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Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 6 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Real-time Visibility Provides Pulse on Inventory." The special guest is Ultriva Account Executive, Inside Sales, Jacob Soucek.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, founder of the Manufacturing Media Consortium announced the introduction of the Episodic Video Production Division of TR Cutler, Inc. According to Cutler, "Increasingly manufacturing executives have made it clear they are less willing to commit to time ready lengthy case studies, white papers, and attending hour long webinars. As a result we at TR Cutler, Inc. have created a new division of the firm that allows manufacturers to tell their stories in 1 minute videos; episodic television stories which are then aggressively cross-promoted via social media and PR."

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 5 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Supplier/Manufacturer Focus." The special guest is Ultriva Senior Application Consultant, Ed Conrey.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 4 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Bullwhip Effect on Inventory." The special guest is Ultriva Director of Software Engineering, Pushparaj Shanmugam.

Disruptions from strikes to natural disasters; from economic sanctions to political strife are bringing the manufacturing supply chain to a dead stop. Even normal market fluctuations in demand create a volatile and crippling impact. The only insurance against this is to create an agile supply chain that can adapt and adjust to these unexpected events. Since transportation is businesses' highest indirect cost, making it agile can create a strong foundation for the whole supply chain according to Thomas R. Cutler, leading industrial journalist and founder of the Manufacturing Media Consortium.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 4 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Bullwhip Effect on Inventory." The special guest is Ultriva Director of Software Engineering, Pushparaj Shanmugam.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, discussed the challenges of cold storage automation in a feature, titled, "Frozen Food Turns to Automation to Support Rapid Market Growth According to Industry Leader viastore systems." According to Cutler, in the Automation and Controls Today feature article, ensuring that AS/RS and conveyor systems can operate smoothly requires they must be equipped with freezer grade technology. The drives, controllers, and the electronic and mechanical components must all be able to withstand temperatures down to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, discussed the challenges of cold storage automation in a feature, titled, "viastore systems Leads Automation in Cold Storage." According to Cutler, in the AutomationMedia.com feature article, ensuring that AS/RS and conveyor systems can operate smoothly requires they must be equipped with freezer grade technology. The drives, controllers, and the electronic and mechanical components must all be able to withstand temperatures down to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Photo sensors should be heated so they will not fog up. Control cabinets must be heated or, located outside the refrigerated zone. Also, attention must be paid to using freezer grade, food grade, or pharmaceutically compatible lubricating greases, oils and seals. Special demands regarding the corrosion resistance of metals also need to be taken into account.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 3 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Inventory Visibility in the Supply Chain." The special guest is Ultriva Application Consulting Manager, Butch Dority.

The growth of the Manufacturing Media Consortium has been very strong in the Middle East according to founder Thomas R. Cutler, who will be meeting with regional media members in February 2016.