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What is Industrial Knowledge Management?
Learn how Industrial Knowledge Management can help manufacturers capture expertise, close the skills gap, and sustain long-term performance with...
What are Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) Applications?
Empower your manufacturing workforce with Connected Frontline Workforce applications to drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational...
Five Ways Industrial AI is Shaking Up Manufacturing (and Who’s Doing It)
Industrial AI is revolutionizing manufacturing by enhancing maintenance, boosting productivity, & improving worker safety, offering new growth...
Why COOs Need an Intelligent Supply Network
Discover why COOs need an Intelligent Supply Network to enhance business outcomes and streamline industrial operations without replacing existing...
Why AI, Analytics, & CFW Applications Should Be in Your Frontline Toolbox
Manufacturers must integrate AI, Advanced Analytics, and CFW applications to empower frontline workers and drive competitive, data-driven...
Why Manufacturing Executives are Embracing Servant Leadership
Discover why manufacturing executives are adopting servant leadership to enhance operational performance and create a more empowered, adaptable...
Why Does Analytics Still Mean BI to So Many EQMS Vendors?
Explore the evolution of analytics in EQMS and the necessity for advanced, integrated data architectures to drive quality outcomes in industrial...
Why Traditional Quality Is Failing You
Despite industry standards, recalls and product failures are rising—it's time to shift from compliance to Delivered Quality for true competitive...
Five Ways Industrial AI will Transform Safety & Sustainability in 2025
Discover how Industrial AI and Connected Frontline Workforce applications are transforming safety, sustainability, and Knowledge Management in 2025.
2025 Predictions: A Pivotal Year for Chief Quality Officers, Embedded Quality, & Operational Excellence
Explore 2025 predictions on how Chief Quality Officers will navigate crises, leverage technology, and drive Operational Excellence for real results.
Braincube, Litmus, and Seeq Hit 3 Milestones in 3 Months
The industrial data sector is evolving quickly, with Braincube, Litmus, and Seeq leading innovation in IoT, DataOps, and AI analytics.
Why You Need a Connected Frontline Workforce and Empowered Team Leads
Empowering a connected frontline workforce with real-time insights is key to overcoming challenges and driving improvements in safety, quality, and...
What is an Industrial Operations Strategy, & How Can You Use it to Win?
Discover how a strategic approach to Industrial Operations can transform your business into a powerhouse of productivity and competitive advantage.
How Manufacturing Leaders Achieve Safer, More Profitable Production
Ensuring to innovate manufacturing safety and profitability, blending cutting-edge technology with a commitment to zero harm.
Delivered Quality: The North Star of Embedded Quality Success
Transforming your quality management approach with Embedded Quality, leveraging Quality 4.0 technologies across the value chain.
What is Industrial AI: The Hype, The Facts, and The Path Forward
Diving into today's reality where AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, transforming factory floors and reshaping industry standards.
Unified Performance Excellence is the Engine of Workforce Empowerment
Unlocking the future of manufacturing. Unified Performance Excellence revolutionizes Continuous Improvement, integrating digital & AI tools to drive...
Recipes for Success: A Culinary Guide for Advanced Industrial Analytics
Explore the three consumption approaches for industrial companies to guide manufacturers through the complex technology landscape effectively.
The Future of Manufacturing Transformation: Rethink 2024
Explore the insights from ReThink 2024 with LNS Research, as we prioritize leadership and technology integration to navigate future challenges...
HighByte, Oden, & TrendMiner Rev Up Toward Next Stages of Growth
Navigate the complexities of industrial software companies, whom position themselves for growth in the competitive realm of Advanced Industrial...
L2L Connected Workforce Summit: Accelerating Performance & Productivity Gains
Discover L2L's latest innovations in manufacturing automation with LNS Research as we explore new capabilities to enhance operational efficiency.
Augmented Reality in Manufacturing: ARe You Missing Out?
Discover why Leaders are rapidly adopting Augmented Reality (AR) into their manufacturing model, including key insights into the potential business...
Boost Your Manufacturing Profitability with Proven Strategic Initiatives
Successful manufacturers focus on efficiency and productivity; learn how to separate the must-haves from the nice-to-haves to improve profitability.
Generative AI Headlines C3 Transform 2024
Explore the highlights with LNS Research as we provide the need-to-know updates on C3s enterprise-focused Generative AI search and new Gen-AI...
Schneider Electric Innovation Summit: Connecting Industrial Ecosystems
Explore the industry-changing potential of Schneider Electric, and partner, products on display, as LNS Research highlights need-to-know event...
Three Essentials for Scalable Unified Performance Excellence
Explore top challenges and how to incorporate modern solutions into existing architecture to digitize performance and build intelligent risk...
