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...
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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.
[Standout Questions] Factory of the Future: Optimizing the Plant for Industrial Transformation (IX) Webcast
LNS Research Principal Analyst, Andrew Hughes, answers 7 standout questions from his Factory of the Future: Optimizing the Plant for Industrial...
2020 APM 4.0 Predictions
LNS Research Analyst, Joe Perino, lays out LNS' Asset Performance Management (APM) predictions for 2020.
Why Your Factory of the Future Initiatives Fail
This blog post highlights three critical gaps for Factory of the Future initiatives and previews our latest research on how to close these gaps and...
2019 APM 4.0 Predictions Scorecard
Every year LNS Research puts forth predictions around the key trends in the Industrial Transformation (IX) topics where we focus our research. Here's...
2019 Rockwell Automation Fair® and Process Solutions User Group (PSUG): Expanding Human Possibilities on Display
Research review of the 2019 Rockwell Automation Fair in Chicago, IL.
6 Standout Questions from the Industrial Transformation in Aerospace and Defense Webcast
LNS Research Principal Analyst, Tom Comstock, answers 6 standout questions from his Industrial Transformation in Aerospace & Defense: Lessons from...
AVEVA World 2019: Gears Syncing and Gaining Traction
Research review of the AVEVA World 2019 conference in Orlando.
Connected Worker Solutions: Key to Addressing Manufacturing Skills Gap
LNS Research Analyst Pete Bussey explains how connected worker solutions key to addressing manufacturing skills gap.
IX Exemplars Needed
This blog post highlights 4 broad areas where IX Exemplars are needed, along with potential IX Exemplars in some detailed subsets of these areas; all...
Bentley's Year in Infrastructure: Future Built on Digital Twins
Research review of Bentley Systems 2019 Year in Infrastructure users conference in Singapore.
Don’t Let Your IIoT Program Succumb to Cultural Conflicts
Research Fellow Dan Miklovic explains how cultural wars inside organizations are inhibiting progress with IIoT programs.
Schneider Electric Innovation Summit: Sustainability and Scalability
Research review of the 2019 Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Barcelona.
Don’t Let Recent Robot Failures Sour You on Automation
Research Fellow Dan Miklovic explains why manufacturers pursuing IX shouldn't jump ship on their automation initiatives due to recent robotic...
Siemens Acquires PSE to Deepen Process Industry Portfolio
This blog entry reviews the acquisition of PSE by Siemens.
The Pace of Technology Change is Turning Standardization in the Industrial Automation World Upside Down
Research Fellow Dan Miklovic explains how the pace of technology change is turning standardization in the industrial automation world upside down
Operational Sustainability → Operational Excellence: First Impressions
Analyst coverage of Operational Sustainability, LLC®'s 2019 Operational Excellence (OE) Conference, featuring the vendor's new and noteworthy...
IX in Regulated Industries: Some Sectors Polar Opposites
Industrial transformation (IX) programs are not one-size-fits-all. This blog post highlights how companies in different regulated industries approach...
GE Digital's Users Conference – Reemerging and Refocusing
Analyst coverage of GE Digital's User Conference, featuring the vendor's new and noteworthy offerings and remaining challenges moving forward.
Industrial Transformation (IX): Who’s Ready?
What separates companies ready for a successful IX journey from those that are destined to stumble? Principal analyst Tom Comstock led a roundtable...
Transforming Quality and EHS One Connection at a Time
Analyst coverage of The IX Event 2019, including analysis of what industrial companies are doing right now to enhance EHS and Quality 4.0 initiatives.
Two Sides of the Same Industrial Transformation Coin: APM 4.0 and Factory of the Future
Industry executives discover insights about Industrial Transformation during the recent IX Event. APM 4.0 and Factory of the Future discussions...
Oracle OpenWorld 2019: Autonomous Coming to Manufacturing [MondayMusings]
Research review of Oracle OpenWorld 2019, the company's annual ERP conference. Application roadmap and announcements, including autonomous.
NPI Doldrums: Supplier Quality to the Rescue
Analysis reveals that supplier quality management (SQM) is a linchpin to new product introduction (NPI) success in the manufacturing enterprise.
Steady Progress: Siemens Digital Industries Software [MondayMusings]
Analysis of Siemens software and offerings for manufacturing companies and the Digital Twin.
