As manufacturers distributors look to achieve growth, Industry 4.0 introduces automation and data exchanges for the growth necessary to move beyond the status quo. Industry 4.0 offers businesses numerous benefits to survive and thrive.
In an article from Industry Week, Terri Hiskey describes Industry 4.0 which includes “cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things, and cloud …
There is a false sense that the manufacturing and distribution industry in America is declining. Although it is true that many jobs have been lost in the manufacturing and distribution sector, the idea that the industry is failing is a false narrative on the truth.
In an article from Industry Week, Stephen Gold explains …
The manufacturing and distribution industry saw more new workers these past months than any point since 2008, according to an article from U.S. News. As regulations are being torn down by those in Washington, manufacturers distributors are beginning to see a renewed demand for domestic manufacturing.
According to author Andrew Soergel, “922,000 manufacturing and …
Large projects, especially those that take place on the global scale, are quite challenging. Strong coordination and planning skills are a must, as well as the ability to problem solve. In a recent article for Manufacturing Global, Vaishali Badgujar offers seven project management tips for manufacturers.
List the requirements—Outline everything: what the project is …
The U.S. manufacturing and distribution industry has benefited a great deal from technological advancements, developing from a human assembly line into modern-day factories, which employ automated processes and advanced robotics, along with the traditional methods. Danielle Fugazy, in a recent article for Mergers & Acquisitions, explains that “as a result of these advancements private …
Modern-day consumers have become quite accustomed to living in the world of apps, using them for a wide variety of purposes. In an article published by Industry Week, Rob McKeel, president and CEO of GE Automation & Controls, writes about the emerging industrial app economy—how the use of apps is being translated into the …
Whether you are in the logistics leg of the manufacturing and distribution supply chain, or your factory could use an upgrade for sorting product, a recent article by Bridget McCrea, published by Modern Materials Handling, can provide you with an apt overview of recent improvements made by others in the industry. The article, titled …
Manufacturing is a complex business. Not everyone in the industry views how the business runs with a total perspective, as some factory workers never see the business side, and some executives are never on the floor. Bonnie Spencer Swayze, President and CEO of Alliance Rubber, writes that there can be a competitive advantage by …
As the number of cyber-attacks continue to increase, have you considered whether your manufacturing and distribution operation is protected? Industry Today’s article “5 Type of Cyber Liabilities for Manufacturers” discusses five threats to your manufacturing and distribution operation’s cyber security, and discusses what you can do to protect the company from liability.
These cyber-attacks can …
The EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act will require some specific reporting later this year. Will you be prepared? Even if you are exempt from other types of EPA reporting, you could still be affected.
Industry Week’s James Votaw writes, “Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, companies of all sizes and in nearly all industries …