What We've Got Here is Failure to Communicate
Ineffective communication echoes loudly across top manufacturing challenges. Examine why and learn how to overcome these hurdles with LNS Research...
How Manufacturing Leaders Are Addressing Workforce Challenges
Gain key insights on best practices shared by industry leaders at the LNS Research Pathfinder Event to drive improvements in the Future of Industrial...
EHS Software Evolves to Enable Operation 2030
Explore how the EHS software market enables an Operation 2030 strategy, overcoming today’s workforce challenges to deliver more sustainable...
How to Get a 30-day Employee to a 30-year Performance Level
Learn how to develop a strategy that improves workforce agility and flexibility for the generations to come with LNS Research Analyst Allison Kuhn.
Prepositions, Push, Pull: The Pivotal P's in Your Transformation Story
Explore transformations Pivotal P's, the lessons they highlight, and how to properly align them with your IX Program to maximize value.
Collaboration Platforms to Solve Your Frontline Workforce Challenges
Explore the CFW applications space as LNS Research Analyst Allison Kuhn delves into the offerings of today's Operations Collaboration & Execution...
What is Advanced Industrial Analytics (AIA)?
Explore the Advanced Industrial Analytics (AIA) tech category, how it fits into IX Reference Architecture, and sneak a peek into our upcoming SSM.
AI in EQMS: Three Things Executive Heads of Quality Need to Know
Generative AI adoption is increasing rapidly; explore how some leading EQMS vendors approach AI in their applications with LNS Research Analyst James...
The IX Reference Architecture Evolves for the Journey to Zero+
Explore the five main categories of technologies LNS Research sees as critical in enabling manufacturers to transform and stay competitive.
What is Asset Performance Management (APM) Software?
Discover the essential pillars of APM that solution providers are trying to solve for, including a sneak peek into LNS Research’s upcoming APM SSM.
Round Holes/Square Pegs: Artificial Barriers to Transformation Success
What do you do when you don't quite fit, try to blend in or choose to stand out? Unlock the key to breakthrough performance improvement with LNS...
2024 New Year Resolutions for Manufacturing to Future-Proof Operations
The competition for talent is far from over as workforce challenges persist into 2024. Discover LNS Research's latest insights into how to get ahead...
AWS re:Invent 2023: Doubling Down in the Cloud
Explore the latest AWS acquisitions, partnerships, and product announcements with LNS Research as we navigate the theatrics to provide critical...
Operations and Quality Partnerships Target Real-World Problems
As manufacturers search for solutions to their most pressing challenges, LNS Research is happy to say we see significant progress being made. Learn...
How to Choose the Right EQMS Strategy for You
Explore today's Quality Management implementation solutions and key elements to look for, with insights from LNS Research on potential vendors to...
2023 Rockwell Automation Fair: Delivering on Strategy
Some may say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but it appears Rockwell can. Explore highlights from the Rockwell Automation Fair with LNS...
A Crystal Ball for Collaborative Quality…Don’t Be Late to the Party!
As 2024 approaches, LNS Research Analyst James Wells reflects on the outcome of his 2023 Quality predictions while sharing his thoughts on what’s to...
Empowered Manufacturing: Connect Anyone, Anything, Anytime, Anywhere
Unlock a new level of operational performance with LNS Research as we explore the importance of achieving a Connected Frontline Workforce in today's...
Catch the Wave or Fall Behind: Why Your Transformation Can't Wait
A monumental shift has occurred as industrial leaders realize competitors are leaving them behind. Discover the latest State of IX Tech data from LNS.
Are Quality Leaders Best Positioned to Transform Quality?
Despite what conventional wisdom suggests, expecting a career-Quality Leader to lead a Quality 4.0 program is probably asking too much. Learn why.
Oracle CloudWorld: An Open Solution in a Landscape of Walled Gardens
Drawing quite the crowd, CloudWorld 2023 pulled Oracle's bold, innovative approach down from the clouds, putting it on full display. Learn more with...
Why Are CFW Applications Becoming Manufacturing's Must-Have Solution?
Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) initiatives have emerged as an essential means to achieve operational goals. Gain insights into why with LNS...
Empowering Manufacturing with GenAI: A New Frontier of Possibilities
Generative AI is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, with cutting-edge technology poised to transform industry value streams. Learn more with...
The Three User Personas of Advanced Industrial Analytics Software
Take a look at the upcoming Advanced Industrial Analytics SSM as LNS Research breaks down evaluating qualified solutions in an overcrowded vendor...
