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
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
Does Your EDI Reduce Errors or Increase Complexity?
- Stu Johnson
- Sept. 06, 2017
If you’re a supplier in the automotive supply chain, you know Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) guidelines well. You know it’s required by O… Read More
4 Ways Manufacturers Benefit from End-to-End Supply Chain Planning
- Hemant Makhija
- Aug. 30, 2017
Leading manufacturers intuitively understand the importance of optimizing the flow of materials in their operations. They also are more matu… 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
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
PowerPlex 2017 - Manufacturers Share Ideas, Discuss Skills Shortage and Give Back
- Jane Clabby
- May 20, 2017
Skills Shortage In conversations with attendees at this year’s Plex conference, the industry-wide skills shortage was a common frustration. … Read More