Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and IP networks go together like bread and butter. In fact, the huge growth in IoT relies on access to IP-enabled networks in order to get the most out of the technology. Today’s factories and manufacturing plants are familiar with industrial IP. The technology eases the task of configuration and…
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If brick and mortar retail is to survive, retailers can’t just sell technology, but they must use technology in new and smart ways. Plus, it can’t be gadgets for the sake of gadgets, but must help customers in measurable ways. What that looks like is continued to evolve. It might be installing iPad stations where…
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CHICAGO – Greater Chicago is the third largest economy in the U.S., with dozens of Fortune 500 brands ranging from McDonald’s to Walgreens calling the Windy City home. With more purchasing professionals than most American regions, Greater Chicago is a hub for procurement activity, led by some of the profession’s most innovative CPOs. For that…
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Record low unemployment, dwindling pools of supply chain graduates, and increased supply chain complexity are realities in today’s business world. These factors, along with an evolving definition of a ‘team’ and increased supply chain complexity are putting environmental pressures on supply chain organizations. It’s time to evolve, and technology will be critical to that evolution.…
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“What makes a good leader?” It’s a question my ethics professor back in grad school asked during a lecture. Eager students threw their hands in the air to answer the question, sure that they knew the right answer. Charisma. Intelligence. Strength. Wisdom. All wrong. The right answer is much simpler. To be a leader, you…
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Lead times for power discrete semiconductors, including MOSFETs, diodes, rectifiers and thyristors, have stretched significantly in 2017 due to increased demand particularly from automotive and industrial applications, according to market experts. For some devices, lead times have stretched to 24 to 30 weeks. Diodes, rectifiers, and low- and high-voltage MOSFETs are currently posing the biggest…
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Robotics plays a growing role in manufacturing industries such as automotive, agriculture, and electronics. The global supply chain needs to be prepared for the changes that are shaping the digital, on-demand, and always-on supply chain. Thailand is currently offering great opportunities for foreign investment and incentives that make it worth taking a closer look. Thailand…
DetailsEspecially in the margin-tight, high-tech electronics marketplace, electronics OEMs need all the help they can get in cutting costs. Lowering headcount is a pretty typical step toward decreasing costs, but cutting labor costs doesn’t necessarily mean layoffs. Instead, manufacturers should be looking to identify and lessen hidden labor cost rather than always reducing headcount. …
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project44, a Chicago-based enterprise company bringing automation and visibility to the transportation and logistics space, and 3GTMS, a global provider of Tier 1 transportation management software (TMS), today announced the launch of a comprehensive global integration that will provide real-time full lifecycle LTL and Volume automation services directly through the 3GTMS’ interface. This partnership expands…
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