by Kathy Gibson | May 15, 2018 | Thought Leadership
It’s well known in the logistics and supply chain game that the last mile of a shipment’s journey is inevitably the most expensive – possibly accounting for over 50% of total delivery costs, according to a 2016 report by McKinsey. By Dustin Homer, director: client...
by Kathy Gibson | May 15, 2018 | Product Showcase
RS Components (RS) has launched its easy-to-use 3D printer: the RS Pro iTX. The additive-manufacturing machine targets a wide range of users in manufacturing and many other commercial and business applications, as well as being ideal for educational purposes and at...
by Kathy Gibson | May 15, 2018 | Featured Story, Trends and Analysis
Using geographic information systems and big data can help to redefine the intelligence of the supply chain, writes David Slotow, CEO at Trackmatic A Geographic Information System (GIS) is defined as a system that’s capable of capturing, storing, managing and...
by Kathy Gibson | May 1, 2018 | Thought Leadership
By their very nature, many businesses operating in the digital era are constantly inundated with massive data sources. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), a constant and growing focus on digital transformation, and a globalised economy where information...
by Kathy Gibson | May 1, 2018 | Trends and Analysis
Alexander Forbes has called for an integrated approach to workplace learning because traditional approaches to education and training are no longer responsive enough to keep up with the pace of change, particularly with the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution....