Sunday, July 12, 2026
Manufacturing Trends

Manufacturing Trends

communication, quality management, quality management success

Communication is the Key to Quality Management Success

In the first part of this three-part series, I discuss quality management tools for identifying a problem, the root cause and its impact. In the second part, I dive into the...
summer slowdown, production execution, summer shutdown, manufacturing

How Manufacturers Can Beat the Summer Slowdown

June, July and August are usually slower months for manufacturing activity, and it’s easy to see why. It’s beautiful outside, the kids are out of school, pretty much everyone has at...
auto tech giants, automotive, traditional OEMS, automakers, ACES

5 Strategies Traditional OEMs are Using to Compete Against Auto Tech Giants

The automotive industry is under a siege of disruptions, and traditional auto suppliers are about to reach a make-it-or-break-it milestone—but they aren’t the only ones taking a big hit.  Traditional OEMs are...
quality management system, quality management tools, quality management

Choosing the Right Quality Management Tools for the Job

In the first part of this three-part series, I discuss quality management tools for identifying a problem, the root cause and its impact. Next I’ll dive into the quality management tool...
ERP cost, ERP pricing, cost of ERP software

How Much Do ERP Systems Cost?

Whether you’re brand new on your ERP journey or have been considering implementing an ERP system for a while, one question you can’t escape is: How much does ERP cost? It’s...
CPG manufacturing, F&B manufacturing, CPG, 2022 predictions

For CPG Manufacturing: Take the Fork in the Road

When we talk about predictions and strategic planning with consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food & beverage (F&B) companies, we’re met with a great deal of uncertainty given the current state...
vertical farming, food industry, controlled environment agriculture, food & beverage, agriculture

Vertical Farming: The Future of the Food Industry is Looking Up!

Throughout the course of history, advances in technology have been used to improve our quality of life and enable the sustainability of the human race. Starting with the invention of the...
ERP for Snack and Bakery, Food and Beverage, ERP, Disruption

Finding the Best ERP for Snack and Bakery Companies

It’s no surprise that Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery magazine is calling ERP “essential for snack and bakery companies” in a recent article, “Snack and bakery companies search for new and...
lean, lean manufacturing, lean manufacturing principles, 5s lean

Understanding Lean Manufacturing Principles

Remaining competitive is a top priority for any manufacturing operation. To stay ahead, companies must be knowledgeable about production trends contributing to their competitors’ success. One such trend in the manufacturing...
Digital Imperative for Life Sciences, Life Sciences, Quality, Quality Management

Research, Trends & Insights: Digital Imperative for Life Sciences

An Interview with Axendia’s Daniel R. Matlis I recently sat down with the President of Axendia, Inc. Daniel R. Matlis to collectively share the latest research, trends, and insights around digital technology...