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Articles & News on Supply Chain Optimization

How Industry 4.0 Can Get Factories Running At Full Speed

  • by Chris Turlica, MaintainX
  • June 30, 2020
  • Opinion

By Chris Turlica, MaintainX
Modern factories are as sophisticated as any server farm or computer lab, and to keep them firing on all cylinders we’ll need high-tech solutions too.

Case Study: Coffee Pod Maker Uses ERP to Double Business Volume

  • June 2, 2020
  • Case Study

Pod Pack leverages DELMIAworks to automatically prompt line operators to run the appropriate inspections, trace and manage inventory, and achieve better utilization and uptime on existing equipment.

Ergonomic SaaS Automation During COVID-19

  • by Sam Bradbury and Mark Heidebrecht
  • April 28, 2020
  • Opinion

By Sam Bradbury and Mark Heidebrecht
Until now it was nearly impossible to cost-effectively automate ergonomic functions. In-depth plant-site visits and evaluations were needed. That has all changed in this era of COVID-19.

BioTelemetry announces Dr. Andrei Stoica as Chief Technology Officer

  • April 13, 2020
  • News

Dr. Stoica will lead the company’s global technology and product development operations, reporting to Joseph H. Capper, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Demystifying Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

  • by Louis Columbus
  • March 1, 2020
  • Feature

When it comes to digital transformation of industrial operations, drivers include workforce changes and customer needs and expectations. This article first appeared in AUTOMATION 2020 volume 1, February 2020.

Automating Competitive Pricing for Small and Medium Manufacturers

  • by Mike Franz
  • January 16, 2020
  • News

Every manufacturer must pay attention to costs and competitors’ pricing. For better or worse, purchasing professionals are rewarded for capturing the lowest price; few have the time to scour the internet for ever RFQ to see if the bid offered is indeed competitive. 

Digital Technologies in the Supply Chain

  • November 21, 2019
  • Feature

By Jonathan Wilkins, director, EU Automation Errors in the pharmaceutical supply chain can lead to late delivery, increased costs and poor-quality products, which can have a detrimental impact on consumers. This article explains how organizations can use digital technologies to improve the pharmaceutical supplychain and minimize the risk of errors.

ABB announces support for Asian-Pacific Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) pilot project

  • October 24, 2019
  • News

The project aims to test the production of hydrogen gas through brown coal gasification, liquefaction of hydrogen gas, storage and loading onto a specialized carrier for transport across the Asia-Pacific.

AVEVA announces agreement with Canadian oil and gas company to deliver supply chain management solut

  • June 20, 2019
  • News

The cloud-based solution will enable Husky to plan and schedule its enterprise value chain from crude supply to product distribution through a single and unified system.

AVEVA announces agreement with Canadian oil and gas company to deliver supply chain management solut

  • June 20, 2019
  • News

The cloud-based solution will enable Husky to plan and schedule its enterprise value chain from crude supply to product distribution through a single and unified system.