Veeva Systems Expands Their Impact in Boston
Discover the latest product and capabilities announcements in Life Sciences as LNS Research highlights key insights from Veeva's R&D and Quality...
What is EQMS? (Enterprise Quality Management Software)
LNS Research provides an Enterprise Quality Management Software definition, touching on functionalities, implementations, and key capabilities to...
Big Week for Transformation in Boston: Industry Events Galore
Explore the recent Tulip Operations Calling, Digital Factory Conference, and HiveMQ Connack events with LNS Research as we highlight the key...
Unified Performance Excellence is the engine of Digital Improvement
Excellence in operational execution is hard to maintain and grow, and it’s getting harder by the day. Discover how to utilize UPX to thrive digitally.
Three ways Quality Leaders can Jumpstart Transformation Today
Quality 4.0 research shows why Quality Leaders may not be best suited to lead their own programs. Discover what successful program leaders do...
Learn from Failing Workforce Initiatives to Build Manufacturing Talent
It’s time the frontline workforce is seen as one of the most critical industrial assets. Discover key insights on future-proofing your frontline...
What is Unified Performance Excellence?
Gain need-to-know insights from LNS Research Analyst James Wells on best practices critical to transitioning traditional toolsets to digital...
CFW Solutions: A Blueprint for Selecting Your Killer Manufacturing App
Explore LNS Research's newest Solution Selection Matrix™ designed to guide end-users in creating their shortlist of CFW Application Vendors.
It's not the Program that matters
IX Leaders report improved results across transformation initiatives, with KPI improvements appearing in unexpected areas. Learn more with LNS...
Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce with Future of Industrial Work
LNS Research studies show FOIW leaders are seeing dramatic improvements in operational performance. Discover more on how to future-proof your...
Why your Unified Performance Excellence (UPX) Initiative Will Fail
Discover how to leverage advanced digital tools to bridge critical gaps in knowledge and improve operations, avoiding pitfalls to Performance...
2024 Research Goals: Breaking Through the Productivity Plateau
Gain a sneak peek into what's to come of the LNS Research 2024 research agenda and how it will help accelerate the FOIW across people, planet, and...
Hexagon and Siemens Take Over Vegas Amidst Formula One Construction
Gain LNS Research's insights and unbiased opinions on top product updates, partnership announcements, and overall themes from HxGN Live and Realize...
Changing Profiles of Industrial Transformation (IX) Leaders
Gain the latest research insights on how transformation programs are evolving, who is taking the lead, and why - including recommendations for IX...
What is Advanced Industrial Analytics: The Common Denominator of IX
The average IX program has about ten strategic initiatives that almost always align with one common foundation, Advanced Analytics. Learn how and...
Assessing Siemens Xcelerator: Can it Really Accelerate IX?
Discover essential updates on the progress of Siemens Xcelerator with LNS Research as we explore the Siemens portfolio displayed at Hannover Fair...
L2L Summit: A laser-focus on CFW Solutions and Connected Worker Value
Discover how CFW Solutions are removing transformation barriers with LNS Research as we highlight key takeaways from L2L's Connected Workforce Summit.
OEE in a post-Covid world: What’s new?
Measuring OEE as a KPI has been a vigorous debate. The question now is, should we look at KPIs differently in a post-COVID world? Gain the latest...
Is a 2-Step Dance the Key to Transformation Success?
Discover what Industrial Transformation (IX) is, why it is so hard, how incremental gains won't be enough, and how a 2-Step strategy might be the key.
Quality 4.0 in Operation 2030, The Journey to Zero+
Quality Leaders might not think that Operation 2030, the journey to zero+, impacts them, but it does. Learn why from LNS Research Analyst James Wells.
Exploring the AI Craze as the CFW Wave Gains Manufacturing Momentum
Learn how emerging CFW tech is gaining momentum and starting to drive transformation, including recommendations for manufacturers on what to watch...
C3 Transform 2023
According to C3 AI, “Generative AI Changes Everything.” Explore the next wave of AI innovation, how it's accelerating, and the challenges we foresee.
Rockwell Ups the Ante on Digital Partnerships: Bets on Simplification
Discover the need-to-know takeaways from Rockwell Automation Fair 2023 with LNS Research Analyst, Allison Kuhn as she explores the critical...
3DEXPERIENCE World 2023
Cut through the noise with LNS Research as we highlight the critical takeaways from Dassault Systemes’ first global SOLIDWORKS event since Covid.
Organizational Culture: The Heart and Soul of Your Transformation
Gain insights from LNS Research as we examine the fundamental building blocks of organizational culture and answers critical questions from...
Norfolk Southern has been having bad days a lot recently
Black swan events are happening more frequently. Manufacturers would be wise to heed the warnings of these recent events and apply the lessons...
