Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

ERP and IoT

• What's most important in creating a supply chain management strategy?

  Begin with the end in mind -- great customer service. That's one secret to establishing your supply chain priorities; one that can help as you decide on its tradeoffs.  Continue Reading

• What is the difference between logistics and supply chain management?

  Logistics is part of supply chain management, but the two terms are often used synonymously. Here's a quick explanation of how these two are different.  Continue Reading

• How does machine learning support supply chain optimization?

  Machine learning is being used to improve a wide array of business processes, including supply chain management functions. Here's a look at three areas it's helping the most.  Continue Reading

• What are some best practices for crafting a supply chain technology strategy?

  Supply chain managers have a tough job and face many challenges. Technology can help but must also be approached with return on investment top of mind. Here are three tips that can help.  Continue Reading

• How do e-commerce returns affect reverse logistics management?

  Customers expect to return purchases, which means you need to be proactive in your approach to reverse logistics. Here are some things to think about.  Continue Reading

• Is the lack of IIoT standards holding back industrial progress?

  Some companies are blazing forward in their efforts to implement industrial IoT, while the issue of standards causes some to hold back until there is more clarity.  Continue Reading

• What should companies know about sustainability software?

  Sustainability is composed of social, environmental and economic pillars. That's why technologies focused on this market address different needs. Here's a narrow glimpse.  Continue Reading

• Why is the smart factory concept key for manufacturing?

  With the growth of connected technologies, the factory of the near-future is expected to work quite differently than the one of today. Here's a look.  Continue Reading

• How can manufacturers begin an Industry 4.0 roadmap?

  Are you driving toward the next industrial revolution? Industry 4.0 will transform the manufacturing landscape, according to experts. Here's how to get ready.  Continue Reading

• Why is digital twin technology important for manufacturing's future?

  The industrial IoT landscape and the concept of Industry 4.0 both rely heavily on digital twins to push them forward. Here's some explanation of why that is.  Continue Reading

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of drop shipping?

  For both retailers and manufacturers, drop shipping has pros and cons. Here's some considerations to fuel research into the best strategy.  Continue Reading

• What are some elements of sustainable product design?

  With waste from electronics, plastics and other materials growing at a frightening rate, manufacturers can help address the problem with sustainable product design efforts.  Continue Reading

• How will self-driving vehicles affect the environment?

  Autonomous vehicles are on track to change logistics forever. Some believe that might be a good thing for the environment.  Continue Reading

• How is e-commerce packaging waste an issue, and what can be done?

  As the world turns to online shopping for convenience, a pressing issue is developing -- packaging waste. Here are some considerations to get the conversation started.  Continue Reading

• Three top logistics trends companies should be researching for 2018

  E-commerce is having a powerful effect on logistics and the supply chain. Here are three trends that are happening today that are likely to affect your company.  Continue Reading