Making the value of technology clear
What makes warehouse management software (WMS) work for larger enterprises over the long haul? As uncertain as the economy, supply chain, and labor market are, WMS capabilities and fit can determine long-term business success. Yet many systems are relatively rigid and require custom coding by the solution provider or a partner to make updates. Some…
After-market service is becoming essential for manufacturers because it delivers higher EBIT margins and allows manufacturers to address machine issues quickly. Additionally, it enables manufacturers to keep their customers happy and productive and gain valuable insights into the operation and maintenance of their machines. However, winning in the service market requires a well-planned strategy, starting right from…
Is AI just a shiny object, or is AI delivering value in manufacturing? Our latest infographic exposes five practices that our research shows Top Performers are using to ensure value for their company. Walk through this infographic to learn a few things you can do to move AI from being a distraction or shiny object to…
How can recipe-based producers ensure cost-efficiency and consistent, high-quality products no matter where they are formulated or produced? By implementing enterprise recipe management (ERM) with a manufacturing execution system (MES) to deliver closed-loop data flows in and out of production. Leading Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), specialty chemical, and other manufacturers are standardizing for ERM. Quite…
How can companies be sure to gain value from manufacturing analytics and AI projects? It turns out benefits are ubiquitous for those who have invested. Yet the Top Performers in our new survey of over 400 manufacturing respondents indicates some key differences that improve their results. Please enjoy the summary* below. For the full research,…
How do you accelerate the co-development of hardware and software for your products? Today’s products increasingly rely on software for innovation. Yet, development teams follow different processes and use separate tools to support the engineering and development of hardware and software. This creates silos within the development team that causes breakdowns in communication and hurts…