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Driving manufacturing change with Tom Bianculli, CTO of Zebra Technologies
Thomas Bianculli, CTO of Zebra Technologies, shared his insights at the TAL2023 Conference…
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An interview with LASSELSBERGER's Head of Logistics on a successful introduction of changes
RAKO is a brand with over 140 years of tradition. It’s also a member of the LASSELSBERGER group –…
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TAL 2023: The future belongs to the flexible and resilient, says Zebra CTO Tom Bianculli
By the end of this decade, a number of technological phenomena, such as artificial intelligence and…
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Brano ‑ the path to 21st century logistics
From complete locking mechanisms, other mechanical parts, door handles to fuel tank caps for Skoda…
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Klaus Straub: Key factors of digital transformation at TAL2023 Conference
Klaus Straub, Co-CEO of xelerate.tech and former CIO & SVP at BMW Group, shared insights at the…
- Digital Factory
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TAL 2023: What Safran's digital transformation looks like
The purpose of any change in company operation should be to improve, whether in terms of efficiency…
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Behind the scenes: how new resilient logistics is being built at Skoda Auto
The demands on manufacturing logistics change over time, and this change has accelerated at an…
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Resilience, prediction and risk monitoring form the key to modern logistics, says David Strnad
The automaker Škoda Auto is a major player in the world of logistics. Every day, 3,500 freight…
- Automotive
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When EDI migration means a real upgrade
Few things inspire more dread in the imagination of IT department heads than EDI migration. Even…
- Automotive
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Disrupted supply chains and the future of the automotive industry with Robert Cameron
The global automotive industry has been grappling with unprecedented disruptions in supply chains,…
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You don't need a software company. You need an ability company.
Which abilities are essential for the automotive industry in a time of unprecedented challenges?…
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A Brave New World in Automotive Logistics: Robert Cameron's Presentation at TAL2023
Face-to-face with a changed reality in the automotive supply chain. Step into the future of…
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The most interesting quotes from Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL 2023)
How should we connect AI with logistics? Will a green approach truly be a necessity? What path…
- Automation
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Warehouse automation has become the key to competitive advantage
Swisslog, one of our main partners at the Trends in Automotive Logistics (TAL) 2023 Conference, is…
- Automotive
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EDI ‑ A Communication Standard in the Automotive Industry
There is currently no alternative for the exchange of information between suppliers and their…
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Hunger for change and the need for a strong team ‑ what do our TAL speakers emphasize when building a career?
The Trends in Automotive Logistics conference (TAL) is not just about technology and projects - it…
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The Logistics Tribe: Digital Tools and Transformation in The Automotive Industry and Logistics with Roman Žák
Aimtec has been an innovator in digital transformation since 1996. In a recent episode of The…
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Transformation of the automotive industry and the labour market favour automation, say speakers at the upcoming TAL 2023
Important figures in the field of automotive logistics are heading to Pilsen again. They will…
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Five tips for successfully digitalising a plastics production line
Plastics manufacturing is a knotty problem for digitalisation – but it can be untangled…
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Local manufacturing and risk management will be the trends of the future, predict speakers at the upcoming TAL 2023 conference
Important figures in the field of automotive logistics are heading to Pilsen again. They will…
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The Trends in Automotive Logistics Conference 2023: Take a Backstage Look at the Digital Factory
Despite all the current crises, digitalisation is running full steam – for manufacturing firms, the…
- Automation
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Automation: only a scalable concept will ensure companies a place in the market in ten years' time
Automation has been penetrating logistics for many years. Automation technologies often include a…
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Automation diminishes flexibility. Aimtec’s Rostislav Schwob explains how to restore it.
A full 95% of the firms approached in the Trends in Czech Logistics 2022 study stated that they…
- Automotive
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How not to get lost in the flood of OEM concepts in EDI communication
Recall (4905, 4984, DELFOR, 4A3, ANSI 830). Yes, this is also the OEM requirements for EDI…
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New logistics management let Germany’s RKT get a lead on its competition
Material handling costs, precise traceability, compliance with expiration dates. Every…
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EDI communication with new partners is now a piece of cake, says Thomas Schott of RAPA
RAPA supplies components and system solutions for automotive, healthcare and industrial…
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Digital tools will prevent deadheading and save tens of percent in transport costs
The cost of transporting goods is one of the most expensive items on a company's books. However,…
- Automotive
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Moving to the cloud is just a matter of timing
Alexander Schrödel is responsible for IT at Rehau Industries. The company, which supplies…
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Automation Remains Main Trend in Czech Logistics Even in Times of Expected Crisis
What does the present and future of Czech logistics look like? Where are investments going? To what…
- Digital Factory
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Clean up the data jungle, centralize and prepare data for advanced production
The quality of system outputs corresponds to the quality of the inputs. This simple formula has…
- Digital Factory
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Data. Data. And more data! How can you master it and ensure it’s clear and on time?
