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The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Manufacturers and distributors want to dramatically increase their efficiency, productivity and accuracy through smart technologies, data analytics and connected services. These terms are often used interchangeably, and yet understanding the difference is critical in the move toward smart factories powered by digital technologies.

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The future of manufacturing: trends and innovation for growth

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

in which factories are digitally transformed, manual processes are replaced with automated systems, and factories and supply chains are smarter. The common themes around manufacturing trends point to these changes. The digital factory. Manufacturers thriving on data. Digital factory. Equipment as a Service.

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The “First Five” Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017

GlobalTranz

Current industrial manufacturing trends show the new administration is pushing for reshoring among the nation’s biggest manufacturers, and new technologies are revolutionizing how companies respond to growing skepticism and scrutiny by the public and government oversight as well. The "First Five" Industrial Manufacturing Trends of 2017.

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4 Key Trends to Watch in Smart Manufacturing and Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

Industrial IoT and big data are converging to enable demand-driven 'smart supply chains.' I remember reading an MIT paper on manufacturing technology trends a couple of years ago. The next key trend I see coming is a more prominent role of Internet of Things (IoT) in extended supply chains.

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The Role of Supply Chain Visibility, Traceability & Intelligence

CLX Logistics

Moreover, SCV is not just about tracking—it’s about gaining actionable insights to help businesses anticipate needs and adjust strategies accordingly. SCV empowers businesses to adapt quickly to changes, whether they are driven by market trends, customer needs, or external disruptions.

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Everything You Need to Know About Smart Warehousing

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Smart warehousing is a sophisticated inventory management approach that maximizes the transportation, storage, and distribution of goods and materials within the company by utilizing data analytics and state-of-the-art technologies. This verification is crucial for electronic boards since they are identifiable when they leave the factory.

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Emerging Trends in Automation: What it Means to Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

This example generates a huge amount of data that can leverage in the supply chain. But, the same data can have a drastic impact on transportations planners and agencies around the globe. This includes billing, generation of bills of lading, compliance reports and even movements throughout a factory or warehouse floor.