Is manufacturing ready to embrace facial recognition technology? Whenever the topic of facial recognition surfaces, it tends to garner immediate reactions. For instance, according to the Center for Data Innovation, one in four Americans think that the government should strictly limit the use of... Continue Reading
Global Economy Shows Signs of Stabilization Despite Ongoing Weaknesses. The global economy remains weak, but there are signs that manufacturing activity has stabilized. Indeed, the sector continues to grapple with slowing growth and trade uncertainties, but there are also... Continue Reading
Planning for a key employee's departure is not inviting turnover or expressing disloyalty to staff. It's a necessary step for long-term success. Job growth and unemployment rates continue to hold fairly steady in the US, spurring ongoing conversation about a tight market for talent. Many of... Continue Reading
Essential Takes on Leading Economic Indicators By Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE – December 9, 2019 – SHARE A Solid Jobs Report Ends 2019 The Weekly... Continue Reading
Implementing connected supply chain solutions iteratively helps to start getting a payoff earlier, as even a basic IIoT solution can already drive operational improvements. According to the recent survey conducted by Geodis, 77% of enterprises claim to have limited visibility into their... Continue Reading
James founded a startup in the tech industry over 15 years ago. Like all of the good ideas he’d ever conceived, this one happened around the kitchen table. He’d been wrestling with how to improve communications and delivery coordination in a logistics business and had finally stumbled... Continue Reading
Moog, a designer of airplane components, tested the two technologies in tandem to print parts on demand. Aircraft-component maker Moog Inc. is testing a combination of Blockchain and 3-D printing to speed up the replacement of defective aircraft parts to a few hours from several days or even... Continue Reading
Culture change is a continuous journey. Do a Google search on the words "zero harm," and the results that pop up are not entirely rosy despite what on the face of it sounds like a worthy workplace safety aim. While the concept has its proponents, it also has detractors. Critics suggest the... Continue Reading
MTI’s Management Company, Tom Morrison & Associates, is pleased to announce Kristen Speer has joined their team as Director of Member Experience and Financial Administration. Kristen is a University of Tennessee alum with a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies with a... Continue Reading
Essential Takes on Leading Economic Indicators Written by: Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE – November 25, 2019 Strong Housing Data Bodes Well for the Residential Construction Outlook The... Continue Reading
Desirable, usable equipment can ensure workers commit to maintaining ergonomic initiatives. World-class manufacturers have the daunting task of improving ergonomics in massive facilities throughout the world. They spend a tremendous amount of time and resources researching and implementing... Continue Reading
There are some sweet opportunities if you know where to look and are nimble about it. Much has been written about the challenges manufacturers face because of the U.S. government’s shifting approach to trade. At the same time, businesses are facing heightened consumer expectations and... Continue Reading
