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Using Big Data to Drive Manufacturing Sales: 3 Big Takeaways from the USMTO Reports

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But, the effects the last two recessions had on technology and machine tools sales were pretty dramatic as you can see below: A Glance Back to Get Some Perspective and Focus Ahead on the Future. At the trough of the recessions in 2003 and 2009, only $100 million worth of equipment was being purchased. That’s good news for all of us.

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A Lean Leadership Pocket Card

The Lean Thinker

I was going through some old files and came across a pocket card we handed out back in 2003 or so. It was our job to teach our continuous improvement people how to do that coaching and assisting – beyond just running kaizen events that implement tools. PDCA Thinking. Today we would use Toyota Kata to teach this. Four Rules: 1.

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10 Ideas for More Efficient & Productive Warehouse Operations

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Boston Consulting Group research shows 1.2 Faster Part & Tool Retrieval. Faster part and tool retrieval is a key component of achieving greater organization and efficiency in the fulfillment process. But what are some ways organizations can streamline operations for improved results overall? by the year 2025.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

His company’s mission is to enable supply chain professionals and teams to solve industry challenges by providing on-demand courses, guides, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. . He brings 30 years of experience leading organizations as the founder, president, and CEO of Procurement Pros Group, LLC. . Lisa Anderson.

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30 Warehouse Automation Companies [Names, Locations, Offerings]

Conger

Today, the company is a member of the Toyota Advanced Logistics Group. Bastian Solutions has implemented several remarkable projects, including an AutoStore grid with up to 305,000 bins at a Puma facility in California, and a significant AutoStore installation for the Dafiti Group in Brazil.

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BlueGrace Logistics Joins U.S. EPA Smartway® Transport Partnership

Blue Grace Logistics

Developed jointly in early 2003 by EPA and Charter Partners represented by industry stakeholders, environmental groups, American Trucking Associations, and Business for Social Responsibility, this innovative program was launched in 2004.

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MIT Restructures Itself to Shape the Future of Computing & Artificial Intelligence

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The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing will constitute both a global center for computing research and education and an intellectual foundry for the powerful new AI tools. Faculty in a range of departments have a great deal to gain from new kinds of algorithmic tools – and a great deal of insight to offer their makers.