IX is Really, Really Hard
Research Fellow Dan Miklovic explains why Industrial Transformation (IX) is difficult when manufacturers pursue it in a vacuum. IIoT and Industry 4.0...
Fresh Focus and Shifting Gears: Siemens Automation Summit 2019
Analyst coverage of Siemens Automation Summit, featuring the automation and digitalization vendor's offerings for hybrid manufacturing, specialty...
Upping the Ante: Honeywell Users Group 2019
Analysis of Honeywell Process Group's annual conference, with coverage process industries and asset-intensive industrial companies need right now.
Rockwell Automation TechEd and PTC LiveWorx 2019: Momentum Accelerating [MondayMusings]
Analyst coverage of Rockwell Automation TechEd and PTC LiveWorks 2019 events. Learn about the industrial automation and software vendors' common...
“Futureproof” Broadcast Sparked Thought-Provoking Questions
Top Q&A from research webcast on using Industrial Transformation to futureproof EHS systems and technology. Analyst Peter Bussey explained why the IX...
Why Futureproof EHS? IX Demands It.
Every industrial company with an Industrial Transformation (IX) program must make sure that environment, health, and safety (EHS) capabilities are...
Even When the Tech Decision is Easy, Making the Decision Can Be Hard
Dan Miklovic examines why companies have a difficult time making technology decisions, and how to overcome the most common obstacle to...
Focus on Outcomes: Hexagon Breaks Ranks with Global Conference
Analyst coverage of Hexagon's annual conference, HxGN Live 2019, including thoughts about the sensor, software, and autonomous solutions company's...
ProcessMAP Konnect 2019: Digital Innovation and Data Intelligence
Analyst coverage of the 2019 ProcessMap user conference including the environment, health, and safety (EHS) vendor’s ecosystem of customers,...
Dassault Systèmes Analyst Day: Vive La Renaissance!
Coverage of Dassault Systèmes (3DS) annual industry analyst day, including thoughts on Medidata acquisition, BIOVIA, life sciences, DELMIA, and MOM.
Good News for Industrials with IT/OT Convergence Plans: HPE All-In on SaaS
Analyst coverage of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's HPE Discover 2019, including analysis of the industrial software vendor's announcements on SaaS,...
Q&A Recap: Life Sciences Quality 4.0 Strategy Webcast
Most asked questions from the research webcast on Quality 4.0 and Industrial Transformation in life sciences. Analyst examined strategies to reduce...
AspenTech OPTIMIZE 2019: Aiming Higher to Enable the Smart Enterprise [MondayMusings]
Analyst reviews AspenTech and the APM 4.0 vendor's annual conference including asset performance management, Digital Twin, process engineering and...
EHS Vendor Gensuite Conquering Digital Frontiers and Exploring Data Oceans
Analyst coverage of Gensuite's 2019 user conference, including key themes and implications for the EHS software vendor's current and prospective...
Manufacturers: You Need A Quality Technology Leader to Transform Successfully
Why does a quality IT team member (the “digital quality leader”) correlate to greater maturity across quality, Quality 4.0, supplier quality, risk...
IBM IoT Exchange 2019: IBM Jumps on the APM 4.0 Bandwagon
LNS Research examines IBM's first-ever IBM IoT Exchange event; the vendor focused on how to achieve operational efficiency and effectiveness, and...
PowerPlex 2019: One More Manufacturing ERP Vendor Early to Embrace IIoT [MondayMusings]
Analyst coverage of Plex Systems' 2019 PowerPlex user conference, where the manufacturing ERP vendor reinforced its integrated IIoT and Industry 4.0...
Manufacturing at ABB: A Shining Star of Industrial Transformation Best Practices
ABB is a leader among industrial companies for their Industrial Transformation program. Its approach to IX mirrors the best practices findings from...
Three Reasons Why Digital Transformation is So Hard
Digital Transformation is hard; manufacturers can get back on track by going back to basics. The right IX framework, plan, and architecture can help...
ABB Ability and Dassault Systèmes Partnership: A Game Changer?
At the recent ABB Customer World event, we explored ABB’s overall direction, new organization, and strategic partnerships; learn what the analysts...
Infor’s Forthcoming IPO Offers a Lot of Promise But…
Coverage of the proposed Infor IPO that's been in the news since Jan 2019 following announcement of $1.5 billion investment by Koch Equity...
Epicor Insights 2019: Can Manufacturing ERP be Transformative Technology?
