MES or CFW? How to Match the Tool to the Task
Discover when to choose MES or CFW, where they overlap, and how leaders can combine both to boost agility, compliance, and frontline performance.
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Software-Defined Automation: Surprise... It's Not About Cost Savings
Software-Defined Automation boosts flexibility, security, and efficiency by decoupling control logic from hardware in industrial systems
What Is Industrial DataOps & Why Does Every Manufacturer Need It?
Discover what Industrial DataOps is and why it’s essential for modern manufacturers tackling data challenges across IT and OT environments.
Operational Excellence Is Not Your Operating Model
Understanding why Operational Excellence and an Operating Model is crucial for achieving integrated, agile, and resilient industrial transformation.
How to Leverage Connected Frontline Workforce Applications Like a Leader
Leverage AI-powered Connected Frontline Workforce applications to transform manufacturing with better decisions, streamlined workflows, and maximized...
Four Strategic Actions Chief Quality Officers Need to Take Now
Chief Quality Officers must shift from compliance to an Embedded Quality strategy, focusing on customer experience, internal collaboration, and...
How to Fix Failing Connected Frontline Workforce Initiatives
Learn how to effectively implement Connected Frontline Workforce initiatives to boost productivity, enhance safety, and drive meaningful operational...
What is Industrial Productivity Growth?
LNS Research's Industrial Productivity Index measures efficiency in converting inputs into outputs - the math behind the world's most productive...
Autonomous Operations: AI with Guardrails
Discover how AI agents with guardrails enhance safety and efficiency in supply networks, ensuring responsible autonomy in industrial operations.
Manufacturing Execution Systems: Still Core, Now Smarter
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are not dead; they're changing in modern Intelligent Supply Networks. Learn how MES enhance manufacturing...