In machine shops, the “parts” — i.e., the raw materials, MRO supplies and equipment, works-in-progress, and the finished goods — are vital role in the success of the business. Without effective ...

Manufacturers are turning to their ERP and SCM systems for innovations as they seek to modernize operations. Enterprise resource planning and supply chain management software have been essential tools ...

This three-part series looks at managing your inventory intelligently, how to determine inventory levels, and how you can use this concept to drive your production schedule.—Richard Puglielli and ...

Running a business today means juggling more moving parts than ever. Inventory arrives from multiple suppliers, customer ...

As is demonstrated by its increasing integration into our daily lives, the smart home industry has grown steadily since its conception, a rate that is only expected to increase as some of the world’s ...

Inventory management is the core of supply chain management, comprising all processes necessary to trace inventory levels, monitor stock movements, and efficiently fulfil customer orders. The primary ...

A smart home is a residence equipped with advanced automation systems, allowing remote control and management of IoT-connected features such as security, lighting, temperature, entertainment systems, ...

What does a simple cascaded conveyor system look like? How to integrate a conveyor system using only the digital capabilities of modern variable frequency drives (VFDs). Simplifying the automation ...