Supply Chain - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Digital Twins in the Supply Chain: A Pathway to Predictive Logistics and Lean Operations
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This article describes not only what a digital twin is but how it works as a predictive and resilient backbone for contemporary supply chains. From demand planning to warehouse automation, the revolution of the digital twin has already arrived.
Adapt Your Warehouse Operations Using a Low Code Application Platform-Based WMS
Today, modern software development methodologies have designed new platforms that have components and functionalities that are tightly connected to a single, large database. Individual components can be separated and modified independently.
Leveraging Real-Time Production Data
This article explores how manufacturers can leverage real-time production data to improve cost accuracy, optimize resource utilization, and enhance decision-making.
A Sustainable Future Relies on Flexible Manufacturing Adoption
Traditional manufacturing models are known for prioritizing efficiency over sustainability – and being resource-intensive. A truly sustainable future demands a paradigm shift. Flexible manufacturing systems offer a promising path forward.
AI–What It Really Is and What It Actually Does – A Developer’s Perspective
From estimating and scheduling to purchase order management and analytics, AI is revolutionizing ERP for packaging manufacturing. This article provides a perspective on you may not have heard before in exploring what AI is, and what it can do for you.
Innovating Manufacturing and Supply Chains with Agentic AI
Just as companies like GM and Amazon have leveraged AI in their factories and warehouses, respectively, to enhance production and streamline operations, businesses can now apply advanced AI agents for even greater efficiencies and profits.
Pricing Optimization for SMB Manufacturers
Emphasizing value over price has to be the priority for smaller manufacturers with limited resources. Manufacturers in niche industries have unique insights into the specific needs and price sensitivities of their customers.
Supply Chain - Featured Stories
Top Use Cases of RPA in Warehouse and Inventory Management
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RPA is no longer experimental in logistics—it’s essential. Whether reducing order processing time, maintaining inventory accuracy, or automating invoice reconciliation, the use cases here show how robotic automation drives speed, accuracy, and cost-efficiency at scale.
From Tariffs to Talent: Why 70% of Manufacturers Say Workforce Enablement is Their Top Priority
Manufacturing executives point to a sector racing to meet the expected rising demand, yet they are struggling to hire, train, and retain the skilled labor essential for modern production.
Automating the 'last mile' of package deliveries
The use of optical character recognition enables parcels to be quickly scanned and assigned to a bin that will collate all the packages for a delivery area. Automation allows line speeds to be increased and reduces sorting errors, boosting efficiency.
Supply Chain - News Headlines
New Book Unveils How to Maximize the Value of a Manufacturing Business by Minimizing Risk
Introducing a new book by Andy Bassett centered on how manufacturing owners can maximize the value of their business by minimizing risk.
The Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit Parts in Critical Equipment Applications
The term counterfeit brings to mind something crude-cheap knockoffs, botched logos, or parts that are obviously out of place. But production techniques have advanced alongside technology, making imitations far more sophisticated.
DigiKey offers virtual Zephyr operating system workshop and training videos
Students and engineers can learn how to write a Zephyr device driver with industry creator Shawn Hymel
Supply Chain - Featured Product
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
Supply Chain - Featured Company
T J Davies, Co., Inc.
Since 1965 the T.J. Davies Company has been manufacturing retention knobs (pull studs) for direct sale and distribution. Their retention knobs are manufactured in the United States from steel drawn in the United States. T.J. Davies Company is a veteran-founded, woman-led business dedicated to consistently manufacturing high-quality products that help our customers compete globally.
