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How 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 article5 Ways to Increase Capacity Despite Talent Shortages with Digital Manufacturing Technology
Ken Koenemann, Shannon Gabriel | March 18, 2021 |
What a difference a few months make. With vaccination roll out accelerating and a new stimulus bill just signed, the U.S. economy looks likely to heat up soon. And when it does, talent shortages will remain a challenge. Multiple factors will drive the ongoing challenges. People looking for a change of pace and better opportunities…
Read post5-Step Phased Approach For Digital Transformation In Manufacturing Operations
Ken Koenemann | March 17, 2021 |
“We want our machines to talk to us.” This isn’t a line from the latest science fiction blockbuster. It’s a real comment from a business leader looking for ways to take advantage of the latest digital transformation in manufacturing technology trends. Given the advancements being made in areas such as machine learning, prescriptive analytics, and…
Read briefingPreparing Manufacturing Operations for Industry 4.0
Ken Koenemann | March 15, 2021 |
Industry 4.0. Factory of the future. Manufacturing 4.0. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Artificial intelligence. Robotics. Big data. Expert systems. Intelligent instruments. Cloud. Fog. Edge computing… The buzz about all of the different strategies and technologies that are reshaping manufacturing operations is enough to make your head spin. At the same time, it doesn’t take…
Read briefingHow 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…
Read articleHow to Increase Productivity in Manufacturing Operations with Digital Technology
Ken Koenemann | February 17, 2021 |
Before COVID-19, manufacturers were already struggling with a dip in productivity due to staffing challenges. As COVID-19 worsened this trend, it has become particularly clear that digital technology needs to be used to offset manufacturing productivity trends. Post-pandemic, it should only be a matter of time before economic growth accelerates again. When it does, staffing…
Read articleThe Pandemic Is Making Work Harder – So Make Workforce Productivity Easier
Ken Koenemann | February 17, 2021 |
From consumer-packaged goods to heavy industrial production, COVID-19 has hit manufacturers particularly hard. Many simply don’t have the option of working remotely, and they’ve been plagued by shortages and bottlenecks across the spectrum, from supply chain to production to distribution. Of course, the health and safety of personnel is paramount, but staff shortages make it…
Read article5-Step Phased Approach For Digital Transformation In Manufacturing Operations
Ken Koenemann | February 15, 2021 |
“We want our machines to talk to us.” This isn’t a line from the latest science fiction blockbuster. It’s a real comment from a business leader looking for ways to take advantage of the latest digital transformation in manufacturing technology trends. Given the advancements being made in areas such as machine learning, prescriptive analytics, and…
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