Manufacturing Archive
03 Sep 2019
How Mobile Technology Reshape Supply Chain Management
Mobile technology has played a key role in supply-chain management, particularly in the warehouse. Mobile devices are faster and handier in helping the work of supply chain management, such that it can facilitate advanced communication and help businesses operate more effectively. On this matter, Adrian Gonzales, the director of the Logistics Viewpoints blog, commented that
27 Aug 2019
A Better Way for Manufacturers to Turn Heat Into Energy
Around one-sixth of all energy used by industry ends up as waste heat, as reported by researchers at Swansea University. Then the heat is emitted into the atmosphere, resulting in a massive amount of carbon footprint in the thin air. Specifically, waste heat is heat produced by a machine or other process that uses energy.
23 Jul 2019
3 Systems to Maximise Order Fulfillment
Consumer experience is important for businesses as it helps them build credibility and gain trust from customers, thus leading to business success. Order fulfilment, in this regard, is the key process in determining consumer experience. As mentioned in Keely L. Croxton’s study, order fulfilment is a process in which customers interact directly with firms. It
09 Jul 2019
Blockchain Technology: 5 Benefits Retailers Can Reap
Blockchain is gaining its popularity. From healthcare, supply chain, education to Government niches, blockchain is far more than a technology that we need for a more powerful process. Research from IDC expects that blockchain will see robust growth in Asia-Pacific in 2021. There will be approximately 25 percent of Global A1000 companies that will use
02 Jul 2019
Environmental Pressure on Supply Chain & How to Mitigate It
Amidst the growing issue of global warming, businesses are encouraged to be more sustainable in their production and operations. Especially in supply chain sectors where goods are produced and delivery services are conducted, sustainability should be the number one concern. Additionally, an environmental supply chain management is key to a sustainable business strategy as it
26 Jun 2019
How Supply Chain Can Mitigate Macrotrend Risks
There is a belief that proactive company can turn a potentially disastrous situation into a market opportunity – of course, with proper forethought and action. The story of Nokia, for example, they bounced back in late 2000 after a fire damaged water inventory at their supplier’s factory, which then affected their production. Nokia’s quick response
13 Jun 2019
How Urban Farming Reinvent Supply Chain
Imagine growing your own food instead of grasses in your garden, won’t it be much worthy? Amidst the rapid development of digital technology, farming remains essential to provide life necessities. With limited availability of land in the city, it comes as no surprise that urban farming has become a new buzzword. While growing food in
27 May 2019
GST in Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing could be considered as the backbone of a country’s economy as it helps businesses grow better. For example, manufacturing helps in modernising agriculture which increases agricultural productivity. It also helps reduce poverty as well as unemployment. The development of manufacturing sector is indeed needed to minimise regional disparities. It means that if manufacturing sector
14 May 2019
How to Help Disabled Workers Improve Warehouse Productivity
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 440,000 workers in manufacturing were injured in 2015. This huge number suggested that warehouse can be considered as identical with difficult and heavy tasks that could be dangerous for workers when not done carefully. Owing to this reason, some people might think that it is almost impossible for
30 Apr 2019
How to Choose the Right Mobile Printers
Warehouse in logistics gets more advanced since technology increases continuously. As a way to improve productivity and performance in warehouse, many logistics company employ mobile printers to help their workers in labelling. Not only improving the labelling process, mobile printers also benefit workers and logistics in terms of receiving docks, cross-docking, putaway tasks, picking tasks,
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