ERP implementation brings lean processes and increased profitability to KLN Family Brands
Pet food and snack manufacturer KLN Family Brands saw huge improvement when it replaced spreadsheet planning with a new ERP system. IT chief Lance Schultz tells the story
The future of work – an automation boom is closer than it may appear, and manufacturing is leading the way
Automation in manufacturing continues to grow in the wake of COVID-19. Jerry Foster from Plex looks at what the data says about the future of work on the factory floor
Alice Williams of Schneider Electric on customer service, accelerated digitization and the future of work.
Remote support begins the servitization journey at Panasonic’s heating and cooling business
Karl Lowe, Head of European Service at Panasonic Appliances Air-Conditioning Europe, describes how remote product support will enhance the service Panasonic offers as it modernizes its business model
An interview with Software AG CTO Bernd Gross on what the human and technology disconnects of the fractured enterprise mean for IoT
August was an unusual month for enterprise software. ERP for manufacturing might see a nice uplift coming while HR organizations are fighting some tough issues. Regardless of the sector, there was a lot of big news.
ERP upgrade stories are nothing new. But how about an upgrade done with almost no consulting? And what if the IT team can now automate workflows and alerts to keep pace with the business? Sounds like a good story for a turbulent year.
Five industries under economic pressure—and how companies are effectively responding
Every industry contends with the impact of COVID-19. Some were thrown into a tailspin. But now, industry leaders are responding. Geoff Scott shares highlights from oil and gas, utilities, automotive, chemicals, and life sciences - and how to join ASUG's upcoming sessions for each.
Rootstock releases low-code capabilities in its cloud ERP, just in time to help manufacturers enable the touchless factory
The National Association of Manufacturers is keen to get a message out that the future of manufacturing is going to be dynamic and exciting, not killed by automation.
CDC advice - re-opening your service organization
The CDC has offered advice on safe re-opening after the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe Kenny from ServiceMax explores what this means for service organizations
I issued a challenge for event platforms: give me unfettered access to your large scale events. I'll judge how interactive your platform really is. Hopin took me up on it. Here's an illustrated review of two events, with more unscripted encounters than I've had at any others.
MindFuel - What's the value of smart manufacturing technology at a time like this?
Is this really the time to be discussing smart manufacturing technologies? A MindFuel panel bit the bullet and came up with some practical answers and advice
After integrating its supply chain, sales and accounting systems, industrial adsorbents supplier Interra Global can apply real-time data to hone efficiency and quickly resolve supply glitches
MindFuel - building on tech-enabled change at construction sector champion Knights Brown
The construction sector is an old one that's set in its ways in many respects, but COVID-19 has accelerated recognition of the potential for technology to deliver a better way of operating.
MindFuel - How luxury paint manufacturer Farrow & Ball shifted to digital during COVID-19
When COVID-19 hit, Farrow & Ball sold mostly through third parties. However, it has had to adapt its entire manufacturing strategy to redirect focus to online sales.
