Chesterton’s Fence serves as a symbolic reminder that what may appear unnecessary or obsolete at first glance may have a purpose integral to the system.
With the calendar turning to December and the countdown to 2024 almost upon us, I wanted to recap my articles from the past year and their key takeaways.
Effective configuration management enables organizations to navigate change, update configurations, and maintain the identity and integrity of complex systems.
The hazards of supply chain gaps and the advantages of domestic manufacturing became painfully clear during the pandemic. Unprecedented pressures are compelling companies to innovate and reshore production back to the U.S. to mitigate global risk and augment resiliency.
MUNICH—Simulation is helping BMW design assembly lines at the company’s new factory under construction in Debrecen, Hungary, more than two years before the scheduled official launch of series production.
On Demand Connecting shop floor tools to a manufacturing execution system is critical to error-proofing assembly processes, improving quality control, and lowering defect and scrap rates. Join Torrence Williams, Partnerships Manager for Pico MES, and Dan Smith, VP of Sales for Kolver Tools, as they discuss an easier path for manufacturers to start connecting their factory floor.
On Demand This topic is something that challenges each of us every day that we go to work. This talk is about change and why it works and why it fails. It is focused on manufacturing facilities, because that is where the author has spent most of his working life.