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CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply

Is Industry 4.0 Technology Worth the Cost?
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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 ...  >>

Five steps to cost justify a warehouse management system in today's omni-channel world

In the past five years, the rapidly emerging omni-channel marketplace has impacted warehousing operations resulting in a need for systems with increased capabilities and flexibility that are adaptable, configurable, and scalable. With all of these new requirements for WMS solutions, selecting the right solution for   >>

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Last update 7 May 2020
Global Manufacturing PMI slumps to lowest level since financial crisis of 08/09
   Source: J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI ™  -  IHS Markit



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Supply Chain Visibility

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Education
 
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Jun
2020
Cours de base I
     Lausanne
24
Jun
2020
Cours de base II
     Lausanne
 5 
Nov
2020
Evaluation et Audit fournisseurs
     Lausanne
12
Nov
2020
Négociation Achats
     Lausanne

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