Even the most capable ERP system can only tell you what was planned. It can’t tell you what’s actually happening on the floor, right now. For most discrete manufacturers, job tracking still relies on
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Despite significant investments in ERP systems, many manufacturers still struggle to manage their operations effectively. The root of the problem? A lack of accurate, real-time data from the
The statistics show that robots are leading to more jobs in manufacturing, not less. The jobs created by automation are safer and more desirable to the tech savvy next generation. "Demand for...
Supply Chain Dive said, "With machines and parts interconnected with one another, purchasing managers have the added responsibility of thinking about how new parts will integrate with existing...
Forbes reported, "Consumers today want products that are smarter, more customized and available on demand. The only way companies can satisfy this need is by creating a new business model that...
Smart manufacturing isn't just a broad buzzword. It has specific characteristics that contribute to its success. One important characteristic is making important data available to those it affects -...
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