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A Glimpse into Supply Chain 2024

Log-hub

introduces smart factories where interconnected systems enhance agility and responsiveness. This holistic approach extends connectivity beyond the factory floor, fostering seamless communication across the entire logistics network. More resources are waiting for you in our Knowledge base. Industry 4.0 STILL CURIOUS?

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Gemba Process Innovation Can Drive Wave in Europe

Logistics Business Magazine

In Japan, Gemba Process Innovation is being used to radically review, redesign and reinvent operations using technology to increase efficiencies and free-up creative potential. The process has already begun with the acquisition of European-based company Zetes, a specialist advisor in solutions using innovative technology in the supply chain.

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11 Common Maintenance Issues (And a Solution for Each!)

Conger

Ready to learn how to prevent downtime and save money in your operation? For example, you can automate many material handling tasks if you have trouble finding forklift operators. The asset's useful life is how long it can continue to operate. Operating environment. Let's dive in! Table of Contents 1. Finding Workers 2.

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Supply chain trends to watch out for in 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

Usman Khan, Senior Director of Industry Solutions at o9 Solutions: One major impact that we’re seeing in the oil and gas industry is a disruption in operations stemming from raw material shortages and delays, and headwinds brought about by inflation boosting up the price of materials.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” This can result in deploying multiple digital freight matching methodologies for the different business fulfillment operations your freight brokerage may have.

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‘Digital Freight Matching’ Isn’t a Product— It’s a Strategic Methodology

Parade

As freight brokerages look to leverage technologies, automate grunt work, and streamline operations, we hear references such as “Buying ‘digital freight matching’.” This can result in deploying multiple digital freight matching methodologies for the different business fulfillment operations your freight brokerage may have.

Digital 60
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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)

Logistics Bureau

More and more transactions, operations and processes are conducted within IT servers and data centres. This has already dramatically transformed the IT industry itself, as packaged software sold with one-time licences has become cloud-based services sold with a renewable monthly subscription. State of Play in 2018.