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31. Leveraging AR Smart Glasses Solutions: Close Skills Gap, Boost Performance, And Increase Profitability 5/11/2023

    In the manufacturing sector, AR technology is revolutionizing picking and packing, and assembly line processes by replacing traditional paper instructions with digital overlays. This provides workers with step-by-step guidance, remote expert support, and a reduction of errors while also reducing worker training time.

32. Field Service Light At The End Of The Tunnel 5/8/2023

    IDC research recently noted the greatest concern for technology strategies and budgets for 2023 was inflation driving up vendor pricing beyond budget expectations. What does this mean for field service? What could this mean for the ability of service leaders to finally transform their operations to reach a level of predictability that we have all expected for a decade? If organizations pull back budgets around technology, what happens when field workers retire and knowledge leaves the field?

33. What's Driving The Trucking Industry's Transition To Electric? 5/8/2023

    Diesel used to be the main fuel for the constant flow of goods across global highways. Now, although slower to make the switch, big rig operators are starting to embrace electric transportation to lower fuel costs, reduce emissions and take advantage of government EV incentives. Battery-powered fleets are already rolling out across the world.

34. How Did eCommerce Change The Middle Mile? 4/12/2023

    Middle-mile logistics face challenges with increased shipping costs, but there is still high potential for innovation and optimization. eCommerce is boosting demand for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, putting strain on freight partners’ availability. While this is causing higher shipping rates, eCommerce indirectly sparks innovation in middle-mile logistics. How can businesses leverage it to adapt and stay competitive?

35. Remote Visual Assistance: Revolutionizing Downtime Reduction And Enhanced Service Delivery 4/10/2023

    In today's competitive business landscape, managing service delivery and mitigating downtime costs are critical for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their customers. Downtime can have a significant financial impact, with costs mounting every hour. Remote Visual Assistance (RVA) is an innovative solution designed to reduce downtime costs while revolutionizing service delivery across industries.

36. Choosing Between Purpose-Built Field Inspection System And Generic Project Management Software 4/3/2023

    Regulators in Europe are increasingly adopting field inspection management systems to help automate and streamline their inspection processes. Such systems have become more widespread in recent years, driven by a range of factors, including increasing regulatory complexity, rising public expectations, and technological advances.

37. 7 Essential Components Of A Material Handling Equipment Training Program 3/21/2023

    Material handling is an essential but often inefficient and hazardous part of warehouse operations. The right equipment can help overcome those issues to optimize these workflows, but this machinery is only as effective as its operators. Consequently, developing a thorough material handling equipment training program is crucial. An effective training program will boost efficiency, reduce downtime, prevent injuries, and even mitigate labor shortages. As you develop one for your organization, here are seven essential components to be sure to include.

38. Using Technology To Combat The Workforce Shortage 3/6/2023

    It’s no secret that workforce challenges have been increasing steadily since the 2020 pandemic turned the world on its head. From the ‘Great Resignation’ – or the ‘Great Reshuffle’, or any other myriad of terms – to recent tech industry layoffs, the state of the workforce in 2023 is in flux.

39. 5 Benefits Of Digital Freight Forwarding 2/20/2023

    Supply chains today face many disruptions, but not all of them are bad. Digital disruption promises to make the logistics sector more accurate, agile, and cost-effective, and as more organizations embrace it, it’s changing the face of the industry. One of the pioneering aspects of this shift is the rise of digital freight forwarding companies.

40. Rock Solid In A Changing World 2/13/2023

    As industries everywhere become more reliant on automation, IoT, machine learning, AI, and of course everything ‘as a service’, are we as future-proof as we think? In a world where technology is changing faster than ever before, on and off the planet, we need to be sure to build the foundations of our technology on rock-solid foundations.