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The Pivot to Reshoring – What Does that Mean for Your ERP Solution?
After 20 years in the industry, I’m now witnessing the third wave of major changes to enterprise resource planning (ERP) challenges and requirements. We first saw the post-era of Y2K, followed by the market crash of 2008, and now the
... ContinuedWhat is OEE Software: Definition & Benefits
OEE Software is used to calculate and measure overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), a manufacturing metric used for driving continuous improvement by identifying why a given machine varies in performance over time. It captures the top three sources of manufacturing productivity:
... ContinuedHow to Eliminate Disconnects in Manufacturing Processes
The faster a manufacturer can identify and eliminate disconnects in manufacturing processes, the more resilient and competitive they become. However, the most challenging gaps can be difficult to pinpoint and solve without the right technology. Finding disconnects with real-time data
... ContinuedHow Collaborative Manufacturing Environments Support Digital Transformation
The stronger the internal collaboration of a manufacturing business, the more resilient to market demands they become. Collaborative manufacturing environments that are a competitive strength can withstand labor and supply chain shortages, unexpected inflationary costs, and more. Achieving productivity gains
... ContinuedHow to Eliminate Plant Floor Roadblocks Using MES
Identifying what’s causing problems before they happen can save millions in revenue and help make every minute on the shop floor count. Real-time data captured from processes and machines contain the insights manufacturers need to eliminate plant floor roadblocks early
... ContinuedWhy 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023 Should Earn a Spot on the 2023 Calendar of DELMIAWorks Customers
With the recent registration opening for the DELMIAWorks (IQMS) user conference, 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023, customers and prospects are evaluating what value’s in it for them. 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023 will be held in Nashville, Tennessee, February 12-15, 2023, and is our
... ContinuedHow To Achieve Productivity Gains with A Connected Worker Strategy
One of the most effective ways to increase shop floor productivity is to close communication gaps between workers, enabling them to collaborate in real-time. With the ongoing labor shortage impacting manufacturing, taking a more focused approach to improving productivity is
... ContinuedHow to Inspire the Next Generation of Manufacturing Workers
Manufacturers need to inspire and empower the next generation of manufacturing workers to keep the industry growing. Thousands of manufacturers are contributing to the cause of attracting workers to the industry this month. Starting today with Manufacturing Day and progressing
... ContinuedHow Manufacturing Collaboration & Empowerment Drives Digital Transformation
Succeeding at digital transformation starts by putting workers and their needs first. Setting workers up to excel at their jobs is the foundation manufacturers need to build on when automating any area of production. The best places to start are
... ContinuedHow Digital Manufacturing Drives Growth and Profitability
Turning risks into growth opportunities is a high priority for manufacturers challenged with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and spiraling costs. The great news is that digital manufacturing can help turn risks and challenges into new opportunities for growth.
... ContinuedThe Benefits of Smart Manufacturing for Small to Midsize Manufacturers
Rising operating costs, supply chain, and labor shortages are squeezing manufacturers’ margins, creating new challenges that Smart Manufacturing is helping small to midsize manufacturing companies solve. Getting in control of spiraling inflation costs is the top concern of 40% of
... ContinuedNine Ways to Turn Real-Time Data Into Your Competitive Advantage
In an economy marked by rapid changes in market demand, supplies and raw materials, costs, and even interest rates, the ability to compete on reliability and transparency is more important than ever. Real-time data delivers the insights manufacturers need
... ContinuedProduction Equipment Downtime – How to Monitor, Analyze and Reduce Downtime Costs
What is the cost of production equipment downtime? There are many different perspectives on the cost of shop floor downtime that depend on various factors. Let’s look at it from the perspective of a manufacturer that requires the use of
... ContinuedIndustry 4.0’s Impact on Design to Manufacturing Workflows
If you are like me and have done anything in the engineering or design to manufacturing process in the last few years, you have run into new manufacturing terms being used, like Industry 4.0. Also, like me, you might wonder
... ContinuedWhat’s the Best Way To Overcome The Manufacturing Worker Shortage?
The labor shifts fueling the manufacturing worker shortage are persistent, leading manufacturers to identify activities and processes they can automate. Unfortunately, for many, skilled labor is no longer readily available. In a recent Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute study, nearly
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