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Q&A: Florian Huettl

Automotive Logistics

So, for example, if you ask me to forecast our potential of a Clio in France, where it’s been sold for the last five generations and we have a certain position which we know, our accuracy is extremely high on that. It’s still early days but we are using the data and it’s part of our forecasting process. That’s very important.

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Take 5 – What Does the Connected Manufacturing Environment Look Like?

Now, That's Logistics

marches on, advanced technologies are playing a key role in helping companies attain new levels of automation, digitization, and data integration. Additionally, scanners can check raw materials for traits like paint color, alloy strength, or fabric composition to confirm accuracy before they are used for a finished product.”.

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Forklift Forks: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Forklift forks are made from high-strength alloy steel and are heat-treated to improve their toughness (ability to absorb energy) and hardness (ability to resist indentation). For example, 1 ½" x 4" x 42" forks are a common forklift fork size. For example, you can't use forks for a 3,000 lb. Thickness (T). What is a fork shank?

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