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A community of cloud software vendors, where developments adhere to the same standards and can be integrated into other software, is seen as an important step in the future success of those companies which leverage the Public Cloud

Having recently achieved the major milestone of delivering its one-millionth real-time locating systems tag, Zebra Technologies' Steve Haycock explains the growing need for operations visibility

Tapping into one of the remaining growth sectors in the global economy, DHL has established a network of Automotive Competency Centers that bundle all of DHL's automotive activities for the local market, simplifying access to the company and the expertise inside it

We catch up with Dave Sukowatey, Business Development Manager for Autodesk Manufacturing, to discuss the benefits of Digital Prototyping and how Autodesk's innovative solutions are helping manufacturers overcome the challenges of today

When people consider a career in logistics, they often see it as a world away from academia and one that may not require high levels of education. However, what people often fail to initially understand, is what a complex industry it is and what a rewarding and viable career path it can provide for the bright young minds of the future

Under the kaizen philosophy for continuous improvement, short, sharp bursts of energy focused on resolving process issues can bring about radical changes well worth the effort

Paul Wilson highlights the pros and cons of implementing an e-procurement strategy within your logistics operation

Although increasing numbers of robots and machines on Europe's production lines have helped with difficult tasks, it's very clear that people remain a key and important resource. Bosch Rexroth examines how to make people more productive by focusing on workstation ergonomics

The new EN ISO 13849-1 machinery safety standard places the onus on machine builders to demonstrate that all necessary risk assessments have been completed and documented. Andrew Ryder, an expert in machinery safety at Bosch Rexroth, follows the audit trail.

A recent article on 'Expected Trends in ERP' in Forbes Magazine focused on six predictions for Fortune 500 companies; ERP boss Phil Nicholls of Emerge IT contrasts the Forbes view with his own six predictions for smaller manufacturers