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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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How to Optimize Your Factory Layout for Industry 4.0

GlobalTranz

Believe it or not, Industry 4.0 — the latest specialization for modern factories and manufacturing plants — does factor into the design and factory layout. And ultimately, the design and factory layout influence all these elements. enabled factories? GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. Industry 4.0

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How to Prepare for Global Logistics in 2022

CH Robinson Logistics

At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. Additionally, the right technology tools can give you the visibility and predictability you need to adjust. If you import into the U.S.,

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How to Deal with Damaged Freight: Freight Damage Types

GoShip Blog

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. In this guide, we will give you the tools you need to better your shipping strategy.

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How to Work Through Labor Shortages to Fulfill Orders

GoShip Blog

Learning how to work through labor shortages keeps your business competitive and your customers satisfied. . For example, international port delays due to insufficient dockworkers will have a trickle-down effect on the order fulfillment processes of many businesses before the products even reach their destination countries.

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How To Reposition Inventory to Better Respond To Natural Disasters

Camelot 3PL Software

A glaring example of how disruptive natural disasters can be for communities, businesses, supply chains, and inventory occurred on March 11, 2011, when an earthquake happened off Japan’s Pacific coast. Obviously, it’s not possible to move factories and warehouses, but many of the assets within such facilities can be moved.

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BD Achieves End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Within this discipline, one of the toughest challenges is how to get visibility to problems arising across the extended supply network. The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. Thirdly, the tool can improve their financial forecast. Finally, the tool is a sales tool. But I was skeptical.