Coverage of Epicor Insights 2019 including Edge computing, manufacturers embracing cloud ERP, and industrial analytics.
Sparta TrackWise Digital: Rapid Pivot to Cloud and Quality 4.0
LNS Research examines Sparta Systems' Summer 2019 release of TrackWise Digital. Has the vendor's effort on its cloud EQMS system has paid off?
OSIsoft PI World 2019: Moving Up the Stack
Coverage of OSIsoft PI World 2019 including PI Server advancements, OCS enhancements, OSIsoft partners, and recommendations for industrial companies.
Diverse Players in the Process Digital Twin Market
Before a company decides on a Digital Twin solution, it must understand the vendor landscape, and the nuances that shape the market.
KBC Introduces Petro-SIM 7 and Process Digital Twin
With the launch of Petro-SIM 7, KBC introduces a solution for upstream in wellhead to production facilities, refining, and petrochemicals; and in so...
MOM Man on Hannover Messe 2019: Solutions Now the Game
Detailed coverage of the recent manufacturing show, Hannover Messe 2019, including trends in Industrial Transformation, Digital Transformation, MOM,...
Hannover Messe 2019: Notes from the Field
Hannover Messe continues to accelerate, and along with it the Industrial Transformation (IX) space. It’s an enormous show, but we’ve condensed it...
COFES 2019 Shows that Engineering Software is Changing [MondayMusings]
LNS recently had the opportunity to attend and speak at the 2019 Congress on the Future of Engineering Software (COFES 2019) in San Mateo CA....
6 Most Asked Questions from the Digital Twin for Process Industry Webcast
LNS Research Analyst, Joe Perino, answers the 6 Most Asked Questions from his Digital Twin: Unlocking IX in Process Plant and Industry webcast.
How to Choose Your Manufacturing Operations Management Partner?
Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solutions provide two traditional functions in the manufacturing plant: support and enforce manufacturing...
What’s the Difference Between BI and Industrial Analytics?
While Business Improvement tools can provide business answers to business questions, IIoT analytics with predictive and prescriptive analytics can...
Oracle Modern Business Summit: Solidly in the Cloud
This blog reviews the 2019 Oracle Modern Business Experience event in Las Vegas, Nevada. This “event season” has seen one technology vendor after...
Field Service Management and Digital Twins: The Next Big APM Play
Field service management (FSM) has generally been the focus of the customer relationship management (CRM) function in many organizations. Lately, FSM...
Is Industrial Transformation Like Dating?
LNS Research has found that Industrial Transformation is just like dating: “real commitment” is critical to its long-term success. Also, yes “real...
Industrial Transformation (IX) Drives Automation Vendors to Partner on OT Ecosystems Delivery
The recent announcement of Dassault and ABB partnership highlights an Industrial Transformation and Digitalization trend—to fill in the gaps of an...
ABB Customer World: ABB Ability, Key Partners, Digital Twin, and More
This blog reviews the 2019 Oracle Modern Business Experience event in Las Vegas, Nevada. This “event season” has seen one technology vendor after...
EHS 4.0: 5 Best Practices to Digitally Transform EHS, Safety, and Risk Management
Digital technologies such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Big Data, and advanced analytics can enable step-change improvement not only...
5 Most Asked Questions from the Industrial Transformation Webcast
LNS Research Principal Analyst, Tom Comstock, answers the 5 Most Asked Questions from his Digital Readiness for Industrial Transformation: Success...
What is Regulatory Information Management Software (RIMS)?
In this blog post about Regulatory Information Management Software (RIMS), learn why RIMS is important to makers of human medical products, what is...
Connected Worker Emerges as a Key Pillar of Industrial Transformation
Over the past couple of months, we’ve had the opportunity to talk with a wide range of industrial end-users and technology vendors about their...
The March Forward: IX and IIoT
Industrial Transformation and IIoT initiatives are starting to become commonplace. Even the most risk-averse companies should be planning for and...
7 Signs Your EHS Business Function is Ready for Digital Transformation
Is your organization ready for the journey to digitally transform the environment, health and safety (EHS) business function? Here are seven signs...
2019 SAS Analyst Event: Proven and Reliable Leader in a Heavily Hyped and Accelerating Analytics Market [MondayMusings]
This blog reviews the 2019 SAS North American analyst event in Naples, Florida. SAS is a leading analytics, BI and data management software provider...