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Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard the latest technology buzz words – and digital transformation was most likely one of them.  So, what does digital transformation mean? Let’s break it down.  The traditional definition of digital...

The digital thread is a buzz word in the complex manufacturing industry, with big responsibilities and real implications. A thriving digital thread allows for synchronization of processes and the seamless flow of information. At its core, digital manufacturing is...

By Eric Larson The pandemic has changed and continues to change so many things about our lives - one of the most notable being how and where we work. Many of us are working from home full time. Some of us are in a hybrid environment, mixing in-office and remote work....

By Eric Larson Ever been in a meeting where a new product or program is being introduced and somebody makes it clear that they “got it?” They are ready to dive in, start using this new approach or program and feel VERY confident in their abilities.  This...

By Eric Larson In any successful relationship, communication is key. Do your IT and other business departments speak the same language? Are they even talking to one another? A disconnect between these two is very common in business, but can be detrimental...

In manufacturing operations, there are a lot of moving parts—literally and figuratively. It's not only important to understand the effects of both the upstream and downstream processes, but to make those processes as efficient and profitable as possible. One way to...

In the world of manufacturing, the line from production floor workers to executives and c-suite is long and not always direct. You’re tasked with driving results and keeping the peace, during a pandemic when nothing is certain and everything is on the line. Efficiency...

If you haven’t moved your enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to the cloud, it’s time. The benefits are vast and it will save you time and money in the long run. But I’m not writing this to convince you that cloud migration is a good move. You know that...

By Eric Larson For some, this pandemic, quarantined, work-from-home, remote life is a nice break from the daily grind, but I am not into it. I. Miss. People.  I know there are others out there who feel my pain. My wife is an essential worker, so she’s gone before I...

By Eric Larson If you’re responsible for the ERP system at your organization, transitioning to a work from home format may have been a stressful thought, especially if your company isn’t set up for that. Getting used to holding all meetings via Zoom is one thing, but...

In corporations of all sizes and industries, business processes have a direct impact on success. A solid, reliable process must be established, formalized, enforced and maintained. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a common solution for accomplishing business...