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The United States Department of Transportation’s Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate became law in February 2016 and went into effect in mid-December 2017. While the rule offers a host of benefits to commercial vehicle companies, their drivers, and the general public, companies have encountered many challenges in complying with the rule, which requires affected drivers […]
While machines used on plant floors come with a recommended service life, many facilities often continue to use them for much longer, which can increase the risk of unplanned breakdowns. This downtime can lead to extended production schedules, missed deliveries, and other expensive consequences. Fortunately, continuous condition monitoring and predictive maintenance can help protect uptime. […]
Keeping track of high-value assets, equipment, fleet maintenance, and consumables is a time-consuming task that can put a strain on personnel and eat into budgets. However, the alternative is far worse: a lack of knowledge about equipment readiness or the location of critical assets, shortages of in-demand consumables such as PPE, and shrinkage losses. […]
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The increasing number of cyber attacks on companies in recent years has fueled a growing interest in cybersecurity, especially for frontline workers. This article highlights the costs of such attacks, potential solutions and how you can equip your employees with the right tools to keep data secure. Cyber attacks are big business for scammers, and […]
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With labor shortages and supply chain issues plaguing distribution centers (DCs), efficiency and accuracy have never been more important. That means getting orders picked, packed and out of the warehouse as quickly as possible without sacrificing accuracy or quality. It’s a tough ask, especially as employees leave and are replaced with less experienced workers; one […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant and long-lasting impact on workers within the manufacturing industry. This article highlights what problems employees are encountering and how employers can utilize technology solutions to support their staff to achieve better productivity, efficiency and retention. The manufacturing industry was hit hard during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
As it continues to grapple with a labor shortage, supply chain disruption and rising costs, the U.S. manufacturing sector is turning to technology, automation and mobile devices for help. The ongoing labor shortage is pushing U.S. manufacturers to develop new and creative ways to keep their operations running without additional manpower. Whereas, in the […]
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Supply chain software offers many operational benefits. This article discusses how it closes gaps in visibility, particularly for companies adjusting to changes brought about by disruptive events. Known for supporting higher levels of visibility, supply chain software is taking center stage as companies adjust to a “new normal” operating environment and plan for the future. […]
The United States experienced more severe weather events during 2021 than any previous year. Such events included hurricanes, flash floods, fast-spreading wildfires, and record-breaking temperatures. Texas experienced -13° C temperatures in February, causing widespread power grid failure. Two months later, Nashville was hit with torrential rains that caused flash flooding in the area. In July, […]
Internet of Things (IoT) asset management solutions can save significant amounts of time and money for manufacturers. This article highlights the importance of asset tracking in the manufacturing sector, current issues surrounding its processes, and IoT’s potential role, benefits, and applications. Traditionally, manufacturers use technology solutions like SCADA or EAM applications or RFID/Barcode or GPS […]