In manufacturing and logistics, you’re faced with mountains of data, and you need to master those…
- Digital Factory
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Reporting, digitization and 3D visualization streamlines logistics processes by tens of percent
The complexity of today's industrial production brings manufacturing companies a huge amount of…
- Automotive
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Air it out and sweep the cobwebs, or: doing EDI migration right
Companies in automotive spend easily dozens of years building up their EDI. And it gets…
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Paul Martinez and José Ruiz: SEAT:CODE digital lab is revolutionising SEAT’s supply chain
First the order, then production. SEAT’s digital division has turned this Spanish automaker’s…
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EDI could be with us for the next 15 years, says RAPA's IT chief
Thomas Schott has been responsible for IT at Rausch & Pausch (RAPA) for six years. However, he…
- Automation
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Optimising material flows thanks to smart automation
This July, experts in manufacturer material flow and value chain optimisation met up in Nuremberg,…
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The supply chain inside out: SEAT starts with the end customer
Innovative technologies and digitalisation are inexorably entering supply chains. Thanks to them,…
- SAP S/4HANA
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SAP and EDI in the Automotive Sector: Entrust Integration to a Professional
Not many production companies get by without an ERP system today. One of the most frequently used…
- Digital Factory
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Asprova APS ‑ a proven conductor in a new tuxedo plans production down to the second
The almost limitless possibilities for variability in production are forcing companies to look for…
- Automotive
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EDI is alive and well, says Tolga Ozkundakci of IAC
Occasionally one can hear the opinion that EDI is slowly but surely leaving the scene. Ozkundakci…
- Automotive
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Now that we have the data, let's mine it across the supply chain
Visibility. A key word in today's automotive industry. Specifically, supply chain visibility. In…
- SAP S/4HANA
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SappyMOM: How to take local needs into account in a central system
How to reconcile the bosses' demand for SAP standardization with the needs of local plants for…
- Digital Factory
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Digitalisation brings new perspectives on manufacturing efficiency
A register of scrap and manufactured units, operator and machine downtime tracking… approaches like…
- Digital Factory
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Digitalisation platforms – an inexhaustible tool for manufacturing optimisation
Have you ever had the feeling that your manufacturing can’t be optimised any further, and you’ve…
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How to standardise processes in the automotive industry without limiting its flexibility?
How does a global automotive player use Aimtec’s DCIx System to standardise processes in its plants…
- Digital Factory
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With DCIx7, the dream of a digitalisation platform running in the cloud becomes a reality
The User Group for Aimtec’s DCIx met up at the start of this May in Pilsen, and attendees could…
- Automotive
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EDI mapping in automotive? A quick and affordable solution exists
Electronic data interchange (EDI) is an essential part of business, and this naturally applies…
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Tomáš Vondrák: The path to becoming Continental’s model plant in digitalisation
What are the biggest challenges for a company that’s been creating mobility trends for a century…
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German head office learned the system of logistics digitalisation from Czech Bosch subsidiary
To get rid of physical kanban cards for production scheduling and save hours, weeks and months of…
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WMS and MES are changing. How will automation and the cloud affect them?
The accuracy of predictions by the consultants at Gartner is uncanny. What sort of future do they…
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Marco Prüglmeier: How can we implement innovations on time and be ready for the future of logistics?
Should different companies think differently about innovations in logistics? How can we navigate…
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Digitalisation and Automation of Continental Automotive Plants
Holistic approach to digitalisation. You either digitalise or you don’t, there’s no doing it…
- Digital Factory
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Ivan Marinec: The role of data in the digitalisation of automotive logistics
The typical causes for automation failures all usually share the same roots. These are: low-quality…
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The right balance in logistics and where to find it
The most modern approaches in logistics—why should you be aware of the latest trends? How to find…
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The New Reality for Logistics? It’s the Christmas Season, Every Season.
