NGT News

APRIL 13, 2020

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF (Fraunhofer IFF) have designed a factory for the distributed and modular production and distribution of green hydrogen for industry, business and transportation throughout the value chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 2, 2019

A recent study touts the “smart” factory as a magic bullet that can solve any number of manufacturers’ problems, from low productivity growth to uncompetitive operations.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 20, 2023

Probably one of the most important factories in the region of Valencia, is the Ford Factory in Almussafes, which is one of the most profitable ones in Europe. After my first week at the company, one of my colleagues asked me if I wanted to go with him to the Factory. Cranes can move cars much faster than a human operator.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 18, 2022

Even those companies in China whose factories are operating under so-called closed-loop systems may be forced to stop work due to parts shortages or logistical challenges that make moving people and goods around the country near impossible.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

Safety in factories is paramount—here are some material handling tips for factory workers. Given their knowledge of proper protocol on the factory floor, we were more than happy to accept their proposed blog post. It is common to see workers handling or moving materials in a factory. ” (Learn more about them here ).

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 20, 2023

North Carolina-based Qorvo said that it had signed an agreement to sell its circuit assembly operations in Beijing and Dezhou to the iPhone assembler Luxshare Precision Industry.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Although the global supply chain is usually a well-oiled machine, the unprecedented crisis forced organizations to not only rethink manufacturing and distribution but to adapt operations to remain […]. The post How have manufacturers and distributors evolved to meet the factory of the future? appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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IoT World Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Human operators stationed by the assembly line maintain oversight of robotic operations and have smartphone wristbands that display vehicle data from Internet of Things (IoT) endpoints. The Tochigi plant is the first at Nissan to introduce the intelligent factory production line.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Our Chinese Operations Team & The Client Benefits At Dedola Global Logistics (DGL) we prioritize the success of our clients through unparalleled logistics services. Let’s take a closer look at how our China Operations Team benefits our clients. With DGL, you never have to worry about being left in the dark.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The Information Factory , an independent software vendor specialising in the logistics sector, has launched Business Intelligence as a Service, an end-to-end, fully managed data reporting and analytics system, available on a subscription basis and operating with cloud based technology.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

in Factories,” to find out how Industry 4.0 can help your operations keep up with disruptive challenges while looking ahead for what’s next. But businesses now need these teams to do more by running their production processes faster and autonomously with smart machines and real-time data.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Like nearly everything in today’s world, manufacturing operations are going through a radical transformation. Smart factory’ notifications of inventory or raw material overages or underages. Build your smart factory today with Brady. The post How do you modernise your operations? What could RFID mean for your business?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2022

Machine downtime is an issue that constantly plagues operations, leading to frustrated workers and a negative impact on the business’s bottom line.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

CMC Packaging Automation is pleased to announce the appointment of Domenico Gallozzi as the new Chief Digital and Operations Officer. He will also oversee Global Operations, Customer Service, Health and Safety, further bolstering the company’s commitment to operational excellence.”

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 8, 2020

Hyster Europe has announced that the factories making its Hyster forklifts, warehouse equipment and big trucks have started to resume production. To make it possible to resume production operations, Hyster has worked closely and collaboratively with suppliers to minimise disruption to the supply chain.

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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. In essence, that is the heart of Industry 4.0 , a complete synergy between operations, equipment, properties and, of course, the people who spend their time there.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Since the release of SYSPRO’s Manufacturing Operations Management solution (SYSPRO MOM), I’ve spent many hours explaining to customers the difference between MOM and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). The post The Advantages of MOM or MES – The Foundation for a Digital Smart Factory appeared first on SYSPRO US.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 9, 2024

GE Vernova will utilize its Pensacola, Florida factory to fulfill the large order, while tower manufacturing operations will come from facilities in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Our Chinese Operations Team & The Client Benefits Are you already familiar with the ins and outs of the logistics process, but feel like your current provider is holding you back? Meeting with Suppliers At DGL, we recognize the importance of your vendors, suppliers, and factories in the supply chain.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 14, 2018

