Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

Apple provides a prime example. These controls included a measure to cut China off from certain buying semiconductor chips made anywhere in the world with US tools. It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected. By October 2010, Foxconn’s factories in Shenzhen alone had as many as 500,000 workers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 27, 2018

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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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Capacity takes a back seat to production flexibility as the key performance indicator for factory managers. Many manufacturers are now diversifying from a single product line to different manufacturing lines in one factory, each line with its own manufacturing processes. Flexible manufacturing has several benefits.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

For example, manufacturing output has been expected to increase by 2.4 Another reason for increased output is the changes in manufacturing factories and their companies. Technology is advancing, becoming more accessible, making these factories and companies more efficient and able to produce more with fewer people. Industry 4.0

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

With tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) becoming more accessible, companies should be able to become more efficient and able to produce more with fewer people. Some technology tools companies are using include AI, automation, sensors, IoT, robotics, predictive maintenance, and remote monitoring.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The difference in the movement of tires across automotive manufacturing plants is an example that was used to illustrate the need for adapting the AMRs to site-specific workflows. At the vehicle level, OTTO created an attachment interface that is designed for tools that move materials on and off the AMRs automatically.

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The Lean Thinker

APRIL 20, 2020

This is true in Steve’s example of an Emergency Department. It is also true in many traditional factories. Asking and answering these questions is the purpose of many of the “lean tools” – including takt time. Don’t Confuse the Tool with the Goal. It means we need to find a different tool.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 22, 2015

Good communication tools are important because they makes sure everyone is striving toward the same goal, whether it is safety, production rates or quality products. To find out more information about the examples in this post, please visit Magnatag Visible Systems website. Part 2 of a series on mieruka/visual control. Identification.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

There are different tools, goals, and market dynamics. That factory also aims to rapidly process the raw materials into product. Any shipment moving from Siloam Springs to Bentonville, Arkansas, for example, would be one lane. We did not have a great spot tool.” A procurement tool can help shippers get better rates.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

At the same time, users of the tool save a lot of time because they are more effective without having to use tedious Excel lists, e-mail traffic and phone calls. Three stories, large windows, white facade: From the outside, the Polymax Group factory in the Chinese coastal city of Ningbo could also be located somewhere in Germany.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As explained in a previous blog post, continuous improvement in an organization can be achieved through the use of performance measurement tools via big data. For example the operational efficiency of a given loading is directly related to how quickly Pickers are able to fulfill orders and move them onto the dock.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 17, 2023

In the last few months, however, there has been an avalanche of stories and articles about amazingly powerful AI tools that use everyday language. However, AI is a just tool and its impact will depend on how it is used. This time last year artificial intelligence (AI) was an obscure, mainly academic, technology to most of us.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When “trams” (coal carts) were in short supply, for example, the “trammers” would horde carts to optimize their team’s performance at the expense of other teams being limited by the number of carts available. A classic example of this is a heijunka or load-leveling box. This all changed shortly after WWII.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability. An example of this electronically automated process flow would be a buyer asking a supplier if they can provide 1,000 widgets on January 10 th , the seller replies “we can do 950 on July 11 th , is that OK?” Coupa meets this definition.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

BI software provides the tools to analyze the data collected from ERP software and other applications to provide insights and information that help businesses make better decisions. With an ERP system that focuses on manufacturing industries, pre-built dashboards can be used to obtain a faster time to use and value of the BI tools.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

High-speed doors for the lorry entrance EFAFLEX has installed very high and wide doors at the Ždírec factory in order to allow large lorries to enter. High-speed doors on the upper floor But high-speed doors with large dimensions are not the only interesting applications at the STORA ENSO factory in Ždírec. billion euros.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 22, 2022

The shift from oversupply to the current worldwide shortage has impacted raw materials, inbound logistics, the factory floor, and the outbound warehouse. For example, a custom manufacturer may need a metal fabrication supplier to take on a design-to-order project. Challenge: Skills gap on the factory floor.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 21, 2022

There are many causes, for example, container ships from Asia are now too large to traverse the Panama Canal (20 years ago they were not), so they offload on the West Coast of the United States and are compelled to truck all goods to the East Coast. The AI, for example, should flag any orders that are way beyond the normal demands. .