The 21st annual Trends in Automotive Logistics conference was held in Pilsen at the end of…
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The Technology Trends That TAL 2021 Speakers Are Calling the Future of Automotive
Automotive is undergoing the biggest disruption in all the years of its existence. New technologies…
- Cloud
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Switching to SaaS: a strategic change that saves CAPEX and OPEX
Security, scalability and cost optimisation – these are just a few of the cloud benefits that will…
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Automation in Logistics – From Hardware to Artificial Intelligence
Intralogistics and warehouse automation were once again among the main topics at this year’s TAL…
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Driving trucks from home, and UX as an engine for digitalisation: The most interesting quotes of TAL 2021
Seeking the right balance for automotive logistics – that was the main theme for this year’s Trends…
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Supply chain digitalisation and automation at RAPA
For more than 70 years, RAPA has been known as a specialist for solenoid valve technology, and in…
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The TAL 2021 Conference: Logistics Digitalisation Must Come with Balance
Fourteen speakers from throughout Europe assembled in Pilsen on 21 September for the Trends in…
- Digital Factory
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Automotive should learn from e‑commerce. Through data and digitalisation.
If you want to succeed, learn from the best. That is why we’ve interviewed Ivan Marinec, with his…
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A digital‑first approach to logistics innovation by idealworks
When BMW’s new spinoff, the fully owned subsidiary idealworks, was founded in November last year,…
- Technologies
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Zebra Intelligent Cabinets: A safe place for your mobile devices
In recent years, mobile terminals and printers, industrial tablets and more have become a part of…
- Aimtec
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We learned while doing – and always valuing decency and good relationships
Aimtec is celebrating its 25th birthday. That’s why we couldn’t resist asking its co-founder…
- Automotive
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Automotive for a New Age: Localised Manufacturing and Supply Chains Alongside New Business Models
For over a year now, the global economy has seen a trial by fire, and it is struggling with the…
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Local automotive manufacturing? Smart microfactories will make it possible.
Traditional production lines may soon be replaced by innovative microfactories consisting of…
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TAL 2021: The topic for automotive logistics in 2021 will be finding a balance
Audi, BMW Group, ŠKODA AUTO, ZF Friedrichshafen, Volkswagen, Eissmann Group Automotive –…
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The warehouse automation market will see strong growth – powered by e‑commerce
The research company Statista is predicting a doubling of the warehouse market automation market by…
- Automotive
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Expensive electromobility may endanger Europe’s OEMs
Even ten years from now, European OEMs will still spend more to produce each electric vehicle than…
- Automation
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The Five Things You Need for Successfully Launching Your Production and Logistics Automation Project
The automation of logistics and manufacturing is steaming ahead. This trend has been helped along…
- Digital Factory
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The three most common mistakes when choosing a WMS
A Warehouse Management System is capable of controlling processes throughout the whole warehouse,…
- Cloud
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DCIx 7: The Future Is in the Cloud
The 2020 DCIx User Group on 10 September 2020 introduced this application’s latest version: DCIx 7.…
- Digital Factory
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Three real‑world examples of how to configure the system for controlling logistics and production
Today, when the demands on businesses and how they work are changing nearly non-stop, it is…
- Automation
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Digitalisation goes hand in hand with automation. And it can bring companies durability and flexibility.
