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As businesses look for a competitive advantage that can help fuel growth, they will continue to pursue operational excellence and better business execution best practices. Here, we bring you the latest insights on these topics along with real-world examples of how businesses like yours use software like ours to more quickly realize their strategic vision.
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The Urgency of Better Strategic Insights: Why It’s Time to Act
David Pate | September 22, 2017 |
The ability to analyze data to see important patterns in your operations is a game-changer. The inclusion of a dashboard from a 1980s or 1990s economy sedan in a modern hybrid sports car would catch your attention for all kinds of aesthetic and technical reasons. The incongruity of the dashboard and the rest of the…
Read articleTechnology & Beyond: Uncover Business Insights in “Dark Data” Using Data Integration
Ken Koenemann | September 21, 2017 |
If you were paying attention during the recent total solar eclipse, then you probably experienced an interesting, albeit brief, shift in perspective. Maybe you noticed a soft, eerie twilight or unusual shadows during the peak. Or even a noticeable temperature drop. Even though the experience passed by quickly, you’ll remember those high-quality minutes for your…
Read postWhich Technologies Should Come First, Second, Third?
Ken Koenemann | September 11, 2017 |
Analytics solutions. The industrial Internet of Things. Robotics. Automation. Manufacturers looking for tech solutions that will help them control costs and gain a competitive edge have many great options. In fact, deciding what type of technology to invest in and why can seem overwhelming. Could you get a better ROI through automation and improved productivity,…
Read articleSmart Automation Prompts Need for Skilled Workforce
Ken Koenemann | August 18, 2017 |
Can advanced manufacturing deliver a clear ROI? This may be an especially thorny question when it comes to retrofitting a plant with aging assets. According to TBM Consulting, a from that helps manufacturers balance their technology and workforce, the biggest mistake manufacturing industry managers make is relying solely on smart automation tools as the solution…
Read articleWhy Strategic Planning Success Is All About Core Operations Strength
David Pate | July 18, 2017 |
If you search on the fitness routine for a top athlete in practically any sport, you’ll likely turn up stories or anecdotes about the critical importance of core strength and flexibility to their success. Tiger Woods, at his prime, emphasized core and flexibility routines to stay at the top of his game for so many…
Read postDig Deeper for Smarter Strategic Planning & Better Execution
David Pate | June 20, 2017 |
Dashboards are not enough As technology solution providers, we’ll be the first to tell you that the right dashboarding or analytics solution can be invaluable for providing insights on opportunities for improving company performance. But as consultants we’ll also be the first to warn you that without the right knowledge, metrics, and effective processes to…
Read postWhy the Cloud is the Fastest Path to Flexible Operations
Ken Koenemann | June 9, 2017 |
It’s no secret that timely insights about what’s happening across the business can help to dramatically improve operational flexibility and efficiency in manufacturing organizations. Hence the constant buzz about the Internet of things (IoT) and cutting-edge solutions designed to continually share data and optimize operations. No doubt these new solutions sound great for organizations with…
Read article5 Mistakes Supply Chain Companies Make that Affect Success
Ken Koenemann | June 9, 2017 |
The world is changing. Nationalism is growing in popularity both domestically and internationally; here in the U.S., corporate tax reforms are gaining momentum, while trade agreements are increasingly at risk. Each of these developments threaten to impact supply chains—and the people who manage them—significantly in the months ahead. As these and other global events unfold,…
Read articleMid-Year Check-In: 4 Daily Manufacturing Performance Management Spoilers to Avoid
David Pate | May 18, 2017 |
How poor daily management can derail annual business goals and how to avoid the pitfalls to effective execution Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Halfway through the year will you still be on track with meeting your business goals? If yes, congratulations! But if you’re like most of the world, that resolution…
Read postEnsuring Daily Management AND the Health Of Your Business
David Pate | May 11, 2017 |
If you’re like most people, you’re well aware of the benefits of exercise. You also probably have a myriad of health and fitness goals. Maybe you want to lose a few pounds, lower your cholesterol, or even train to run your first marathon. You know that reaching these goals won’t happen overnight. You’ve got to…
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