How Predictive Analytics Works in Concert with ERP
In our last blog, we discussed how predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the[...]
September 5, 2017
Top 5 Inventory Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Days before the solar eclipse of 2017 it became nearly impossible to purchase the special glasses needed to safely observe the event. People rushing from store to store in a frenzy trying to locate...
August 28, 2017
Supply Chain Transparency; a manufacturing “how to” Part II
In our last blog, we discussed how transparency is critical to uncover and manage rising levels of risk in the production and distribution of goods in the global supply chain. Since all suppliers,...
August 21, 2017
Supply Chain Transparency; a manufacturing “must do” Part I
In “The Path to Supply Chain Transparency,” author David Linich connects Upton Sinclair’s 1904 novel The Jungle which revealed horrible factory floor conditions in Chicago’s meat packing industry, to...
August 14, 2017
Three Forces Driving the Future of Manufacturing (Part II)
When a company really knows its manufacturing operation, it can adjust to market forces and stay competitive and efficient. In part I, we considered two new forces of customization that would help...
August 2, 2017
The Day of Cloud Computing has Dawned (Part 2)
Part 2: Laying the groundwork for your cloud success story In my last post, we took a look at some of the signposts that indicate we’ve reached a tipping point in the adoption of cloud computing...
July 31, 2017
The Day of Cloud Computing has Dawned (Part 1)
Part 1: This is your wake up call I imagine you’ve heard the term “tipping point” and have a good idea of what it means. But did you know that it probably originated as a way to describe when an...
July 24, 2017
Promise of 3D Printing for Manufacturers
Transforming manufacturing and may bring U.S. jobs back In the world of motorcycle racing, Ducati is a name that evokes a passion for well-made motor bikes that satisfy style and racing. Winner of...
July 17, 2017
Your shop floor has gotten smarter. Time for your people to do the same.
We all know that manufacturing jobs are disappearing. But even for seasoned industry people, the pace of job evaporation is pretty breathtaking. We’ve lost 5,000,000 factory jobs since 2000.
July 10, 2017
The Wild West of Ransomware is here…
Ransomware is one of the newest malware threats in the news. (Mal, the Latin root for “bad” or “evil,” forms words like malfunction, maltreat, and malice.) And ransomware is truly bad! An attack will...
June 26, 2017
When CRM meets ERP
In the late 90’s, the front office reception team at Nestle USA would greet incoming calls saying, “This is Nestle. How can I help?” My reaction was always a combination of ease and encouragement....
