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Top courses to upskill manufacturers

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Industries need to continuously bridge the skills gap whilst retaining their current workforce. Here’s a list of top courses manufacturers should consider in 2022 to stay ahead: 1. For example, a controller is the person responsible for managing cash flow, overseeing budgets, and preparing financial statements. Industry 4.0

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5 examples of the black swan theory

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

Today we are going to find out what the black swan theory means, how it affects the economy and the society overall and several examples of how the black swan events have changed the words. The video game industry has taken the trend and has also dramatically changed course.

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Cognitive Automation and How it Could Transform the Logistics Industry

Shipchain

That said, a future in which smart machines can make decisions on their own (with a touch of human guidance, of course) could be closer than we think. For example, machines would have no way of understanding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the corresponding decline in sales for most businesses. Enter cognitive automation. .

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Three Ways to Boost Cybersecurity in the Logistics Industry

MTS Logistics

Cyber attacks continue to evolve and create significant risks for business owners in today’s digital work environment – and the logistics industry is no exception. Understanding the severity of these cyber threats is essential in keeping the logistics industry well-prepared. Invest in IT Security Awareness Training.

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Key Takeaways from Oracle CloudWorld 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

I’m a supply chain industry analyst, so naturally my takeaways are influenced by my coverage area. This year, Mr. Ellison spun a vision of how the global agricultural industry’s value chain could be reconstructed to improve the quality of food while making the industry much more sustainable. Oracle CloudWorld happened last week.

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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, the rapid increase in the price of oil to over $100 a barrel for WTI is sure to result in additional inflation in our current inflationary environment. Of course, fuel shortages can cause factory production delays that can subsequently hinder downstream production processes. Beyond Fossil Fuels.

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From Push-Cart to Cutting-Edge Robotics: China Skips Traditional Warehouse Automation

Logistics Viewpoints

Of course, this was an exaggeration, but it illustrated his point well. “ Of course, fiber optic land lines offer greater bandwidth. Most examples of warehouse robotics adoption in China are at operations in support of domestic consumption and these examples are predominantly consumer goods retail fulfillment operations.