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Manufacturers, Technology, and the Digital Age

Enterra Insights

Manufacturers have historically found themselves at the cutting edge of technological advances. It’s surprising, then, to read stories encouraging manufacturers to jump aboard the Digital Age technology bandwagon. ” He noted, “Each of these technologies will fundamentally change how products are manufactured.”

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National Logistics Day 2024

Enterra Insights

From the origin of logistics — with the first efforts made to transport goods and supplies — to today’s most complex management and distribution systems, logistics has become a pillar of the business world. “Logistics can help businesses save money by providing them with the tools to optimize their supply chains.

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Machine Learning and the Business of Tomorrow

Enterra Insights

Louis Columbus ( @LouisColumbus ) explains, “Enterprises are striving to find greater meaning in the massive amounts of data they generate and save every day. ” Machine learning and the supply chain. ”[5] The potential uses of machine learning in the supply chain are only limited by one’s imagination.

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5 Reasons Why Manufacturers Who Focus on Customer Experience Will Win

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In addition, customers are continuing to demand lower prices and free shipping. Modern technologies can give manufacturers real-time insight into the ways products are moving in retail and online environments. Well, that concept holds true in the supply chain and for manufacturers alike.

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5 Future Applications of the Industrial Internet of Things in Manufacturing & Logistics

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In a 2012 survey by Forrester and Zebra Consulting, reports Cigniti Technologies , only 15 percent of manufacturers had implemented at least one Industrial Internet of Things solution. In other words, the supply chain will become more of a hive-mind, working together to ensure the customers and retailers are always satisfied.

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National Logistics Day 2023

Enterra Insights

The flight between Dayton and Columbus dramatically increased the speed with which goods could be delivered in the U.S. By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910.

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Predictive Analytics: Supply Chain’s Cloudy Crystal Ball

Enterra Insights

One of the new tools available to decision makers is predictive analytics. By forecasting future supply chain and logistical events, companies can gain a competitive advantage and prevent monetary loss due to inaccurate stocking, and mismanagement of goods, deliveries, and time.”[2] ”[4].