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Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities
Ken Koenemann | February 4, 2022 |
Ken Koenemann of Dploy Solutions Talks Manufacturing, Logistics and Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities Manufacturers continue to struggle with ongoing supply chain challenges. Many are getting ahead by implementing strategies and technologies to gain greater visibility and control. Ken Koenemann, VP of Supply Chain and Technology at TBM Consulting Group and Dploy Solutions, talks to…
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Ken Koenemann | October 5, 2021 |
With the growing prevalence of connected machines on shop floors, there’s no shortage of operations technology (OT) data available to manufacturing leaders. But without a practical approach for using that data to drive meaningful quality, efficiency, and productivity gains, it’s just numbers, and you miss the chance to leverage insights that will propel you ahead…
Read postFour Strategies to Uncrack the Supply Chain Bullwhip
Ken Koenemann | September 22, 2021 |
The spread of new COVID variants means the risk of localized lockdowns and supply chain issues will continue. And that means manufacturers must take action now to calm the reverb. Traditionally prompted by shifts in consumer demand at the end-user level, the snap of the bullwhip is now making its way further up the supply…
Read articleHow Video Integration Augments Analytics and IIoT
Wes Turner | July 20, 2021 |
With staffing shortages brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have ratcheted up automation programs to help offset declines in production and productivity—and insulate against future crises. While there’s tremendous potential for these technologies to revolutionize efficiency, the problem is that they only give us a retrospective view. We know from analyzing the data…
Read articleHow to Prepare for the Next Supply Chain Crisis
Ken Koenemann | July 16, 2021 |
COVID, the Ever Given blockade in the Suez Canal, and now the congestion at the Port of Yantian – these constant hits are costing manufacturers millions, if not billions of dollars in losses and will take months or years to recoup the financial damage. Looking ahead nobody knows what disruptions could be lurking around the…
Read article5 Ways to Regain Control of Your Supply Chain
Ken Koenemann | May 24, 2021 |
With global commerce so deeply intertwined, even the smallest wrinkle in the matrix can cause catastrophic affects. While supply chain disruptions are nothing new, it seems like they are becoming more of a norm than exception. Even as companies are still struggling with the impact of the 2020 COVID-19-related interruptions, curtailments and shutdowns, the hits…
Read articleHow to Get Ahead of Supply Chain Instability with Technology
Brian Cromer | May 11, 2021 |
Supply chain disruptions are nothing new. But lately, it seems like they are becoming more of a norm than exception. The recent images of the enormous Ever Given container ship wedged in the Suez Canal are a case in point. As manufacturers have scrambled to deal with complications related to trade wars and the COVID-19…
Read postSix Tips to Help Manufacturers Get Automation Right
Ken Koenemann | April 5, 2021 |
Digitization has become increasingly relevant in the midst of COVID-19, and many manufacturers are seeing tremendous improvements to their process efficiency as a result of implementation. But failure to plan properly, choosing what to automate and when, and putting the right people in place can quickly erase any expected benefits of automation. While it’s true…
Read articleFive Things to Consider When Rethinking Your Supply Chain
Ken Koenemann | April 1, 2021 |
The last major pandemic happened in 1918, so it’s understandable why many manufacturers were caught off guard by the events of the past year. But between the potential for continuing virus flareups, ongoing trade standoffs and other surprises lurking in markets, manufacturers need to stay on their toes. Of course, catching up or keeping up…
Read articleHow IIoT Data Can Drive Significant Productivity Gains in Manufacturing
Ken Koenemann | February 17, 2021 |
Economic projections are forecasting that it is just a matter of time before economic growth will accelerate again and to that end, worker productivity is at the forefront of manufacturers’ minds. Whether they are trying to find ways to make up for productivity losses from 2020, or developing new strategies to swiftly navigate around future…
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