Current Posts
Innovation and Technology
Digital Transformation: Manufacturers Need a Practical Approach—Not Hype
- Dave Morfas
- June 02, 2017
Technologists love to learn, write, and prognosticate about new terminology, technology trends, and ideas that will impact the future. But a… Read More
PowerPlex 2017 – Innovation in Action
- Jane Clabby
- May 17, 2017
As PowerPlex 2017 wraps up this week, I find myself reflecting on the many great conversations I had with smart, interesting people who are … Read More
Modern Manufacturing
The Two Forces of Change Pressuring Manufacturing Businesses Right Now
- Dave Morfas
- Sept. 21, 2017
It’s no secret that manufacturing is currently undergoing a massive disruption. Products used to be more standardized, demand signals more c… Read More
Common Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges and How to Overcome Them
- Hemant Makhija
- Sept. 20, 2017
The goals of supply chain management and execution is to create a positive customer experience and achieve operational excellence. All too o… Read More
Mistake Proofing in Manufacturing by Eliminating Manual Processes
- Stu Johnson
- Sept. 11, 2017
If you are still relying on manual, paper-based processes, quality is difficult to sustain and It’s likely you don’t even know exactly how m… Read More
Customers
Plex Powers Fast Food Industry Giant Hausbeck Pickles
- Kaitlin Rebella
- Aug. 28, 2017
If you enjoy pickles or peppers on your fast food meals or pizza, you’ve probably had a Hausbeck. Located in the heart of Michigan, pickle a… Read More
Argent Sparks Growth and Employee Satisfaction with New Manufacturing Technology
- Kaitlin Rebella
- Aug. 21, 2017
They’re under the hood of your car, on the medicine you take, and on the groceries you buy. They help shop floor operators make things like … Read More
BRC Rubber & Plastics Continues Reputation of Dependability with Plex
- Kaitlin Rebella
- Aug. 10, 2017
If you don’t hear much about a company’s supply chain in the news, it typically means that it’s working just as it should. Keeping a supply … Read More
News and Culture
Common Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges and How to Overcome Them
- Hemant Makhija
- Sept. 20, 2017
The goals of supply chain management and execution is to create a positive customer experience and achieve operational excellence. All too o… Read More
Automotive Manufacturers See the Future in Big Data
- Stu Johnson
- June 06, 2017
Recently, I was thrilled to receive an invitation to participate on a panel at the recent inaugural SpeedNews AeroAuto Conference. For the p… Read More
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Provide Endless IIoT Opportunities
- Kaitlin Rebella
- May 26, 2017
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has a potential economic impact of $1.2-$3.7 trillion a year in 2015. Because of this enormous oppo… Read More