by PrismHQ | Apr 8, 2025 | Industry 4.0, Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Technology
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”... 
by PrismHQ | Apr 2, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Production Management, Technology, Tips and Tricks
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... 
by PrismHQ | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Technology
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... 
by PrismHQ | Mar 20, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Tips and Tricks
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... 
by PrismHQ | Mar 6, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Tips and Tricks
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... 
by PrismHQ | Feb 20, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Technology, Tips and Tricks
The words “Inventory reconciliation” are practically guaranteed to elicit groans in nearly every industry. For manufacturers in particular, it is one of the most tedious and labor-intensive tasks that needs to be regularly tackled. It requires meticulous attention to...