Making the value of technology clear
How significant is the uptake of industrialized, modular, and prefab construction? How mature are companies’ organizations, processes, and technology to support it? We’re researching the construction industry to find out. Why is this Important? Industrialized construction promises increased delivery speeds, decreased cost, and the potential for improved quality. But it requires significant investment. Markets are…
It’s really exciting to see low code / no code solutions hitting their stride. We’ve been following the approach for a long time and we’re seeing it take shape in some really interesting ways. Julie Fraser and I spoke with Pillir to understand how they’re applying low-code to improve manufacturing and supply chain in the…
How do you bridge the gulf between product engineering and manufacturing? In the product lifecycle, manufacturing sits at the center. Rapid product and process improvement, lower cost of quality, and business innovation rest on engineering and manufacturing working together effectively. Yet often they don’t or can’t. Tech-Clarity research shows that MES and PLM are the…
Should you be improving continuous improvement (CI) in your company? For many companies, the answer is yes. Find out the difference between a typical continuous improvement program and one that’s better in this infographic to see whether you have room for improvement on your CI. Data is at the heart of any CI program. Yet…
What should you consider to ensure your MBE strategy is successful? Manufacturers adopting a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) strategy report improved traceability and agility, faster delivery, greater efficiency, and lower costs. What should you consider to realize similar benefits? An MBE is an organization that uses digital models to support commissioning, operating, servicing, and decommissioning a…
What has changed in the past 30 years of manufacturing? Listen to the Manufacturing IT Podcast episode where Julie Fraser shares her thoughts with host Daniel Langley. We wander through topics from cigars and sexism to rebranding manufacturing and remaking companies to be more customer-centric and serious about ESG to overcome the skills shortage. You’ll…