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 17, 2023

For example, in scanning applications of individual items, which are normally handled laboriously with handheld scanners, overhead mounted barcode scanners can greatly improve ergonomics and productivity. Vision systems with embedded artificial intelligence-based tools are also becoming more pervasive in logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

Dr. Lassen views Anaplan – their connected planning tool – as a cloud-based, business planning platform capable of doing multidimensional planning with very fast solve times. This is a complex tool because doing IBP well is difficult. So, what is “connected planning?” What does that mean? The company’s financials?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And the reasons spanned from a global chip shortage, to embargoes, to factory fires, to natural disasters. For example, when a UPS strike was looming last year, the Interos solution automatically highlighted Cooper’s strategic suppliers that relied on UPS for shipping. What’s Next One of the tools Interos provides is the i-Score.

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

His statements are based not only on discussions with experts from the industry and research, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. To ensure that more truck drivers are back home in the evening, for example, the forwarding association Elvis wants to set up a meeting network for full truck loads.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To determine this, start by knowing what is on your factory floor – digitalization starts from there. Another aspect of your factory investigation is to identify how people on the floor collect and use information. Another aspect of your factory investigation is to identify how people on the floor collect and use information.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 14, 2019

Therefore, supply chains must think of ways to leverage digital tools to help. However, we often hear of these digital tools from a data and insight or a predictive analytic perspective. There are a variety of definitions that have been created to define smart manufacturing, or smart factories as some experts have coined.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

AUGUST 1, 2022

Ongoing challenges in the supply chain, such as shortages caused by increased demands and the shutting down of some factories, continue to affect manufacturing businesses even to this day. It records all the parts, materials, and processes used on the factory floor. What is a Bill of Materials? However, BOM offers more value.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Quality granted by Pramac: 100% tested and calibrated from the factory. Lifter by Pramac is always working towards improving its range with best in class, innovative products, and the perfect examples are the new forks and pressure scale systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

These controls included a measure to cut China off from certain buying semiconductor chips made anywhere in the world with US tools. It is not just US tool manufacturers that are affected. Honda’s actions provide one example of this. When it comes to building new factories, the term “ABC” is being used – anywhere but China.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

On the other hand, “the current system of global trade funnels tens of millions of shipping containers stuffed with couches, clothing and car parts from foreign factories to the United States each year, often at astonishingly low prices. The post Should We Fight Climate Change or Support Free Trade? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This information includes a supplier profile that sets out the criteria for which suppliers are used to support the manufacture of designated products, and which factories those vendors supply. One example is the demanding practice of delivering components to an OEM factory just-in-time, just-in-sequence. at the ZF Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2022

Those materials flow into over 170 factories in over 40 nations. Customization is provided for 5 different supply chains (for example, make-to-order, make-to-stock, etc.) A supply chain is mapped, where components are source from, how they flow through a supply chain to factories and out to customers. A Transformation Journey.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The company had access to huge amounts of trade data, for example. Thirdly, the tool can improve their financial forecast. The tool can tell them how much of their revenue is at risk if there is a failure at some point in the extended supply chain. Finally, the tool is a sales tool. But I was skeptical.

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This is because humans have the upper hand when it comes to manual labor jobs: Robots currently do not have enough dexterity or motor controls; Robots cannot account for the unpredictability of skilled trade jobs; Technology, machines, and other automation tools will need maintenance repairs from humans. Augmented and Virtual Reality.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2022

His statements are based not only on numerous conversations with economic experts and scientists, but also on data from Setlog customers who use the SCM tool OSCA. In the fashion and fast-moving consumer goods sectors alone, these are more than 100 brands, including, for example, Marc O’Polo, Jack Wolfskin, KiK and Wenko.

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Ship Monk

MARCH 12, 2024

An example of this could be ordering a custom car. has on the showroom floor, some car companies will let you build your dream vehicle so it is produced to specifications on the factory floor. Promotional Tool Even if you’re an established brand, it can be difficult to get customers to try a new product.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Examples might include running dedicated trucks to the customer; or we might have people working in the customer premises to process shipments on their behalf, perhaps including specialpackaging requirements or customs paperwork.”. This is where data software vendor The Information Factory came in.

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AIMMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Some examples: They have used the same source data, while for S&OP they would aggregate data into monthly and product group buckets , for S&OE they would use the product and day/week level of data. The tool showed during the webinar is disconnected from the production plan. How can AI assist during the S&OE process?

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