New Economy In, Old Strategies Out: A Fresh Look at MES
While a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is often viewed as “just” a tool for helping the “shop people” go about their day-to-day tasks, the fact is that such...
The Future of the Manufacturing Supply Chain
As we move through 2015, the subject of the future of the supply chain has come back into focus. There are three main trends and technologies that will continue to have an...
5 Key Criteria for Setting the Right Level of Supply Chain Automation
The key to finding success in automation is to assess your company’s performance in critical processes. This will help determine the right combination of automation...
Next Generation Collaboration
Social tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, now trump email as the primary means of collaboration in the consumer world. Similarly, enterprises are now looking to harness...
Manufacturing Outsourcing
From securing the best pricing to creating a strategy that works for each of your product lines, companies that outsource their manufacturing face a myriad of challenges.This...
Moving to a Value-Oriented Supply Chain
Transitioning a traditional supply chain to a more value-oriented is critical for companies to realize their full market potential. The value-oriented supply chain enhances...
Reducing Food Waste and Increasing Efficiency with ERP
A recent report by Innova Market Insights identified the reduction of food waste as the top food industry trend of 2014, and the food industry’s concern with food waste
should...
Improving Transparency in Food Manufacturing
Transparency is a watchword in the food industry these days, an industry concern motivated by both regulators and consumers. However, many food companies do not have a clear...
Future Proof: Why the Cloud is Your Key to Consistent, Enduring Quality Control
For many professionals responsible for quality, the future can look risky. With the right planning, your future could bring more rewards. Inside Future Proof, you'll see the...
How Identity Management Solves Five Hadoop Security Risks
This white paper explores how configuring Hadoop environments in secure mode before they enter production, strictly controlling user access to and administrative privileges...
