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The smart factory Part 1: Digitization, digitalization and digital

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

The digital transformation of the operations and processes of factories and supply chains is based upon digitization of carefully selected machines and digitalization of the related business processes. So here goes – read on for a greater understanding of these concepts and the role they play in your journey to a smart factory.

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ERP ROI for the manufacturing and distribution CEO

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A 2020 SYSPRO survey showed that 60% of manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted by supply chain disruptions during the pandemic. For the manufacturing and distribution CEO the challenge is not only getting back to pre-pandemic operations, but crafting businesses that emerge more resilient than before.

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Supply Chain Planning for Dummies

Logistics Viewpoints

A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. SCP solutions set target service levels , for example 99% for the most important customers and 95% for the rest, and achieves those service level targets at the lowest cost. Here the savings are based on transportation and facility cost savings.

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Tata Steel Europe’s Connected Planning Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

The company sells directly and through channels; they have an extensive distribution network to provide postproduction processing, service, distribution, and sales support. The goal is to produce an integrated plan that meets the strategic goals of the overall organization. This is a rolling one-month process.

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Until AI Can Solve this One Simple Task, I Wouldn’t Worry About It

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, as a picker is moving through the warehouse, their scan gun will read, “go to location XB312 and pick three cases!” A distributed order management (DOM) system determines which warehouse or store should be the originating location for an order. Companies can invest to make sure their factories are efficient.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

They are often used in industrial applications to transport heavy materials around industrial buildings, such as a factory or warehouse environment. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are the quiet heroes of the factory floor or warehouse. Here is a quick look at some types you might meet on your next factory tour.

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How Automated Guided Vehicles Transform Material Handling

Conger

They are often used in industrial applications to transport heavy materials around industrial buildings, such as a factory or warehouse environment. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are the quiet heroes of the factory floor or warehouse. Here is a quick look at some types you might meet on your next factory tour.