Making the value of technology clear
How do you manage a semiconductor production facility? Most people in the chip industry would say: with semiconductor MES. With its complex processes and products that cannot be clearly seen with the naked human eye, the semiconductor industry began broadly adopting MES in the 1980s and 1990s. And therein lies the problem. The systems that…
Can lithium-ion and other specialty battery manufacturers keep up with the growth potential in the new world fueled by electrons rather than heat? That all depends on how well they can master manufacturing. Lithium-ion batteries are inherently complex. It is an enormous challenge to make them at consistently high quality. Compounding the challenge are the…
How can a Center of Excellence (CoE) prevent common challenges with manufacturing operations management (MOM)? In this new book published by ISA, long-time consultant Grant Vokey explains the functions and structure of successful CoEs. This solid book has sections to support data-driven management, continuous improvement (CI), Industry 4.0, manufacturing execution system (MES) implementations, and strategic…
Jim Brown joined PTC’s VP of Strategy Partnership, Christine Wolff, to share his thoughts about improving field service by leveraging the IoT in episode 20 of PTC’s Speaking of Service Podcast. Jim and “Wolffie” discuss the importance of service transformation given current economic conditions that make profitability and asset longevity crucial. Jim shares insights from…
What are some keys to success with Industry 4.0? And what does mindfulness have to do with it? Listen to this fireside chat with Julie Fraser, hosted by the Industry 4.0 Club’s Mike Ungar and Mike Yost to start thinking about your ecosystem for success. An ecosystem is the environment in which a variety of…
What does the future look like for PLM in the CPG industry? Tech-Clarity led an interactive discussion with Pepsico and Kalypso PLM leaders in a Kalypso-hosted webinar. It was an interactive discussion with PLM industry leaders from a variety of roles to discuss the findings of our recent research on the Future of PLM in…