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Manufacturers Are Digitizing at Twice the Rate of Other Businesses, and What That Means for Distributors
The pandemic is driving manufacturers to rapidly mature their online capabilities and direct-to-consumer sales — a phenomenon that should make every distributor consider whether they're moving quickly enough.
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Do ERP Systems Belong in a Corporate Office or Shop Floor?
Misconceptions over limitations, perceived fears over cyber-attacks and underused capabilities are playing a big role in why ERP systems rarely communicated with the shop floor.
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The CRM You Never Knew You Needed
Taking advantage of software benefits means salespeople can keep their foot on the gas, despite the pandemic.
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Attacks on Individuals Fall as Cybercrime Tactics Shift
Cybercriminals shifted away from stealing individual consumers' information in 2020 to focus on bigger, more profitable attacks.
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Embracing Deception Tactics
Faking it could be the key to unlocking IT security success by shining a light on threat activity wherever it may strike. Enter deception technology.
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Russian Hack Exposed Supply Chain Weaknesses
The problem has caused havoc for years — but has defied easy solutions from the government and private sector.
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CEO Offers Projections for US Manufacturing in 2021
"Flexibility and foresight are highly achievable and likely closer in reach than some may think, given the maturity of smart manufacturing technology solutions."
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Podcast: ID Chats Pandemic, Amazon Business, Tech & More With Zilliant
ID editor Mike Hockett was the featured guest on Zilliant's first "B2B Reimagined" podcast of 2021, which covered a range of trending topics. Check it out here.
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Digital Transformation: Start With the Easy Stuff
Conexiom CEO Ray Grady says the transformation journey keys on delighting your customer and gaining internal momentum.
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How to Build a Vending Relationship with Customers That Works
Whether you are interested in adding industrial vending solutions for the first time or trying again, here’s how to build the right program for your customers.
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Updated Supply Chain Tech is Key to Navigating Disruption
Investing in modern infrastructure now will strengthen the supply chain and better position your company for future success.
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Hackers Sell Entry to Hundreds of Executive Email Accounts
Russian hackers can provide access to the email of these corporate leaders.
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Contact Tracing Is an Opportunity for Manufacturing
Applying this tool could enhance the sector's position as a leader in both mobile technology and safety.
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Retailers Push for Warehouse Robotics as Solution to E-Commerce Boom
New warehouses laden with the latest industrial robotic technologies will play an important role moving forward.
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Amazon Business Officially Launches Its Dash Smart Shelf
After a year of testing, the weight-sensing, WiFi-enabled auto-replenishment scale is available for customers and consumers.