Paper, Spreadsheets, and the Other Usual Suspects of Messy Quality Data
Explore some of the biggest challenges today's Quality teams face in managing data and learn how to overcome them with proven best practices from...
Lines are blurry, and it’s not helping Quality 4.0 program leaders
The blurring lines of architectural elements in Industrial Transformation are not helping anyone, especially Quality 4.0 program leaders. Learn...
The 36th Annual International Maintenance Conference (IMC)
Cut through the noise and discover the key takeaways from IMC 2022 as LNS Research shares the need-to-know insights on successfully executing IX.
Four Questions from our Advanced Analytics Roundtable ft. Pratt & Whitney
Gain insights on the top four questions from Analytics Leaders as we review the highlights from LNS Research's first Quarterly Executive Roundtable...
Big Hairy Audacious Goals: The Kiss of Death in Industrial Transformation (IX)
IX Leaders are setting significant goals, and hitting them, but those goals are half as ambitious as the goals being set by Followers. Learn why...
AWS: Boldly Going Where No Cloud Hyperscaler Has Gone Before
Cut through the hype with LNS Research Analyst Bob Francis as he covers the key takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2022 and 'the voyages of the Starship...
How should Quality Leaders prepare for Future Economic Uncertainty?
Cut through the noise and discover LNS Research Analyst James Wells' recommendations for Quality leaders as he examines the latest research insights.
Bentley Systems' Year in Infrastructure Conference & Going Digital Awards
Gain unfiltered feedback from Analyst Bob Francis, including insights gained from leadership, product owners, customers, and end-user case studies.
What do manufacturers have in common with Southwest Airlines?
The Answer: Massive Technical Debt...Gain critical insights from LNS Research Fellow Tom Comstock on the hard questions every manufacturer needs to...
2023 Predictions: Pressure to drive Realignment & Speedy IX Solutions
Last year he only had one big prediction, this year...he's got three. Discover what LNS Research Fellow Tom Comstock sees coming to fruition in IX...
Challenges That Matter: Top Three Reasons Industrial Analytics Fail
Discover the top challenges industrial companies face in their Analytics journey, the resulting impacts, and how transformation leaders have overcome...
The IX Platform Market Continues to Evolve
LNS Research Fellow Tom Comstock provides an IX Platform update in anticipation of the forthcoming IX Analytics Solution Selection Matrix, coming...
Quality 4.0 Predictions for 2023
LNS Research Analyst James Wells foresees big changes coming to the Quality space in 2023 from Quality leadership, factory workers, automation, and...
Honeywell’s Living on the Edge with a Rock-n-Roll Strategy
Discover insights from LNS Research Analyst Allison Kuhn on Honeywell's latest SaaS solutions as she cuts through the hype and compares recent...
Cost of Quality in the Digital Age
LNS Research Analyst Jim Wells examines two competing views on the Cost of Quality and the new factors at play in today's Digital Age. Read More...
Industrial Transformation: Everybody's doing it but few are getting it right
Successfully prepare for and cross the Transformation Chasm with recommendations for Vendors and IX leaders at all levels from Research Fellow Tom...
Emerson Embraces AspenTech & Charts New Course for Next-Gen Automation
Discover the latest in LNS Research Analysts' insights and recommendations, cutting through the hype from the recent Emerson Exchange conference.
iBASEt Excelerate 2022: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Wing Man
Discover new features, how the industry's reacting, and what the path forward looks like for iBaset customers from LNS Research Analyst Niels...
Quality 4.0 is a Team Sport
Discover how engaging in a rigorous Digital Council, with broad cross-functional participation can go a long way toward changing the perception of...
IBM & Intelligent Asset Management, Maximo World 2022
Discover the latest from IBM and their progress in Intelligent Asset Management from LNS Research Analyst Bob Francis as he covers MaximoWorld 2022.
Dramatic changes are coming to Training in the Digital Age
Manufacturers are reporting attracting and retaining a quality workforce as a top challenge in today's labor market. Gain insights into bridging the...
IMTS 2022: Still a Machine Builder & Machining Focused Show...Mainly
Discover who's getting into the software solutions game, what's new in Analytics, the latest on CFW apps, and more as LNS Research covers IMTS 2022.
Why CFW Initiatives Fail: Overcoming 4 Critical Gaps to Accelerate Business Value
Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) technology is a proven enabler in today’s operations environment. Learn how to accelerate your CFW Value Curve...
Prognostic Quality Leads to Reimagined Cost of Quality
Explore Prognostic Analytics to discover a re-imagined approach to the traditional Cost of Quality framework and the ideal goal in Quality of zero...
