Tech-Clarity is pleased to announce that we are expanding our research team and extending our Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Technology coverage.
Well-known industry thought leader, keynote speaker, and research analyst Rick Franzosa is joining Tech-Clarity as Vice President of Research for Manufacturing. Rick brings decades of experience in Manufacturing Operations, specializing in Digital Transformation, Manufacturing Innovation, MES/MOM, Manufacturing Process Management (MPM), and other solution domains essential for manufacturers and supply chains. Please visit Rick’s bio page for more details on his background.
It’s a challenging time for the manufacturing industries, and Rick is well-positioned to help manufacturers navigate change to help them drive new business value. Traditional manufacturing industries are undergoing significant changes due to a confluence of events, including supply chain volatility, the need to reduce product complexity, and to optimize portfolios in a rapidly changing world. Manufacturers must invest wisely to increase flexibility and agility while improving multicultural teams’ competency and decision-making skills. Leading manufacturers are adopting advanced technologies such as IIoT, connected factory worker platforms, Digital Twins, and Digital Threads, augmented by Artificial Intelligence. The goal is to bridge gaps between customer requirements management, product innovation, engineering product development, manufacturing operations, supply chains, and service. Today’s leading software vendors are evaluating their product portfolio strategies, and new AI solutions are emerging as disruptors to meet these challenges.
“This is a strategic move,” explains Jim Brown, President and Founder of Tech-Clarity. “As manufacturers grapple with rapid change while combating global pressures, it’s imperative that we offer a broad perspective on digital transformation for 2025 and beyond. More than ever, we have to help companies understand and achieve technology’s value by aligning technology with processes and people. Rick brings great experience, credibility, and a global perspective. We are excited to have such a respected thought leader join our team to help further our mission of making the business value of technology clear.”
Rick’s research focus will include the role of MES/MOM amidst a sea of new technologies from both end-user and technology provider perspectives. This includes how technology improves the decision-making skills and competency of the manufacturing workforce. Please reach out to schedule a briefing or seek out Rick’s perspective as he begins his research agenda.
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