Digital Transformation

Digital transformation is an ongoing process that integrates modern digital technology into all aspects of an organization, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers. It involves leveraging digital tools and solutions to enhance business processes, improve customer experiences, and drive innovation and efficiency across the organization. Digital transformation is not just about adopting new technologies; it encompasses a cultural shift that requires organizations to continually challenge the status quo, experiment with new ideas, and adapt to ever-evolving market conditions.

Six Fundamentals of Manufacturing Strategy

Explore the six key pillars of manufacturing strategy, emphasizing the role of technology, the pace of transition, and the critical involvement of C-suite executives.

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The Road to a Smart Factory: A Planned, Holistic Approach

Uncover the roadmap to a smart factory: overcoming legacy challenges & harnessing new tech for an agile future.

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The Problems Smart Manufacturing Solves for the C-Suite

Agility/Flexibility: Running the factory in tune with the market means linking what’s produced in the factory with what’s selling in the market. Being able to shift quickly from producing one product to another or increasing production of a fast-selling product can mean the difference between capitalizing on and missing a sales…

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Industrial Modernization Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

Lead Your Facility into the Modern World with a Main Automation Contractor The industrial world as we know it is changing – fast. Legacy system obsolescence, cybersecurity vulnerabilities and innovative smart technologies, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital twin/thread, cloud and mobile computing, open architecture, advanced data…

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Industrial Modernization: The Smart Track to Success

Today, industrial modernization plays a significant role in how businesses move forward in what many are calling the 4th Industrial Revolution. The widespread adoption and integration of intelligent, innovative technologies in the manufacturing and process industries is driving this modern era. For the last 10 years, several industry terms have…

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Five Critical Components of a Successful Smart Manufacturing Strategy

At its core, a smart manufacturing strategy is about creating a more competitive, profitable business by adopting the latest smart technologies. As with all business endeavors, “It’s all about the money,” asserts Mike James, chairman and CTO of ATS International B.V. in the Netherlands. “Make sure the technology and business…

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The Anatomy of Smart Manufacturing

Too often, discussions about smart manufacturing are too abstract to be useful. Claims that it connects billions of machines and people confuse rather than clarify. To gain the benefits, you need to get specific. To do that, it’s helpful to review how the characteristics of smart manufacturing correspond to your…

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