Making the value of technology clear
Introducing the Topic We’ve been researching make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) approaches for over two decades and we’ve witnessed continued growth in product customization. We’ve also watched configuration approaches and technologies evolve. Two things have been consistent over time: Configured products are compelling for customers Configuring and making products to order is challenging for manufacturers…
We are pleased to announce that Howie Markson joins Tech-Clarity as Director of Research for Digital Innovation. This strategic hire strengthens Tech-Clarity’s ability to help educate manufacturers on how to navigate complex technology decisions to improve business performance. Howie’s focus areas include product design, simulation, PLM, PDM, SLM, IoT, AI, and other product development solutions…
Tech-Clarity President and Founder Jim Brown had the opportunity to join Siemens Vice President of Industry Strategy Dale Tutt on his podcast, The Industry Forward. Host Conor Pieck leads a lively conversation between Dale and Jim where Jim shares insights from Tech-Clarity’s research and Dale offers perspectives from his rich experience in the manufacturing and…
Can manufacturers maximize plant human resources as effectively as inventory and equipment? Covalent would say yes. That is what their workforce operations platform is designed to do: continuously maximize labor effectiveness. They continue to build out in multiple directions: functionally, beyond tracking training and job experience to creating an interactive skills matrix, optimizing work allocation,…
What makes a digital thread that weaves through manufacturing possible? The answer is: operational data management, which includes a host of capabilities to connect, collect, contextualize, and make data flow across offices, plants, and the field. ThingWorx, a PTC Technology, has been doing that for years, and we recently had an update briefing on version…
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