During a visit to the Ford factory, which I was very impressed with, I wondered about how everything is arranged in the aircraft industry! I started to search for information and find out that the Boeing Everett Factory, in Everett, Washington, USA is the biggest warehouse in the world. Checking in at an amazing 4.3

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 6, 2023

Here are three cases of companies that are implementing electric vehicles in their operations in Brazil: Braspress , Brazil’s leading parcel transport company, increased its electric fleet, buying 30 more electric vehicles from JAC Motors in the first quarter of 2022. Electric truck from AMBEV’s fleet.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JUNE 14, 2023

can improve the way the factory shop floor works and manufacturers now have all the tools they need to operate a connected shop floor. will not only change the production of goods and services across Asia, but also the organization of work in factories. and the Smart Factory The smart factory is an environment, enabled by IR4.0

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 4, 2020

In the supply chain, many factories have postponed the resumption of work, and most factories will start operations in March, which will lead to untimely product supply, but many sellers are now anxious to prepare for the annual prime day, which may be inconvenient. Order with the factory in advance.

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Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 24, 2023

Regional airports are benefitting as manufacturers and logistics middlemen look for faster paths to factories.

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The Lean Thinker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A plant manager asked me to build a map of the flows in his factory. With all of that information, I mapped out the factory’s flows. I learned a lot , not only about mapping a process, but about the way this factory functioned, and had pretty compelling evidence that the bottleneck was not what the common knowledge said it was.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

ASDA, a leading UK supermarket, is midway through welcoming to its fleet an initial order of 167 new vehicles manufactured by Tiger Trailers, comprised of 147 tri-axle box van moving deck double deck trailers for UK operation, and 20 for the retailer’s Northern Ireland ferry-use operations.

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 15, 2019

Logistics provider Gefco has appointed Valérie Floridia (pictured) as director of the company’s Innovation Factory. As director Floridia will be responsible for encouraging new ideas and helping convert them into fully operational projects. The post Floridia to head Gefco’s Innovation Factory appeared first on Automotive Logistics.

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Automotive Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Magna Steyr’s vehicle assembly plant in the Austrian city of Graz is not a typical automotive factory; the site, which in 2018 brought its cumulative total production tally to 3.5m Efficiency is important in any automotive operation – but for a contract manufacturer, it is the life-blood of the business.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

However, some of these factories may already have locations in other countries and are in need of relocation. Factory relocation is a unique and major challenge compared to other logistics-related services. Once a business has decided that relocating a factory is the right move, a whole host of new decisions open up.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

BG Log UK is a specialist in supporting Lean Manufacturing projects, with a particular specialism in the organisational aspects of factories. BG Log says its concept is based on the design, implementation and construction of complete and fully operational solutions.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 27, 2018

While I was watching videos on YouTube, I saw a wonderful video about hydroponics factory. The manager of this factory decided to do two things first he used a software solution that tracked the packing of produce as well as the shipments. This software helps the customer to achieve streamlining and efficiency in operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon. Can it be any two people?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2019

The extra capacity is required to meet the sustained and growing demand for Flexi trucks from third party logistics specialists as well as own-account warehouse operators across a diverse range of industry sectors – both in the UK and worldwide.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 3, 2020

The pace of reported coronavirus cases has slowed in the most seriously affected regions of China, allowing factories to reopen and people to return to work. How China’s Manufacturing is Recovering.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In contrast, their early experiences within manufacturing environments had a great deal of variability that depended on the specifics of the manufacturing operation. This variability in manufacturing operations led the OTTO team to develop its AMR offering as a platform on which applications can be activated to meet specific needs.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

in which factories are digitally transformed, manual processes are replaced with automated systems, and factories and supply chains are smarter. The digital factory. Customers pay for the use of equipment through recurring operating charges rather than purchasing outright. Digital factory. Equipment as a Service.

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