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Manufacturers should focus on using tech to empower workers rather than to improve efficiency. This article discuss why they should and how they can do so successfully. The 2022 World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland wrapped up last week without the big announcements but leaving me with a sense of surprising resolve. This despite […]
Rugged mobile technology empowers health care workers to digitize manual workflows. This article discusses how this change enables enhanced efficiency and highlights security and sanitization requirements. Over the past two years, the need for social distancing brought more patient care into the home. A March 2022 survey found that 76% of people who have had […]
Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are mandatory pieces of electronic hardware for commercial motor vehicles. This article outlines what they do and why they are essential for safety and compliance. An ELD is a mandated requirement for commercial drivers in most states. An ELD is a reliable way for you to ensure smooth and safe driving […]
Process automation and digitization have been a key focus for many manufacturing and supply chain companies over the past few years due to the challenges brought on by the pandemic. This article outlines some of the IIOT trends anticipated for the second half of 2022. The Covid-19 outbreak has forced industries to automate processes with Industrial […]
The advancement of artificial intelligence over the years has led to the development of more effective and precise detection and prediction tools used by for local governments for natural disasters. This article highlights how utilizing these tools can help emergency responders and civilians. When fires start in Gilpin County, Colo., they burn hot and grow […]
E-commerce sales have skyrocketed over the course of the pandemic, with the first half of 2020 showing an increase in e-commerce activity equal to that of the past 10 years – representing 33% of sales. But as the demand for online goods have surged, other factors like workforce shortages, cargo logjams, price hikes, and other […]
Data will play a key role in the manufacturing space of the future. This article outlines how manufacturers should utilize data, why they should build distributed data platforms and what benefits doing so will provide. For 30 years, manufacturers have been focused on improving operational performance by streamlining their systems and processes. With considerable success, […]
The past few years have had a significant impact on the logistics industry, resulting in the desire, creation, and adoption of new solutions that overcome key challenges. This article highlights some of the top trends that could transform the logistics industry. The logistics industry has had a rough few years. COVID-19, the Ever Given, and […]
The growth of e-commerce comes down to one thing: the convenience of online shopping. But the pandemic’s increased use of this purchasing method has fueled another , more difficult challenge—last-mile delivery. The final step in the supply chain process is when a product is transferred from a warehouse or distribution center to the consumer’s doorstep. […]
Digitizing tooling management offers clear benefits to OEMs. This articles discusses why manual management options do not work and how leveraging new technologies, like IoT and AI, can help. With 92% of all OEMs using spreadsheets to collect, review and share tooling data, it’s time for manufacturers to get into the 8% by digitalizing their molds, […]