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These 10 New ‘Lighthouse’ Factories Show The Future Of Manufacturing Is Here – Kate Whiting
“As well as increasing speed and productivity of operations, they are also committed to upskilling the workforce and boosting their eco-credentials.” The evolution of #SmartFactories has more benefits than purely more efficient #manufacturing floors. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/manufacturing-lighthouse-factories-innovation-4ir
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Silicon Valley Investors Are Increasing Bets On A Pittsburgh Company – Brooke Sutherland
The digitization of #manufacturing doesn’t mean legacy systems become obsolete. This Pittsburgh company is transforming old forklifts into drivers of efficiency and progress in plants across the country. #AI #Automation
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AI Will Drive Future Business, Yet Barely Any Firms Use It – Sead Fadilpašić
With many firms still resistant to using AI, the manufacturers that embrace it now will quickly find themselves well ahead of the competition in 2-3 years. #Manufacturing #AI #DigitalTransformation https://www.itproportal.com/news/ai-will-drive-future-business-yet-barely-any-firms-use-it/
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Here’s Why HR Is Critical For Digital Transformation Success – Willem Sundblad
#DigitalTransformation in #manufacturing isn’t just down to the technology. The way you empower your team to adapt to these changes makes all the difference and #HR plays a major role in making this possible. https://www.forbes.com/sites/willemsundbladeurope/2020/09/01/why-hr-is-critical-for-digital-transformation-success/?sh=2d642c53216a
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Alibaba Unveils New Manufacturing Digital Factory – Jay Zhou and Claire Zhao
“Cloud intelligence-powered manufacturing levels playing field for SMEs, enabling access to small-batch customization and agility in production.” This new #SmartFactory provides a glimpse into what the future of #manufacturing will look like. #Cloud https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200915006386/en/Alibaba-Unveils-New-Manufacturing-Digital-Factory
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IntelliOpen – Birlasoft
This is a tremendous resource for manufacturers looking for more ways to remain safe and viable in this new normal. #Manufacturing
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The Last Mile: Get Ahead Of The Pack—Or Pack It In – Brody Buhler and David Hubbard
“Nearly half of respondents said they are more likely to shop online if same-day delivery is an option.” From a #logistics standpoint, same-day delivery causes plenty of headaches. In the end, this challenge will only force us to adapt and innovate. https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/the_last_mile_get_ahead_of_the_pack_or_pack_it_in/logistics
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Manufacturers Are Coming Home. Are U.S. Workers Ready? – Brooke Sutherland
Excellent piece @blsuth. As manufacturing comes home, we need to consider how we can accelerate the implementation of new technology on our floors and train the employees responsible for handling these assets. #Manufacturing https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-09-04/manufacturing-jobs-from-reshoring-will-be-different
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Reinventing the Supply Chain for a Post-Covid World – Jim Tompkins
Great perspective here. Rather than thinking of how to get back to normal, think about how you can reinvent yourself in this new normal. #Manufacturing #SupplyChain
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Staring Down a Talent Gap? A 3-Phase Guide to Succession Planning – Bill Currence
The gap in skills between generations is only getting wider and wider. As you begin to plan for your long-term future, you need to consider where your talent is coming from and more importantly where it’s headed. #Manufacturing #SupplyChain https://www.industryweek.com/talent/article/21141153/staring-down-a-talent-gap-a-3phase-guide-to-succession-planning