EV Acceleration Around the Globe
In technical disruption/diffusion terms, we are at the very earliest stages of EV diffusion. According to Google AI, there are 1.4B vehicles globally, and 40M of those are EVs. That means...
CSA and CSV: Streamlining Life Sciences Software Validation
At the time of this writing, we are only a couple of months away from the two-year anniversary of the FDA’s issuance of the Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality...
6 Steps to Increasing Profit Through Workforce Engagement
Improving employee engagement within manufacturing is a global concern. A recent Gallup study found employee engagement is at an 11-year low; only 30% considered themselves involved and enthusiastic about work, which...
EV Diffusion in Mainstream Markets
Stop Expecting an EV Tidal Wave
In a recent QAD blog, Paul Eichenberg of automotive consulting firm Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting discusses recent news about the electrical vehicle forecast for the US...
Global UDI Compliance: Good for Patients and Medical Device Manufacturers
Staying on top of global Unique Device Identification (UDI) regulatory compliance can improve outcomes for both patients and medical device manufacturers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration aims to enhance patient safety...
5 Ways to Avoid Risk When Moving on to a New ERP
Ask any manufacturer what the most likely short term plan is for their aging ERP solution. The most likely answer is not an upgrade or a purchase from a major software...
Manufacturers Need to Leave Periodic Transformation to the Cicadas
Cicadas are large, relatively benign insects native to the US. Some cicadas only emerge periodically over extended periods of time. This year two distinct broods of cicadas, the 17-year and 13-year...
EV Slowdown: A Temporary Slowdown or an Impending Surge?
While headlines suggest that the electric vehicle (EV) boom might be waning, a closer look at the data reveals a different story. Despite a sluggish start to 2024, with flat sales...
Top 5 Warning Signs Your Business Needs a New ERP System
Deciding to purchase a new ERP system for your business is a major decision that, despite the short-term risks, can yield substantial long-term rewards. What are the most significant business challenges...
Holes and Drills and the Duality of AI for Manufacturers
There is a longstanding marketing philosophy reflected in Harvard professor Theodore Levitt's quote, "Sell the hole, not the drill." The premise is that as a consumer, the outcome, the hole, is...