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Preparing for Industry 4.0: A Guide for Manufacturers
The Future Is Bright (and Connected) Let’s be real—the manufacturing world isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when a clipboard, a good pair of boots, and a firm handshake were all you needed to keep the factory humming. Today, terms like "IIoT" (Industrial...
Demand Forecasting: How 5 Common Problems Impact Your Production Floor (and How to Fix Them)
If you’ve ever had to deal with your production floor scrambling to meet an unexpected surge in orders or, on the flip side, sitting idle because demand was overestimated, you know just how frustrating inaccurate demand forecasting can be. It’s like trying to plan a...
Evaluating Your Supply Chain: A Practical Guide to Smarter Decisions
The Supply Chain Rollercoaster If you feel like managing your supply chain has been more unpredictable than a game of whack-a-mole lately, you’re not alone. With global disruptions, labor shortages, and unpredictable demand shifts, manufacturers have had to think on...
Reindustrialization: Challenges and Opportunities for Manufacturers
The manufacturing industry in the United States has experienced a tumultuous journey since the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the crisis caused supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and a sharp decline in industrial production. However, as recovery efforts gained...
Reshoring Supply Chains: A Manufacturer’s Guide to the Benefits and Risks
The world saw first-hand how the pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in global supply chains, causing unprecedented disruptions in manufacturing and logistics. Many businesses faced significant delays, soaring costs, and inventory shortages, leading to...
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The Hidden Cost of Repetition: 5 Manual Tasks That Drain Time and Money in Manufacturing
In manufacturing, every second counts. But if you’ve ever found yourself watching team members enter the same data twice—or triple-check the same inventory sheet—you’re not alone. Repetitive manual tasks are an unfortunate reality for many manufacturers, especially...
Reskilling for Industry 4.0: Future-Proof Your Workforce
If you've been hearing the buzz about Industry 4.0 and wondering what the fuss is all about, you’re not alone. It sounds a little sci-fi, doesn’t it? In reality, Industry 4.0 just means that manufacturing is getting a high-tech makeover. We're talking about things...
Inventory Visibility: Why It’s Time to Break Up with Your Clipboard
Let’s be honest—if you've ever counted boxes with a clipboard in one hand and a half-drunk coffee in the other, you're not alone. In fact, you're in good company. Many manufacturers have relied on trusty visual counts, handwritten notes, and spreadsheets saved as...