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What is Extended Reality, and How Does It Affect Manufacturing?

OptiProERP

Digital transformation is aggressively scaling up across all sectors of the manufacturing industry. Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, 3D printing, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality are transforming the manufacturing world. What is Augmented Reality (AR)?

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How Can Technology be The Game Changer for Your Manufacturing Business?

GlobalTranz

Coming back to the context of technology, and its significance in helping manufacturing businesses grow, it is to be mentioned that the benefits of adopting the resource are actually productive due to a lot of reasons. In the manufacturing industry, generating the coveted sales and maximum Return on Investment are things of highest concern.

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Downtime in Manufacturing – 7 Ways to Get it Under Control

Unleashed

Here we examine manufacturing downtime in detail, including what it is, what causes it, and what it can cost your business. Because even small manufacturing firms with limited capital can reduce the risk of suffering unexpected outages through measures like preventive maintenance, staff training and the use of smart manufacturing software.

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The Future is Now: Why these 5 Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Trends will Dominate 2018

GlobalTranz

Over the next two years, manufacturers are set to invest more than $250 billion in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the use of technology to improve manufacturing will only increase. Let us take a closer look at some the advanced manufacturing technologies set to define the state of manufacturing throughout 2018.

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What Is Transportation Optimization and What Does It Have to Do With Managed Transportation

GlobalTranz

For instance, managed transportation includes value-added logistics capabilities, including: Logistics consulting and analysis to understand current needs, costs, savings opportunities by mode, benchmarking and implementation or training of new systems. Transportation optimization is part of enabling proactive supply chain management.

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2021 Manufacturing Trends: Connecting Workers Will Be Key

IQMS

2021 manufacturing trends will be driven by the lessons learned in 2020. Whether assisting workers on the shop floor or helping back-office employees to continue their jobs remotely, smart manufacturing technologies have been central to enabling business continuity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Bridging the Skills Gap.

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What’s Good for Consumer Goods Manufacturing?

USC Consulting Group

What’s on the road ahead for consumer goods manufacturing? Here are some trends affecting the consumer goods manufacturing industry today: Consumer Goods Manufacturing Trends Challenges remain on the road ahead, but the ride is getting smoother. It means increased training and outreach from trade schools.