Technology & Automation
How to Drive Cost-Effective Nearshoring with Automation
The past couple of years’ supply chain delays and uncertainty have led many manufacturers to rethink their long-term supply chain strategies. And increasingly, they are exploring cost-effective nearshoring strategies as a way to gain greater control, shrink transportation times and
... ContinuedWhy Manufacturing Collaboration is Key to Growth
We’re a few weeks into 2023, but it’s not too late for manufacturers to make one very important New Year’s resolution: improve company-wide collaboration. That message was brought home by a recent 3DS Innovation and Collaboration Study conducted by The
... ContinuedClosed Loop Manufacturing Explained
It is a pretty amazing world we live in today. You can order food, groceries, and anything with one click. There are even specific shopping holidays like Cyber Monday to order, and companies run marketing campaigns to support them. As
... ContinuedWhat is Manufacturing ERP Software?
Manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software helps manufacturers increase production efficiency by providing the end-to-end visibility needed to keep improving their processes. Identifying and eliminating waste, cutting non-value-added processes, and removing the roadblocks to revenue growth are a few of
... ContinuedThe 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
... 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
... 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
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