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5 key benefits of computer-integrated manufacturing
There’s no question that digital operations are transforming manufacturing. A range of innovations that fall under the Industrial Internet of Things...
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Operations centres: How they’re making manufacturing smarter
IIn a previous blog post we outlined the 5 key benefits of computer-integrated manufacturing and introduced the concept of the Integrated...
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Is it right for you?: The pros and cons of open source manufacturing software
Open source software is everywhere. Businesses today have access to thousands of open source software solutions - from enterprise resource planning,...
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6 questions you must ask before starting your operation’s digital transformation
Implementing new operational software or technology is a stressful, risk-filled undertaking for any business, but it is a necessary part of any...
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5 ways big data is enhancing quality in manufacturing
Alec Konynenburg: March 10, 2017
Manufacturers are definitely the underdog in the game of consumer buying. With ever increasing pressure to reduce production costs coming from both...
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Think big, go small: What does micrologistics mean for the supply chain?
Micrologistics is a relatively new idea in supply chain circles. While it may conjure up images of miniscule people maneuvering their wee bags of...
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4 ways to mitigate risk in manufacturing technology projects
Alec Konynenburg: January 24, 2017
Manufacturing is littered with buzzwords at the moment, the promise seemingly outweighed by the hype.
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Real-time data in manufacturing industry
Alec Konynenburg: November 29, 2016
The Australian manufacturing industry is in a state of flux. We are competing with countries that can offer consumers more value for less money. So...
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4 business intelligence trends that will transform manufacturing
Alec Konynenburg: October 11, 2016
It seems that a new technology fad is entering the market every week. No industry is immune to it, but in technology and manufacturing spheres, the...