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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Because of the food giant’s size, their sustainability strategy also is very broad. Their distribution approach varies country-to-country. But in North America, distribution is predominately through their company-owned fleet. In most markets, however, third parties are used for distribution.

Food and Agriculture 112

Food and Agriculture Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Purchasing Skills 112

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MAY 8, 2017

This includes billing, generation of bills of lading, compliance reports and even movements throughout a factory or warehouse floor. Additive manufacturing includes all actions in the supply chain that can enhance existing factory production, if not replace it entirely. Additive Manufacturing –. What Is It?

Supply Chain Software 75

Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Automation Trends 75

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

The days of using technology solely for shipping within the last mile from a centralized factory or distribution center are ended. Last mile technology can make or break an effective last mile logistics strategy, and its importance is only growing. But, last mile technology is evolving.

Optimization Software 48

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Instead, they can use today’s information to create near real-time demand forecasts, allowing for immediate adjustment of production and distribution to meet changing demands. In manufacturing, this means engineers, repair workers and factory employees will be able to use augmented reality to complete tasks faster than ever before.

Manufacturing Procurement 82

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

This simple fact is revolutionizing factory floors. You cannot realistically review every detail manually, so how Big Data is accessed and distributed will also change in 2017. Nearly every new piece of equipment or technology is inherently imbued with data capture and processing capabilities. Machines are talking to one another.

Supply Chain Planning Software 104

Supply Chain Planning Software Trends Logistics Network Optimization Software Industry 104

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The ongoing self-optimization process of modern systems will give rise to smart, intelligent factories and logistics networks. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence and deep learning are using information gained from analytics to push equipment and systems to the proverbial limits. Cloud Computing Will Enable Elastic Logistics.

Supply Chain Software 68

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DECEMBER 7, 2015

Over the past decade, the application of e-commerce in manufacturing and industrial distribution, has evolved from basic communication and transaction channel between buyer and seller, to an end-to-end collaboration medium between all stakeholders. million new industrial robots will be installed in factories around the world.

Manufacturing Procurement 81

Manufacturing Procurement Trends Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 81

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. For heavy boxes, stack them like bricks, so the weight is more evenly distributed. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common. Make sure the pallet is in good condition.

Material Savings 80

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JULY 14, 2015

Connected factories and plants will be more effective and productive than non-connected work zones and firms in all verticals will have the opportunity to help streamline processes with new functional cloud services. The supply chain will adore the IoT. Let us know in the comments section below.

Supply Chain Software 103

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FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Do executive level decisions influence the small processes in a factory, or is the world simply ready for a new type of manufacturing industry? Webinar - Top 5 Enterprise Mobility Apps for Manufacturing, Retail & Distribution from Indusa Technical Corp. The Rise of the Manufacturing Mobility Movement.

Cost Reduction 57

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JANUARY 18, 2017

Advanced Robotics and Automation Have Boosted Production and Distribution. This is allowing companies to hire entirely new teams of engineers and software experts, which has changed the standard scope of a factory worker’s duties. Unlike the traditional ideas of the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Procurement 58

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement 58

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JANUARY 30, 2018

Do nearby factories emit dust? How far will you need to transport finished goods to warehouses and distribution centers? Depending on what your plant produces, a local, state, or federal regulatory agency will be involved in your decision on location. Regulation is not the only environmental issue you may face.

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Negotiating Skills Material Savings Buyer Training 60

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management. In order to maintain a successful distribution center in this business environment, you have to run an efficient operation in which you are constantly moving product and satisfying your customers. Take Advantage of Technological Innovation.

Distribution 101

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AUGUST 31, 2016

In part 2 of the 3-part series, Jake discusses the new technologies that are introduced and how they effect your distribution system. There are several new technologies that have either already impacted distribution or will soon do so. Items can be tagged in the factory and tracked as they move through the distribution system.

Supply Chain Design Software 49

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

In 1994 Reza Raji described the concept in IEEE Spectrum as “[moving] small packets of data to a large set of nodes, so as to integrate and automate everything from home appliances to entire factories” However, only in 1999 did the field start gathering momentum.

Manufacturing Procurement 107

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software 107

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

The most common complaint of newer companies using big data analytics capabilities tends to revolve around traditional questions of business strategy. Consider the following elements explains John Richardson of Inbound Logistics, that impact business strategy. Distribution of goods prior to purchase. Increasing order efficiency.

Supply Chain Design Software 115

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Use of large distribution hubs . With the introduction of digitized trucking, trucks shall be driven by in the majority of hub-to-hub routes without little-to-no human interaction and shall ensure that large distributions hubs become very common. . Faster transfer of goods in and out of distribution centers .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Logistics Network Optimization Software Digital Trucking Price Reduction 70

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: 3D Printing and the Supply Chain to Drastically Alter Manufacturing: Who would have thought that modern manufacturing could be done without a factory? Since the Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been synonymous with factories, machine tools, production lines and economies of scale. Read Full Post. Read Full Post.

Blog 98

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

We’ve seen increases in recycled content and reduced material requirements through thinning of container walls and replacement of voluminous corrugated with minimal plastic for unitizing distribution units. Our folks have spent much of the last 45 years on factory floors across America. Root cause. At Lantech we’re observers by nature.

Waste Reduction 80

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 80

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MARCH 15, 2017

We’ve seen increases in recycled content and reduced material requirements through thinning of container walls and replacement of voluminous corrugated with minimal plastic for unitizing distribution units. Our folks have spent much of the last 45 years on factory floors across America. Root cause .

Cost Reduction 48

Cost Reduction Waste Reduction Expense Reduction Material Savings 48

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MAY 4, 2015

Participants ranged in roles and company sizes with questions that spanned a variety supply chain management trends of topics such as visibility, factory-of-the-future technology, the Internet of Things and more. The factory of the future is one thing and that is connected. Distributed Manufacturing’ is the future of manufacturing.

Supply Chain Software 120

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chains Trends 120

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JANUARY 5, 2016

SCM Organizations Will Begin to Adopt Application Convergence Strategy: One way companies can do this is to layer on top of their existing robust supply chain systems with a light weight cloud-based solution. Let's say a distribution center receives a truckload of goods. Wearables are the New Hot Trend on the Supply Chain Block.

Supply Chain Planning Software 64

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chains Trends 64

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JULY 15, 2015

At Cerasis, a core value of ours is continuous improvement for not only our company, our clients, and employees, but through our blog and content to those who are related to what we do (transportation management) in the fields of manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, distribution, and transportation. So what is “industry 4.0?”

Manufacturing Procurement 100

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