What is workflow automation? How is it implemented? Manufacturing.net said, "Starting small with workflow automation allows organizations to streamline simple manual process like contract signatures and work all the way up to more complex tasks, such as supplier performance management."…
Blockchain has become a major buzzword, but many people still don't quite know what it is or how it could apply to their business. The simple explanation is that it's a software to help conceptualize and plan easier – and it…
Those in the industry agree that a new manufacturing revolution is around the corner. New converging technologies and integrated application systems are changing how we make things and how services are delivered. Moreover, the way we carry out manufacturing R&D…
Last month, Mark Albert, Editorial Director of Modern Machine Shop, attended the Manufacturing for Growth (MFG) Meeting in Miami, Florida. He now shares his thoughts and feedback on the many presentations, including how the pace of change is accelerating, why…
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently delved into the emerging trends and technologies in the manufacturing world. Through multiple thought-leadership initiatives, including CONEXPO-CON/AGG 365 online, AEM revealed 5 key tech trends, including Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), and…
Blockchain technology is offering a promising solution to ever-increasingly complex supply chain. That said, manufacturers cannot depend on blockchains alone to make their operations more manageable, but they should all be looking closely at the potential. Read on to find…
Don't panic, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into the supply chain doesn't mean humans will soon be replaced by smart, machine-learning robots. It does mean, though, that humans working in the supply chain workforce will need to make adjustments…
Earlier this week, we touched on the importance of IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) technology within the supply chain. But not everyone's convinced. At least, not yet, and at least not until some stronger standards are put into place. IIOT…
Have you ever placed a work order or shipped a product that seems to get sucked into a mysterious black hole until it winds up completed or delivered? Anyone in supply chain sure has. Fortunately, Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT)…
In a word, visibility. The key enabler to any digital transformation project is supply chain visibility. In fact, according to a digital transformation survey conducted by Capgemini Consulting and Infor, 94% of executives identified supply chain visibility as a key…