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Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. According to Indeed.com , that broad skills set should include digital fluency, big data analytics and even knowledge around technologies such as ERP.

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Coronavirus and the Trade War: A Perfect Storm Argument for SMB Supply Chain Diversification

Freightos

Highway and transportation closures, and mandatory 14-day quarantines for people returning home from strongly affected areas, mean that even in places no longer shut down, the return to normal at factories and ports will be slow. . FBX data shows prices for containerized freight spiked ahead of January 2019 tariffs. .

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DHL’s Global Trade Barometer Delivers a Clearer Picture of International Trade

Logistics Manager

The system utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, as well as DHL’s expertise to interpret and provide insights on what the data means for supply chain planning and management. DHL says the tool is based on import and export data for a number of commodities that serve as the basis for further industrial production.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it is helpful to have some statistics on hand to validate the statement above. According to a survey by Deloitte from 2014, 79 % of companies with high-performing supply chains achieve revenue growth superior to the average within their industries. In 2014, a survey by Tompkins Consortium delivered a shocking revelation.

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Digital Marketing in 2021: Social Media for Home Services

WorkWave

You may never tie all your hard-earned content efforts to that sale, especially with recent privacy laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in effect. Today, data comes cheap. The real value is in knowing what that data is saying. How, then, are you supposed to attribute those sales and leads?

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Chips attached to individual items will transmit data such as identification, location, temperature, pressure, and humidity. Not only that, they will also be able to transmit traffic conditions and drive-specific data, such as average speed and driving patterns back to the central office.

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Nearshoring & Reshoring Will Continue to Increase Thanks to these Main Benefits

GlobalTranz

For some manufacturers, having factories and operations in foreign countries is beneficial to foreign customers, but having factories in the US is also beneficial to US customers. Of course, there are other factors affecting the American push towards reshoring and nearshoring. Can Everything Go Through Reshoring or Nearshoring?