Supply Chain Networks are evolving to become increasingly autonomous, letting intelligent software agents make simple decisions.
Autonomous Supply Chains
Supply chains that run without human intervention and the technology that enables them to do so. This refers primarily to software systems that make decisions and perform tasks previously performed by human planners and workers (execution), though it may also include machinery, such as autonomous vehicles or autonomous factory equipment.
The Case for Autonomous Long-Haul Trucking
Predictions for rollout of driverless cars have shifted from “before 2020” to “after 2030”. Here we explore the many reasons we will likely see driverless long-haul trucking in a hub-to-hub model well before driverless cars are plying our city streets.
X-Factory: Part Two
PTC’s X-Factory shows a path to Industrie 4.0. Here we examine the assembly, testing and packaging, warehouse, production management, and solution integration for X-Factory.
X-Factory – Part One
X-Factory is a demonstration factory (making real products) created by PTC to help manufacturers visualize a path to the Smart Factory. Here we describe what makes a factory smart and get a look at the engineering, material handling, and chassis manufacturing stages.