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    Technology and IIoT

    Operators Connected by Technology Don’t Quit

    Aug. 16, 2024
    At a time when workforce shortages plague manufacturing, consider that a connected worker might not walk out the door and leave you hanging.
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    Supply Chain Technology

    Riskier Supply Chains Call for Better Data, Savvier Strategy

    June 3, 2024
    Jabil's 2024 supply chain survey finds that as manufacturers journey from recovery to resilience, they must consider how to thoughtfully integrate technologies like AI and automation...
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    Digital Tools

    Empowering the Modern Workforce: The Power of Connected Worker Technologies

    April 22, 2024
    How contextual data analysis plays a key role in the digital transformation.
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    5G Networks Can Revolutionize Manufacturing (If You Know How To Run Them)

    March 21, 2024
    Personnel, not technology access, may determine whether 5G is worth manufacturers’ time.
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    AI, XR and Data: Manufacturing Technology Predictions for 2024

    Jan. 3, 2024
    The three technologies manufacturers will most likely employ next year.

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