In an industry increasingly defined by technology, innovation and automation, emphasizing communication in manufacturing may seem like a strange business decision. Though manufacturing workers and managers use communication skills daily, they may not realize just how much their communication impacts…
Technological advancement has long driven the pace of manufacturing. Today, most factories are hubs of advanced machinery, churning out goods more efficiently than was possible in the past. However, as technology advances exponentially, manufacturing continues to evolve. Many emerging tools…
One dictionary definition of efficiency is “the ability to accomplish something with the least possible wasted time and effort.” When applied to a manufacturing setting, efficiency refers to finding ways to produce goods faster, with the lowest consumption of resources.…
With nearly 2.5 million manufacturing jobs estimated to go unfilled in the coming decade, hiring managers today no longer have the luxury of a loose onboarding process. In fact, an effective onboarding experience directly addresses some of the manufacturing sector's most…
Propelled by the burgeoning equipment behind Industry 4.0, manufacturers have more advanced technologies at their disposal to streamline machinery functions, share enterprise information and — hopefully — increase outputs and profits. Yet with these technological advances come increased cybersecurity risks for…
Additional investment in Industrial Resource Centers will accelerate use of advanced manufacturing technologies. HARRISBURG, PA (January 30, 2020) – Governor Tom Wolf recently revealed his proposed 2020-21 budget for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. That budget includes a $2.5 million increase…
The term "big data" applies to large volumes of structured and unstructured datasets that, through analysis, can reveal specific trends and patterns. Big data analytics is now shaping the way organizations in virtually every industry process information, including manufacturing. Trying…
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for manufacturers is no longer optional — it's business-critical, as vital in today's fourth-wave revolution as robotics and AI applications. Cut through the clutter and select an ERP manufacturing software solution best fit for your…
Are you motivated by emerging technologies? Can you envision the factory of the future with A.I. predicting quality control or machine failures? Do you have insight on 3D Printing technology, automation, and robotics use to improve efficiency? Is the Internet…
The manufacturing industry is all about consistency, efficiency and cohesion. The best manufacturers know that these qualities must be present in management practices as well as in the products that leave the floor. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) facilitates the routine…