AVEVA PI World 2022: Promises, Pain Points, and Progress
LNS Research Analyst Allison Kuhn covers AVEVA PI World 2022, identifying user synergies, savings, and pain points with recommendations for the road...
Next-Gen EQMS does not equal Quality 4.0
An EQMS is a vital part of the Quality 4.0 journey but not the only part. Quality 4.0 is targeted at creating value for the customer, discover how...
Hexagon Moving up in Quality
Research Fellow Tom Comstock gives his perspective on HxGN Live 2022, the ApsenTech partnership, the new ETQ acquisition, and the announcement of...
Why Your Quality 4.0 Program Will Fail
There is some good news out there for Quality 4.0 initiatives but it's not all sunshine and roses either. Discover the do's and don'ts to ensure...
The Emerson – AspenTech Merger and the Need for Speed
LNS Research Analyst Bob Francis gives his perspective on the Emerson-AspenTech merger, what opportunities and challenges it presents and the road...
Sparta Connection 2022: A New Leadership Team, Challenges and Opportunities Abound
LNS Research Analyst James Wells recaps Sparta Connections 2022, providing highlights on key event topics, new software roll outs, and his...
Survey Snippets #6: The Why, What, and How of Industrial Transformation (IX)
IX Readiness research shows a compelling distinction in the way industrials are answering the key questions of Why, What, and How to plan their IX...
Transformation Chasm & The Vision-Value Pivot: LNS Research Executive Roundtable
Gain insights on leading a successful transformation as we review discussion highlights from LNS Research's first Quarterly Executive Roundtable of...
Survey Snippets #5: Three Tips To Successfully Scale Your Transformation Business Case
Industrial companies today face many challenges, building business cases doesn't need to be one of them. Learn how to successfully scale your...
What is Quality 4.0? And What It Isn’t.
LNS Research's Vivek Murugesan answers key questions regarding the scope and value of Quality 4.0 and its role within Industrial Transformation (IX).
Failure at Industrial Transformation is Adversely Impacting the Financial Performance of CPG/F&B companies
Following his recent research spotlight, Tom Comstock discusses the current state of the CPG/F&B industry and how their IX failures have financial...
Blast From the Past: Industrial Transformation Lessons From the 15th Century
Travel back in time to the Renaissance movement in 15th century Florence, Italy and learn lessons manufacturers can apply to get ahead in their IX...
Reconciling IX and Continuous Improvement Organizationally: Not for the Faint at Heart
Industrial Transformation (IX) and Continuous Improvement programs are not easily reconciled. Discover the best practices for Organizational...
The IX Journey: Five Stages of Industrial Transformation (IX)
Explore the five stages of IX maturity and learn why LNS Research believes the Transformation Chasm is the single biggest challenge to IX success.
Survey Snippets #4: How Mature is Your Industrial Analytics Program, Really?
Discover the top mistakes companies are making in their analytic journey. Examine the latest survey results and maturity assessment with Vivek...
Waking Sleeping Giants...Releasing the Kraken
Based on recent developments, Principal Analyst Joe Perino, takes a closer look at automation vendors; their strategies, what’s happening, and why.
Culture and Operational Excellence 4.0
Principal Analyst Joe Perino of LNS Research examines Operational Excellence (OE) as it transitions toward OE 4.0 and how Culture is the key to...
Why aren’t Quality Leaders Leading Quality Transformation? (Clue: It’s not because of tech)
Explore the root cause and challenges of current Quality 4.0 programs, and discover how quality leaders can take control of their transformation.
Rub-A-Dub-Dub...It's All About the Data Hub
Joe Perino defines key terms surrounding Data Hubs, Data Lakes, and Data Architecture and examines some options to consider when architecting the...
The Future of Sustainability and Industrial Work: 7 Predictions for 2022
Discover Principal Analyst Peter Bussey's seven predictions for 2022 surrounding the strategic importance of Sustainability and workforce initiatives...
2022 APM 4.0 Predictions with a Review of 2021 and More
Discover how LNS Research Principal Analyst Joe Perino's predictions for 2021 stacked up and see what he predicts for APM 4.0 and more in IX for 2022.
My Biggest 2022 Prediction: Guess What Gets A Reset...Again
Check out what prediction– in multiple parts - LNS Research Principal Analyst Tom Comstock is going to make surrounding Industrial Transformation in...
Seven Key Take-Aways from the Sustainability and EHS Leaders Roundtable
Peter Bussey highlights seven key take-aways from The IX Events roundtable session on Sustainability and EHS that can help guide Sustainability...
Data Contextualization - What's all the Hullabaloo?
