skills gap and an emphasis on attending university over learning a trade, the manufacturing labor shortage is not a new problem. Supply chain issues are also compounding the productivity issues stemming from labor shortages. Suppliers are facing the same labor shortages as manufacturers.

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NIST

MAY 9, 2023

This blog is part of a series to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. His start in manufacturing goes back to his teenage years in Jamaica, where his family owned a concrete block factory. He has worked in window and door assembly, insulated glass, and glass plant operations.

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ATS

MARCH 15, 2023

Share What is smart manufacturing? It is a set of technologies and approaches to manufacturing designed for flexibility, agility, adaptability and efficiency. Common smart manufacturing technology Smart manufacturing relies on a broad range of technology to deliver its benefits. Digital twins: Industry 4.0

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ATS

MAY 10, 2023

Share The manufacturing outlook for 2023 is best described as cautiously optimistic. That component of the manufacturing industry outlook is derived from several underlying — and in some cases, ongoing — industry and macroeconomic factors that may threaten sustained growth in the near term. So, why “cautiously”?

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ATS

MARCH 26, 2024

Share Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations are challenging environments for asset maintenance. IoT in pharmaceutical manufacturing supports predictive maintenance strategies that lower costs while raising OEE. is an enabler of customized manufacturing. Referencing the Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 31, 2023

Economic order quantity is a supply chain management technique used to determine the optimal lot size per order. appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors. This is done in order to avoid stockouts and overstocking, thereby balancing inventory costs and opportunity costs.

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ATS

AUGUST 8, 2023

Share ChatGPT is the name for an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tool with the potential to make a major impact across a number of industries, including manufacturing. Potential uses for ChatGPT in manufacturing When examining potential uses of ChatGPT in manufacturing, it is important to understand exactly how ChatGPT works.

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Production control is the collection of processes that manage and monitor the workflows involved in manufacturing a product. Robust production control practices and tools increase workplace efficiency, improve supply chain management, and reduce costs. What is production control?

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MAY 25, 2023

They connect organizations with their customers, employees, supply chains, partners, and even generate r… Read more on Cisco Blogs If the network is the skeleton, then applications are the lifeblood of today’s business.

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ATS

JUNE 15, 2023

Share Reshoring has been one of the top manufacturing trends discussed over the past decade. What is reshoring in manufacturing? The term refers to the practice of bringing offshore production processes – those carried out in a country other than a manufacturer’s home country — back to domestic facilities.

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ATS

MARCH 21, 2023

is increasingly commonplace in manufacturing, with one subset in particular gaining a strong foothold: machine learning. As manufacturers look for more innovative ways to increase stability, resiliency, responsiveness and, as always, efficiency and profit margins, machine learning and manufacturing are proving to be a natural fit.

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Cisco Manufacturing

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In my last blog, I discussed how investment in digital transformation was accelerated during the pandemic, and how it helped manufacturing companies recover faster and achieve their goals. Manufacturers and food processors experienced significant disruption because of the global pandemic. Portfolio Explorer for Manufacturing.

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MRPEasy

JANUARY 26, 2024

ABC analysis helps businesses get insight into their supply chain, reduce inventory, and improve inventory management. It involves classifying stock-keeping units according […] The post ABC Analysis (80/20 Rule) in Inventory Management appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

MARCH 20, 2023

Retailers have been under pressure as inflation, supply chain problems, and recession threatens consumer spending, impacting their bottom line. As a result, many are leaning into promotional sales… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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ATS

JULY 21, 2023

Share In any modern manufacturing company, there’s an overwhelming need to be efficient. In this guide, our manufacturing experts will answer the question, “What is track and trace?”. A manufacturing track and trace system allows businesses to follow the life cycle of individual products or components throughout the supply chain.

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ATS

MARCH 31, 2023

Share Green manufacturing and sustainability considerations have shifted from “nice-to-haves” for manufacturers to requirements with short- and long-term impact. Net zero manufacturing is one such consideration, as a strategy focused on zero net carbon emissions. What is net zero manufacturing?

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Share Manufacturers need their operations to run as efficiently and consistently as possible. For example, many manufacturers may use the terms “process” and “procedure” interchangeably, even though they describe different aspects of operations management. This means they must be as clear as they can with the language they use.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JANUARY 23, 2024

Cyber security attacks in 2023 reached a new level of sophistication as significant supply chain attacks and evolved malware tools have accelerated the risk facing financial institutions. With… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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MRPEasy

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

From increasing efficiency in the stockroom to improving traceability in the supply chain, tagging and labeling your items and equipment can bring your company many benefits. appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors. What are Inventory Tags and Labels?

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ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Share If you’re looking for opportunities to improve operations and increase your competitive advantage, analyzing the manufacturing value chain is a good place to start. Every manufacturing activity is composed of a chain of linked steps, and each one should be adding value. HR ensures the right people are in place.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 11, 2022

Larger organizations will benefit from free resources such as OT best-practices blogs and OT vulnerability disclosures from Dragos’s industry-leading Threat Intelligence team. The post Organization Addresses Critical Gaps in Securing Industrial Infrastructure appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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ATS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Share ESG — environmental, social and governance — has quickly become one of the primary concerns in business, including in manufacturing. While the “E” of ESG — environmental — is the most directly applicable area for manufacturing, social and governance concerns should remain a priority as well. Why is ESG important?

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

In this article, we will explore the evolution of AI in car manufacturing and the benefits that this technology continues to provide. Like many digital technologies, AI has made exponential advances and is now used for an increasing number of applications, with the ways in which it can support automotive manufacturing continuing to grow.

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MRPEasy

JULY 5, 2023

Lot numbers are unique identifiers assigned to specific batches of products, allowing for traceability and quality control throughout the supply chain. appeared first on Blog for Manufacturers and Distributors. What are lot numbers?

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ATS

APRIL 1, 2022

Cognitive computing in manufacturing is a key technology underpinning the digital transformation of Industry 4.0 On the other hand, cognitive computing in manufacturing uses deep, layered, multifaceted analytics to make recommendations for decisions and plans of action. Cognitive Manufacturing Applications.

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