Projects aiming to automate logistics tend to be a major challenge for companies. In this interview…
- Digital Factory
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When transformation is not a trend, but a necessity
An automobile comprises about 20,000 parts. Some components are so unique you could count their…
- Trends
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What’s the state of Czech logistics and warehousing today? We know the current crucial trends and problems
How are logistics firms handling ever-shorter delivery periods? Do they see automation as a…
- Automation
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How to Automate Warehouse Processes with VNA: The General Prerequisites
More and more often warehouse halls contain VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) forklifts that zip through…
- Technologies
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Zebra Technologies’ HD4000 – the latest smart glasses for industrial augmented reality
The potential of industrial augmented reality (AR) is growing, so talk about it has grown too. And…
- Automation
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Automation: Keeping Your Control System in Great Shape
In our previous article on how to tackle automation, we mainly focused on your team and on how to…
- Trends
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Efficient Planning with the Asprova APS System at Autoneum Czech Republic
Autoneum has the vision and goal of digitalising all of its logistics processes. In 2019,…
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“We Originally Just Wanted to Improve Our Processes, but in the End We Automated Our Whole Warehouse,”
states Libor Toman from the board of directors of DŘEVO TRUST, a.s. He answered our questions just…
- Digital Factory
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5 can’t‑miss changes in DCIx
Far greater and more efficient utilisation for the data you collect, broader possibilities for in…
- Trends
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It Won’t Work without Robots: How to Accommodate the Extreme Personalisation of Manufacturing
Autonomous robots are gradually becoming common “employees” at manufacturing and logistics…
- Automation
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“Above All, Communicate Your Automation Internally,”
advises Jiří Ovesný, founder of the logistics consulting firm INTRALOG SERVICES. He has been…
- Digital Factory
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Get the Data You Need for Industry 4.0 with IO‑Link Communication
The Covid-19 viral pandemic is affecting both human health and the global economy. The restrictions…
- Trends
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How Do We Create Intelligent Automation?
That’s the question Paul Norford from Zebra Technologies tried to answer at TAL 2020. Yet his…
- Digital Factory
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Petr Eret on Remote Delivery: It’s More a Mental Change Than a Technological One
Delivering software solutions entirely remotely? Completion of projects without the need to visit…
- Trends
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What Makes Smart Logistics Smart? An Interview With Marco Prüglmeier From BMW Group
When it comes to digitalization in logistics and manufacturing, the question most often asked is…
- Trends
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Filip Dřímalka: The Future Will Be Fantastic
Filip Dřímalka is a law graduate, and yet you’ll more likely come across him as a consultant for…
- Trends
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The Digital Transformation: Are You a Driver or a Follower?
If you were there in the audience at TAL 2020, Filip Dřímalka may have piqued your curiosity right…
- Trends
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The 8 Most Interesting Quotes from TAL 2020
What you might have missed at the conference, but is good to remind yourself.
- Automation
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How Can You Master Automation? Your Internal Team and Innovative Project Tools Are the Key
Automation’s benefits are clear – saved costs, reduced human error, and faster, more efficient…
- Automotive
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B2B Communication in Automotive: The Basics
The automotive sector places greater demands on suppliers than almost any other sector. Individual…
- Automation
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Warehouse Automation Achievement: Sellier & Bellot
Sellier & Bellot is one of the most successful industrial firms in the Czech Republic – and one…
- Automation
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Catch a Ride with Autonomous Guided Vehicles into the World of Industry 4.0
While self-driving is fairly problematic for automobiles, carts without human operators are…
- Automation
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Warehouse Automation: The Technologies
Many automation projects start with the idea of replacing manually driven vehicles with automated…
- Automation
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Automation and Jobs: The Skills Revolution Is a Necessity
Automation replaces people. But does this mean we’re losing jobs? The media might make that seem at…
- Trends
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Electromobility: Even Production at a Loss Can Pay Off
In August of 2019, the Deloitte consulting firm published a study focused on automotive suppliers …
- Automation
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How to Approach Logistics Automation
Automation. It’s so tightly tied to industrial manufacturing that just about everyone thinks of…
- Technologies
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The End of Support for Windows CE and Windows Mobile Is Approaching. Switch to Android.
Microsoft makes no secret of the fact that on 13 April 2021, it will be ending its support for…
- Digital Factory
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MES Is for More Than Manufacturing
MES has an established role as the main system support for manufacturing. Its primary function is…
- Digital Factory
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Deloitte and the Digital Factory
Manufacturers are facing a new age of physical production. Advanced processes, new materials and…
- Trends
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The TAL 2020 Conference: The Best in European Automotive
“Each year’s TAL has one thing in common. Our wish for its participants to bring home the best of…
- Digital Factory
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Without EDI, Industry Would Not Be Where It Is Today
No matter whether you supply components to an automaker regularly or have only sent it a one-off…
- Trends
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The Future of the Automotive Industry: Automation and New Partnerships are the Solutions
Regulations, technological development and a change of view of car ownership all affect the…
- Trends
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The Future of Automotive Industry: Consequences of E‑Mobility
What changes do automotive suppliers expect with the increasing trend of e-cars? And is the only…
- Trends
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The Future of Automotive Industry: Who Invests into E‑Mobility?
