Digital transformation accelerated during the pandemic, as companies of all sizes and in a range of industries invested in advanced, collaborative technologies in a bid to adapt to the new normal. As a result, many more organizations have now established a solid foundation on which to build a digital future. At the heart of this digital transformation is data - every digital … [Read more...] about How to Unlock the Business Benefits Hidden in your Data
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How AI Could Solve Shipping Container Buildup at Ports
The increasingly important role of shipping ports worldwide - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic - is a hot topic in the shipping and logistics industry. Many factors influence seaports' efficiency and smooth operation, such as current market demand, empty container availability and other supply chain disruptions. Some of the busiest seaports are becoming increasingly … [Read more...] about How AI Could Solve Shipping Container Buildup at Ports
Cloud-Based Models Could End Just-in-Time Manufacturing
Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing began in Japan in the 1970s and has remained an often-chosen model around the world since then. It revolves around only producing goods on an as-needed basis instead of too far in advance. This model eliminates stock excesses and often makes companies more agile, but it's also becoming increasingly challenging. Factors such as the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Cloud-Based Models Could End Just-in-Time Manufacturing
Healthcare Supply Chain Issues and How to Solve Them With Technology
Crystal Evans, a 40-year-old with a progressive neuromuscular disease, fears bacteria will grow inside the silicon tube that connects her windpipe to a ventilator that pumps air into her lungs. As she told the Washington Post, she used to have a thorough routine before the pandemic. It involved changing the plastic circuits several times a month to keep them sterile. Now that … [Read more...] about Healthcare Supply Chain Issues and How to Solve Them With Technology
Data Challenges the Transportation Industry Must Overcome
Data is transforming the transportation industry. To keep pace, transport companies must plan accordingly. Otherwise, they risk missing out on data they can use to optimize their operations. They are also prone to data management, storage, and analysis errors that hamper their productivity and efficiency. For all companies, including those in the transport industry, a clear … [Read more...] about Data Challenges the Transportation Industry Must Overcome
