The addition of AI in manufacturing leads to increased workflow -- from design to production. Production plants are turning to technology to supplement the manufacturing skills gap. In the manufacturing sector, which many think is slowing, AI is injecting much needed productivity and... Continue Reading
Robotics and digital transportation solutions are among the key trends that will shape the supply chain landscape this year, DHL leaders say. Four key trends will shape the supply chain landscape in 2019, contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain said January 8. Although a host of emerging... Continue Reading
Last year began a major shift in the booming jobs market, with December seeing rising wages, payroll growth, and a surge of new employees joining the workforce. Transitioning military veterans are an important subset of that group, offering diversity, intangible skills, and vast... Continue Reading
Connectivity in industry, for better and for worse, is here to stay. Manufacturers and critical infrastructure companies across the world are joining the digital revolution. The IIoT is ushering in a new era of innovation. Emerging technologies, such as cloud computing, big data analytics,... Continue Reading
Keeping fleet, machinery, and other assets working efficiently is a common challenge among equipment manufacturers; engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies; and power and process plant owners and operators. All the more complicated is simultaneously reducing costs of maintenance... Continue Reading
Additive Manufacturing (AM), used interchangeably with ‘3D printing,’ is witnessing explosive growth and adoption. Increasing numbers of businesses around the world now view additive manufacturing as an essential link in their value chain. AM of metal parts and components is fast... Continue Reading
Attackers know that shutting companies out of their own data can quickly cripple an organization and put the pressure on to consider paying the ransom. Data is firmly established as one of the most valuable resources in the world today and is the lifeblood of most organizations. Accordingly,... Continue Reading
In October, the unemployment rate reached a 49-year low of 3.7%. This is great news for job candidates: With less competition for positions, candidates can afford to be pickier about roles and culture and to ask for better benefits. But what about employers? “Failure to attract and retain... Continue Reading
Manufacturing production rebounded strongly in December after some softness in the prior three months, jumping 1.1% for the month. Over the past 12 months, manufacturing production has risen 3.2%. More importantly, manufacturing capacity utilization soared from 75.8% in November to 76.5%... Continue Reading
What are some of the underlying reasons why hand injuries are still so common?Responding is Uzma Altaf, senior marketing specialist and social media strategist, Protective Industrial Products Inc., Latham, NY. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 2.8 million nonfatal workplace... Continue Reading
CBM can increase system reliability and productivity, and decrease maintenance costs. That means high ROI — which is appealing to every manufacturer. The machine condition-monitoring market is expected to grow from $2.38 billion this year to $3.5 billion by 2024, according to... Continue Reading
Each organization’s challenges may stack up differently based on considerations like industry sector, product/service type, customer base and culture. Figure 1. An interrelationship digraph in a matrix format was created to rate the relative importance of the priority quality challenges. ... Continue Reading
