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Words to go: Industry 4.0 basics
We've compiled a list of the key terms used to describe the fourth industrial revolution, as well as some of the technologies that are driving the vision forward. Continue Reading
digital core
Digital core is the technology platforms and applications that allow organizations to transform into digital businesses and meet the new needs of the digital economy. Continue Reading
Get to Industry 4.0 with a smart factory roadmap
Creating a smart factory needn't require starting from scratch. Here's advice on how you can create connectivity with the industrial machines you do have. Continue Reading
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supplier relationship management (SRM)
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the systematic approach of assessing suppliers' contributions and influence on success, determining tactics to maximize suppliers' performance and developing the strategic approach for executing on these ... Continue Reading
smart factory
A smart factory is a highly digitized and connected production facility that relies on smart manufacturing. Continue Reading
voice user interface (VUI)
Voice user interface (VUI) is speech recognition technology that allows people to interact with a computer, smartphone or other device through voice commands. Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant and Microsoft's Cortana are prime ...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
warehouse management system (WMS)
A warehouse management system (WMS) is software and processes that allow organizations to control and administer warehouse operations from the time goods or materials enter a warehouse until they move out.Continue Reading
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0, which refers to the fourth industrial revolution, is the cyber-physical transformation of manufacturing.Continue Reading
AI for finance adoption affected by legal, ethical issues
Some experts say that for the foreseeable future, machine learning algorithms and other AI technologies will require human oversight for finance services and data privacy.Continue Reading
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Can warehouse robots help solve supply chain issues?
The direct-to-consumer model is transforming warehouse management and, in turn, supply chain management. Here's a look at how robotics is helping to solve some of the issues.Continue Reading
Predictive analytics in manufacturing starts to take hold
Manufacturers are realizing that long-term sustainability requires the ability to exploit machine-learning algorithms by employing predictive analytics.Continue Reading