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Schneider Electric's Journey of Supply-Chain Transformation

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3D Printing, Smartphones Upend Retail, E-commerce

The assembly line at Feetz has 100 humming 3-D printers. Their sole purpose is to make shoes.

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How IT Makes Aerospace-Defense Supply Chains Work Efficiently

The aerospace and defense supply chain is under pressure. According to FinancialTimes.com, in 2020, Boeing and Airbus are expected to deliver more than 1,800 passenger jets, a 45 percent increase over 2013.

Key Healthcare Segments Continued to Grow Through Mid- 2016

The medical-surgical segment of the healthcare market grew 6.3 percent in the second quarter to $9.1bn in volume and 2.3 percent growth compared to second quarter 2015 ($8.6bn), and the clinical laboratory product segment decreased 5.1 percent to $1.9bn in the second quarter compared to results in second quarter 2015 ($1.8bn).

While New Tech Reshapes Supply Chains, Facility Planning, Location to Remain Important

Rapidly emerging advancements in technology such as autonomous trucks, 3D printing and warehouse automation will foster dramatic changes in how shippers, retailers and manufacturers configure their supply chains and distribution strategies, spurring a need for different formats and locations for industrial real estate, according to a new report from CBRE Group.

'Fully Autonomous' Ocean Vessels Will Still Rely on Humans, Study Finds

Research in the design and development of fully autonomous and unmanned merchant vessels could reduce human error and provide financial savings through crew salaries and the omission of crew accommodation. However, these vessels, monitored from land, will require high-quality and reliable communication systems between the unmanned ship and shore. The communication systems are critical for safety and security and will come at a high cost.

Dell Completes Takeover of EMC Corporation

Dell Technologies has announced completion of the acquisition of EMC Corporation, creating a unique family of businesses that provides the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform information technology and protect their most important asset, information.

Cloud Services Consultants: Friend or Foe?

Unless you are doing all your system configuration and implementation work internally, you'll be depending on consultants to get your cloud projects done. When consultants start doing dumb things, your project will be at risk. Even if they get your project done right, if they can't make a profit they'll eventually have to bail on you. The market for cloud consulting services is not healthy, even though it is growing like mad. This means you must do your homework and take your time.

Samsung Supplies Controversial Lithium-Ion Batteries for Many Manufacturers of Portable Devices

After selling 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 phablets in just two weeks, Samsung has issued a worldwide recall and temporary hold on sales because of battery overheating issues and danger of explosion. Since two-thirds of those batteries are manufactured by Samsung SDI, a supplier to many of the top brands of portable computing devices, this development could disrupt the supply chain for new devices for the rest of the year. Samsung SDI is one of the suppliers listed by Apple in their 2016 Supplier List, published in February.

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Excellence in Speed, Scale and Value Required for Successful Digital Transformation

CEOs around the world are eager for digital transformation. Most understand why their companies need to transform, and most have a basic understanding of what must be done. But a fundamental question remains: how do they make it happen?

Apparel E-Tailer Lets You Try on Clothes Before Paying for Them

When you're in a changing room, if you're lucky there's a clerk nearby who'll grab another size for you if an item doesn't fit - while you stand waiting in your underwear, of course.

Samsung Smartphone Fires Latest in Long Line of Lithium-Ion Battery Problems

The Federal Aviation Administration, citing fire hazards, has warned against using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on aircraft. Three Australian airlines and the German carrier Lufthansa have outright banned their use onboard. But the threat of airliner fires is not limited to Samsung devices, which the company has offered to replace. And the hazard is far more than theoretical.

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