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CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Is Industry 4.0 Technology Worth the Cost?
Brian Hoey
flexis

Industry 4.0 discussions are happening every day across industries. Some organizations are opting to roll out existing and emerging technologies in the hopes that they will see boosts to their ROI that justify the initial outlay, while others are taking a “wait and see” approach. It’s our strong opinion that spending what you can now to lay a solid foundation of Industry 4.0 technology is worth the investment, as long as you go about it strategically and intelligently. There are several aspects of this discussion that are key to remember when looking for facts to justify this spending. First, the infrastructure work can benefit all departments, which supports their ability to work efficiently and effectively. Second, this spending is about mitigating the cost of poor quality when it comes to your product or service. 

 

What Is Downtime Costing You?

Industry estimates suggest that anywhere from ...  >>

The Productivity Trifecta of Warehouse Optimization

What do engineered labor, slotting, and task interleaving have in common? Those that implement all three achieve the "productivity trifecta" of warehouse optimization. If you're not using all three, then you're leaving money on the table. The scene: a big box store early on Black Friday. A larg  >>

Job Opportunities
 
Head of Operations
     
     Burton Latimer  -  PERM  -  Cast UK
Head of Planning
     
     Coventry  -  PERM  -  Michael Page
Transport Manager - Leading 3PL Business
     
     Leicestershire  -  PERM  -  Michael Page
Warehouse Shift Manager - People Engager Required!
     
     Alfreton  -  PERM  -  Page Personnel
Senior IT Procurement Manager
     
     City of London  -  PERM  -  Michael Page
Warehouse Team Manager – Days or Nights
     
     East of England  -  PERM  -  Bis Henderson
Inventory Supervisor
     
     Burton Latimer  -  PERM  -  Cast UK
Demand and Supply Planner
     
     Slough  -  TEMP  -  Michael Page
Supply Planner
     
     Glasgow  -  TEMP  -  Michael Page
Indirect Procurement Manager
     
     East Midlands  -  PERM  -  Michael Page
Transport Planner
     
     North West  -  PERM  -  Bis Henderson
Site Operations Manager
     
     South East  -  PERM  -  Bis Henderson
Inventory Supervisor
     
     Burton Latimer  -  PERM  -  Cast UK
Shift Operations Manager - Early Shift
     
     Greater Manchester  -  PERM  -  Cast UK
Supply Planner - High SKU environment - Cheshire
     
     Cheshire  -  TEMP  -  Michael Page




 
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Last update 6 May 2020
Output, new orders and employment fall at record rates as COVID-19 emergency continues
   Source: Markit /CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI ®  -  IHS Markit
United Kingdom 


Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

Even industries driven by the strictest safety and environmental regulations are capable of reducing their costs. Our solutions improve each phase of the chemical logistics supply chain, to increase your supply chain performance, improve predictability and mitigate potential problems before they arise. B...

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Will Logistics 4.0 Reduce Your Supply Chain Risk?

In much of the world, we’re stuck in the grey doldrums of late winter—but let’s think back to the recent holiday season for a minute. Specifically, let’s imagine that you’re trying to sen...


Education
 
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Jun
2020
Contract management
     Manchester
23
Jun
2020
Category management
     Bristol
23
Jun
2020
Introduction to public sector procurement
     Manchester
 1 
Jul
2020
Effective negotiation
     Bristol
 1 
Jul
2020
Risk and resilience in the supply chain
     London

Local & Regional Agenda
 


Resources
 
HOYER: Future-Proofs System for Managing Intermodal Rail, Road, and Sea Transport to Meet High Growth Potential

HOYER is an independent family enterprise that dates back to 1946, and which has become one of the world’s leading bulk-logistics providers, offering comprehensive transport services and complex logistics soluti...

Kaizen
The Connected Value Chain: Creating Durable Value with Digital

Today’s businesses are faced with a dizzying array of digital promises—and threats: the Internet of Things, wearables, additive manufacturing, big data and analytics, gamification, ubiquitous access, and hype...


Customer Loyalty and Supply Chain Management: Business-to-Business Customer Loyalty Analysis

International Agenda