Gain insights to the most frequently asked questions concerning DataOps and data contextualization when planning to scale in Industrial...
Pilot Purgatory in Industrial Transformation (IX) is Fake News
Tom Comstock explains why Pilot Purgatory in Industrial Transformation (IX) is Fake News, despite all the brouhaha currently surrounding the topic.
Return to Operational Excellence 4.0
Discover the key Operational Excellence (OE) characteristics needed to transition from OE 3.0 to OE 4.0 and successfully build sustainable value...
Evaluating Potential Industrial Transformation (IX) Strategic Partners
Revisit our definition of IX Strategic Partners, the criteria used to evaluate vendors, and the list of vendors as we ready our next Solution...
Leveraging ICS Cybersecurity Services
Learn how to best approach the issues end-users face in how to deal with cybersecurity, get the right help, and bridge the cyber gap between IT and...
Blackstone’s Acquisition of Sphera Raises the Bar for ESG Software Space
Blackstone's recent acquisition of Sphera positions them as a winner in the EHS Software Arms Race while successfully raising the bar for the ESG...
From Lighthouse to Center of Excellence
Drill into when Lighthouse strategies can be effective and why a Center of Excellence strategy can be correlated more to success with Analysts Tom...
The M&A Rumble in the Jungle
Catch up on the recent M&A announcements, LNS Research's view of where the industry is heading, and our predictions for 2021 with Principal Analyst,...
Operational Risk Management Gets Smart with AI
Learn how Operational Risk Management is becoming more intelligent through Real World AI and Machine Learning Solutions with LNS Research's Peter...
The “Holy Grail” and the “Puzzle” in Discrete and Batch Manufacturing Applications
Principal Analyst Tom Comstock navigates the Puzzle manufacturers face in Discrete and Batch Manufacturing searching for the Holy Grail of computing...
Riding The Hyperscaler Wave
Learn how vendors are taking advantage of the Hyperscaler's stack within the Industrial Space and Riding the Hyperscaling Wave towards success.
EHS Transformation Starts with Effective Leadership
Learn why a successful EHS Transformation starts with Effective Leadership, and how IX is a major opportunity for EHS leaders to drive performance...
Survey Snippets #3: The Evolution of Industrial Transformation (IX) Leaders
LNS Research Associate Vivek Murugesan examines the evolution of Industrial Transformation (IX) among leaders, moving from digital transformation to...
A Message to Leadership: Say Yes to Open, Interoperable Automation Systems
In his latest blog, Principal Analyst Joe Perino, discusses why leadership should be saying yes to open, interoperable automation systems.
Should Pharma Regain MES Leadership or Become the New IX Leaders?
Principal Analyst, Andrew Hughes, discusses the choice pharma companies need to make: regain their leadership in MES or become the new leaders in IX
Do Lighthouse Plants Drive Industrial Transformation - or Just an Exercise in Excess, Ego, and Marketing?
Do lighthouse plants drive Industrial Transformation? LNS Research's Matthew Littlefield examines their implementation and how to better improve IX...
Digital Twins Uncomplicated: Answering the Three Most Asked Questions
Find the answers with Principal Analyst Tom Comstock as he discusses three of the most commonly asked questions surrounding Digital Twin use cases.
Reliance NXG Announced at ETQ Quality Vision 2021: "Cloud Native" Approach May Allow Customers to Leapfrog Competition
Learn the facts on Reliance NXG in Principal Analyst Tom Comstock's review of ETQ's newest quality management software.
New Solution Selection Matrix for the IX Platform Helps Guide Your Shortlist of Suppliers
The LNS Research Solution Selection Matrix and Vendor Compendium evaluate vendors within the IX Platform ecosystem to create a shortlist of...
Operational Excellence Driving Market Changes
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino discusses trends in Operational Excellence that affect EHS, the Connected Frontline Workforce, Quality, APM, and...
ICS Cybersecurity...Twists, Turns, and Roadblocks
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino examines the state of cybersecurity offerings and the importance of cybersecurity as a key element to risk management.
AVEVA Completes Acquisition of OSIsoft...and so?
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino looks at AVEVA's completed acquisition of OSIsoft and examines four issues with the integration, including the PI...
Connected Frontline Workforce Applications: Pushing the Frontiers of Industrial Transformation
Research Analyst Pete Bussey re-assesses and refines LNS Research's definition of the connected worker space and the vendor landscape for industrial...
Can MES Jumpstart Transformation for Industrial Organizations?
LNS Research Principal Analyst Andrew Hughes revisits 7 Lives of MOM and examines MES as a strategy to jumpstart Industrial Transformation.
