
5 Actionable Steps to Create Competitive Advantage for Smaller Manufacturing Operations
In today’s highly competitive manufacturing landscape, smaller operations often wonder how they can hold their own against larger players. The secret lies not in having the largest budgets or the most advanced facilities but in focusing on operational efficiency, adopting lean manufacturing principles, and leveraging digital transformation to level the playing field....

5 Ways to Solve the Talent Crisis in Manufacturing Through a New Narrative
The talent crisis in manufacturing has been a persistent issue. It's not just about the number of workers available but also about finding individuals with the right skillsets and commitment to contribute to long-term success. Challenges like demographic shifts, remote operational locations, and misconceptions about the industry exacerbate this problem....

4 Key Strategies to Address the Talent Crisis in Manufacturing and Drive Industry Growth
The manufacturing industry is at a critical crossroads. As we face an ongoing talent crisis in manufacturing, the need for skilled workers has never been more urgent. With technological advancements rapidly transforming the sector, manufacturers are struggling to find the right talent to meet the demands of a new, digital-driven landscape. However, this crisis presents an exciting opportunity to reshape how we attract top talent and highlight the pivotal role manufacturing plays in the global economy....

Why Change Management is the Key to Successful Technology Adoption in Manufacturing
In the fast-evolving landscape of manufacturing, companies are increasingly looking to integrate digital technologies to stay competitive. However, despite the massive investments in technology, many organizations continue to face challenges when it comes to successfully adopting new systems. Research suggests that more than 80% of failures in technology adoption in manufacturing can be attributed to one critical factor: the human element....

Manufacturing's Next Step: From CoE To Ecosystem of Excellence
A CoE is a business investment: A team that develops and shares best practices and orchestrates end-to-end transformation. In SmarterChains’ experience, however, it is only a stepping stone....

Robotic Goods to Person: Top 7 Companies right now in Warehouse Automation
A list of companies innovating Warehouse Automation with Robotic Goods to Person. It includes solutions by Viastore Systems, Invata, Dematic, OPEX Corporation, TGW, UNEX and Eiratech....

IIOT Analytics Platforms: 10 Services Measuring the Performance of the Internet of Things
The second step when building a Factory of the Future demands the monitoring of all the assets as well as deriving meaningful and actionable analytics from their performance in real-time....

Industrial Remote AR Assistance: 8 top solutions
Learn more about the 8 most trusted solutions for Industrial Remote AR assistance in the Manufacturing Sector....

MES : 8 Solutions for Optimal Factory Automation
A list of Manufacturing Execution Systems solutions by Omega Gruppo, Epicor, Atachi Systems, ONG Automation, Avanceon, Wonderware, Lighthouse Systems, Maval....

Industry 4.0 Complexity and Uncertainty – Why Some Manufacturers Thrive
Why do some manufacturing companies gain more value from Industry 4.0 than others? Because they regard the adoption of Industry 4.0 as an overall strategic business objective....

Factory Culture of the Future: A sensible guide to Adhocracy
Imagine a synergistic organization, where silos are broken by common customer-centric objectives and a transparent flow of information....

Embracing the possibilities of Industry 4.0 in the COVID-19 era
Clearly, the time to move, to get ahead of the curve, is now by preparing and defining your future capabilities for what is next and beyond. At SmarterChains, our three-stage approach – Prepare, Define, Execute – helps manufacturers embrace the possibilities of Industry 4.0....
Ten Factory of the Future Dimensions – Your way to Industry 4.0 transformation
At SmarterChains we call these areas the 10 Factory of the Future dimensions....