Electric cars are the theme of all the big automakers, and it seems that we are going to have a…
- Trends
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The Future of Automotive Industry: Will Electric Motors Replace the Combustion Engines?
After over a century of using combustion engines as the main system of propulsion in passenger cars…
- Cloud
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Yard Management Systems Are for More Than Just Truck Yards
Yard Management Systems (YMS) mainly serve to manage loading and unloading, but they don’t have to…
- Trends
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From the Internet of People to the Internet of Things
Before machines were first connected via wires or airwaves, they were connected by people. People…
- Trends
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UWB: Your Signal’s Flight Has Been Delayed
Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology lets you localise objects with up to 30-cm precision, and for…
- Technologies
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The Czech Republic’s Biggest Logistics Innovations of 2018
Every year, the renowned media house Economia organises Zóna logistika, a conference at which it…
- Cloud
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Automatic Monitoring ‑ Cloud Systems Outages Prevention
Cloud services don’t just mean moving a server off-site. Using them also gives you many services in…
- Cloud
- Interview
Jan Stočes about aimtec.cloud: We Have a Lot More Responsibility Now
This April, we officially launched aimtec.cloud, a single platform incorporating all of Aimtec’s…
- SAP S/4HANA
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Fiori – a Facelift to SAP
As one of the top players in ERP systems, SAP is well aware that an intuitive interface is an…
- Technologies
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The King Is Dead, Long Live the King ‑ Zebra MC9300
The MC9000 mobile terminals have long been among the best-selling products in their category. Since…
- Cloud
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Logistics Start‑Up Skladon Has Entered a New Era with WMS in Cloud
It’s said that the Czech Republic is a land of e-shops. But e-shops require high-quality logistics,…
- Cloud
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A Safe Motorway to the Cloud
A snapshot from a typical hall: the beeps of readers and buzzes of printers resound throughout the…
- Trends
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Augmented Reality – from Ice Cream to the Production Line
According to a study by the University of Washington, a full 65% of children have one or…
- SAP S/4HANA
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Integrate SAP ERP with EDI
It’s hard to say, really, which system in a company is the most important. For some companies, it…
- Cloud
- Article
Is the Cloud Safe?
It’s quite likely that security is the most important factor for every kind of IT service, whether…
- Cloud
- Article
The Cloud Is More Than Just Photo Storage
Do you think of the cloud as a new advancement? Well, did you know that you started using it far…
- SAP S/4HANA
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The New SAP ERP Generation Is Coming. Are You Ready?
Starting in 2025, the new generation of SAP ERP – SAP S/4HANA – will fully replace the current…
- Aimtec
- Article
Enjoy Your Sleep. We’ll Protect Your Dreams
We doubt you’ll find anyone who’d challenge the statement that in our age of deep interconnection…
- Aimtec
- Interview
Supportmen
Aimtec’s Support division provides nonstop support for our customers. Requests are processed by a…
- SAP S/4HANA
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Sappy Products Ready for S/4HANA
The products in our Sappy range are currently under intensive “core” testing. Thanks to their new…
- Trends
- Interview
Paul Norford, Zebra Technologies: We’ve Got to Be Curious!
Paul Norford was one of the main speakers at TAL 2018, where he enchanted us all with his energy…
- Trends
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Get the Most out of LBS
GPS systems can’t see indoors. But LBS technology can! And so it practically begs to be…
- Trends
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Location Based Services: Which Technology Sees What You Need?
Understanding what’s stored in your warehouse and by your lines is useful, to say the least. But…
- Digital Factory
- Article
Real‑Time Location System: Your Bodyguard
Imagine a warehouse where the workers don’t have to scan shelf positions and where the forklifts…
- Digital Factory
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Mapping Factory ‑ Developing EDI Conversions
The Digital Factory doesn’t have to only mean introducing Industry 4.0 at manufacturing and…
- Digital Factory
- Article
Not Just Smart Manufacturing – Smart Planning Too
A digital factory doesn’t just mean collecting data on production and logistics processes. It also…
- Digital Factory
- Article
Lean Manufacturing Principles Applied to a Packaging Line
Not many companies in our country have withstood its fundamental societal changes over the last 100…
- Digital Factory
- Article
ERP: The Cornerstone of Every Digital Factory
It’s not just corporate IT managers who lose sleep over Industry 4.0. Members of companies’ top…