Understanding Industrial Transformation (IX) Analytics
LNS Research defines Industrial Transformation (IX) Analytics and explains how to classify its use, segmenting vendors into the IX Analytics...
Seven Transformation Opportunities for EHS Leaders to Seize
LNS Research's Pete Bussey presents seven key opportunities every EHS business leader should incorporate into short- and long-term planning in 2021...
Plex: Can Small Acquisitions Support a Big Smart Manufacturing Strategy?
LNS Research's Matt Littlefield examines Plex Systems' new acquisition and asks if small acquisitions can support the company's big smart...
A Giant Blip on the Radar...Autonomous Plant and Remote Operations
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino looks at how new digital technologies - from communications to IIoT to AI and ML - have enabled autonomous operations.
What is an Industrial Transformation (IX) Platform?
LNS Research defines the Industrial Transformation (IX) Platform and helps industrial organizations examine their need for the IX Platform approach.
IBM Has Been Hard at Work…and It's Showing Results
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino gives a progress report for IBM in Asset Performance Management, Digital Twins, and other IX-related products/efforts.
Manufacturing Operations in the Factory of the Future - What's New?
LNS Research Principal Analyst Andrew Hughes examines trends for the coming year with Factory of the Future initiatives that will help manufacturers...
SAP TechEd Virutal Conference - All About the Cloud
LNS Research Principal Analyst Andrew Hughes reveals lessons learned from SAP's TechEd Virtual Conference and explores the SAP Busines Technology...
Survey Snippets #2: Two Best Practices in Leveraging a Common Data Model to Enable IT-OT Convergence
LNS considers having a common data model including both IT & OT data key. We discuss the need to have data science or process engineering teams...
Rockwell Automation Fair at Home
LNS Research Principal Analyst Tom Comstock shares his thoughts on Rockwell Automation’s first virtual Automation Fair. Learn the latest on PTC's...
AWS Moves Up the Stack
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino takes a look at AWS' new set of services called, “AWS for Industrial,” designed for industrial customers to innovate...
The Year Ahead: 2021 Predictions
LNS Research Principal Analyst Tom Comstock makes his top five 2021 predictions for Industrial Transformation (IX). Discover what LNS Research sees...
2021 Predictions: APM 4.0 & More
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino makes his annual Industrial Transformation (IX) predictions for 2021, including what's in store for APM and more.
How'd We Do? Our 2020 APM 4.0 Predictions Reviewed
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino looks back at this year's state of Industrial Transformation (IX) to see how accurate his 2020 predictions have...
Operational Excellence 4.0
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino discusses the journey toward Operational Excellence, along with COVID-19's recent impact on this key management...
AspenTech Raises the Ante Again
LNS Research Analyst Joe Perino reviews AspenTech's aspenONE® V12 software release, which embeds Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the portfolio...
GE Digital Keeps it Going with Even More to Come
LNS Research discusses GE Digital's recently announced series of products and service enhancements across their Digital Plant Software Applications...
Maturity Model Moves Your Quality Forward
LNS Research defines its maturity model and shows how it can help further a Quality 4.0 program and maximize ROI. To learn more, download the full...
AspenTech Ups the Ante Again with Aspen Unified
AspenTech announced the new release of Aspen Unified™ to deliver, “the next generation of production optimization solutions...for the world’s...
AVEVA Acquires OSIsoft in $5 Billion Deal
LNS Research Analyst reviews the pros and cons of AVEVA's just-announced acquisition of OSIsoft. The $5 billion deal joins two industrial software...
Edge Computing...Edging Ahead Slowly
LNS Research looks at the trend of Edge Computing and the latest environmental factors affecting its progress, including the Oil Price War and...
APM 4.0 Shifts Into Second Gear: Progress Update
In LNS Research's latest review of Asset Performance Management (APM), we look at the effects of the COVID-19-induced recession and oil price war on...
ROKLive Virtual Shows What it Takes for Transformation
RokLive 2020 shared Rockwell Automation's focus and strategy, including Agile development, IT/OT, and its PTC partnership. LNS' Tom Comstock reviews...
Siemens Highlights Acceleration at Media & Analyst Event
Siemens is the vendor with the broadest and deepest vision for industrial applications. Their virtual media and analyst event highlights their...
PTC LIVEWORX 2020 Still Sizzles with Strategy
PTC outlines its top strategies at the LIVEWORX 2020 event. Much of the event focused on the four key capabilities manufacturers must have in the new...
Sparta Systems Shares Strategy at Connection 2020
Sparta Systems Connect 2020 virtual event shared the company's strategies in Cloud, Quality 4.0, and in response to changes to the life sciences...
Dassault Systèmes Evolves and Drives a Post-COVID World
Dassault Systèmes (3DS) held its annual analysts’ meeting. Learn what three main economic sectors 3DS will focus on in the coming year.
New! Survey Snippets: How Analytics Leaders Manage Metrics
Discover analytics’ role in an Industrial Transformation (IX) program, and how industry leaders are leveraging metrics to differentiate themselves.
Demystifying AI & ML in Industrial Analytics
LNS Research shares how to explain Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to plant personnel and operating management to secure...
Virtual 2020 PowerPlex
LNS participated in Plex Systems’ annual customer event, PowerPlex 2020, held virtually for the first time. Three themes emerged from the event.
The #1 Reason Your Industrial Transformation Will Fail
Industrial Transformation (IX) success is dependent on creating effective leadership and securing Operations’ buy-in. We discuss how to get this key...
The New Prize - The OT Ecosystem
OT is being affected by a series of powerful IT trends that are enabling new and enhanced capabilities, resulting in the convergence of IT with OT.
iBASEt: A Virtual Update Instead of Excelerate 2020 (For Now)
iBASEt has postponed its customer conference Excelerate 2020 until the fall due to social distancing. In the meantime, here is an update on their...
Changing Dynamics of the IIoT Market
What market dynamics are redefining the IIoT market? Two things stand out: the growing scope of solutions and the fragmentation of the IIoT platform...
Manufacturers Just Lost 1.3 Million Jobs...Now What?
As manufacturing begins to re-open during COVID-19, companies are returning to a new normal. LNS Research provides advice for operating during these...
GE Digital on the Move
LNS Research reviews GE Digital's continued product development that has clarified to an extent their general architecture around IIoT, Edge, and...
MANUFACTURERS AND COVID-19: BEYOND THE SHORT-TERM CRISIS
LNS Research blog discusses supply chain management recommendations for manufacturers during COVID-19, including Risk, EH&S, & Connected Worker...
Introducing the Industrial Transformation (IX) Reference Architecture
With market changes and technology advances we have become convinced manufacturers should be looking beyond IIoT Platforms to a comprehensive view of...
Tech Companies Step Up in Crisis with Risk Management and Operational Continuity Solutions
Technology is key to how we will get through COVID-19. Industrial companies need to keep employees safe and operations and supply chains running...
EHSS Tech Grows Up: Insights from the NAEM Software Conference (Part 2)
LNS Research analyst coverage and takeaways from the 2020 NAEM Software Conference in New Orleans, NO.
EHSS Tech Grows Up: Insights from the NAEM Software Conference (Part 1)
LNS Research analyst coverage and takeaways from the 2020 NAEM Software Conference in New Orleans, NO.
COVID-19 Knows No Borders, Nor Does Manufacturing
The spread of COVID-19 is accelerating the closure of manufacturing plants. What can we do now and what can we change for recovery? Andrew Hughes...
EHS & Sustainability Arms Race Continues; What Customers Need to Know About Sphera Solutions
In analyzing Sphera Solutions’ role in reshaping the dynamic growth of EHSS, Bussey calls out two key forces at play that are adding to the...
Risk Management and COVID-19 Lessons to be Learned
How should we, particularly those of us in industry, put this coronavirus pandemic in perspective, and what should we be doing about it? LNS Research...
Closing Factories is Hard, Re-Opening will be Harder
Now that the COVID-19 crisis has been declared a pandemic, and the public health response has shifted to mitigation, industrials – especially those...
3 Strategies for EHS Leaders to Navigate the COVID-19 Crisis
What can environment, health and safety (EHS) business leaders do to help their organizations successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic?
APM 4.0 and Risk Management — Industrial Transformation (IX) Leaders Connect the Dots
LNS Research Analyst, Joe Perino, presents learnings from his latest APM and risk management research.
The Digital Quality Leader and Chief Quality Officer
From mid-level to upper level, digital quality leaders are emerging across various industries to bridge the gap on digital tools, infrastructure and...
ASQ Quality 4.0 Summit – The Jetsons from Orbit City to Music City
As technology advances exponentially, smart city strategies will fuel industrial transformation (IX) opportunities. LNS Research Analyst, Chris...
Amazon AWS: Disrupting the Industrial Technology Ecosystem
Research review of Amazon's 2019 AWS re:Invent conference. Recommendations for industrials, automation vendors, and ISVs.
The Factory of the Future and People
The three pillars of IX—people, process and technology—are all vital to success, but today we discuss the pillar that is probably the most important...
Quality as an Industrial Transformation (IX) Change Agent?
LNS Research Analyst, Chris Follis, details how Quality leaders can become Industrial Transformation change agents within their organization.