Articles & News on Operations & Management

FRABA Group Marks 2023 with Increased Sales and the Establishment of a New Technology Center

  • May 29, 2024
  • News

In 2023, the FRABA Group, a leader in industrial motion control sensors, enjoyed a 16% increase in overall business activity.

Industry at Critical Inflection Point Amid Economic Pressures and AI Integration

  • May 29, 2024
  • News

Following four years of unprecedented global disruptions, insights indicate manufacturing leaders are working to balance innovation, profitability and AI implementation, with many shifting regionalization strategies. 

Build a Resilient Supply Chain by Navigating Product Complexity Challenges

  • by Johan Salenstedt
  • May 29, 2024
  • Feature

Getting a handle on product complexity challenges for manufacturers begins with getting in control of product data across the enterprise.

Meta System Selects Critical Manufacturing MES for New SMT Plant

  • May 29, 2024
  • News

The new plant is part of a Meta System initiative to apply advanced digital technologies to meet the growing demand for its products.

Sustainability Beyond Disclosure and Regulation

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 29, 2024
  • Feature

How mandatory ESG reporting, and automation, can improve manufacturing operations and increase the bottom line.

TSN Accelerates Plant Floor Transformative Change

  • by Jack Lin
  • May 29, 2024
  • Feature

Time-sensitive networking improves IT-OT convergence, which is necessary for successful digital transformation.

Energy Management Starts with Energy Monitoring

  • by Daniel White
  • May 29, 2024
  • Feature

By reducing energy consumption, organizations can save thousands on electricity, maintain machine health and reduce their carbon footprint. 

The AND Equation: ExxonMobil Champions Energy Transformation

  • by Melissa Landon
  • May 29, 2024
  • Feature

Alternate sources of energy are playing an increasing role in the global energy mix, but oil and gas will continue to be significant. Reducing emissions is key. 

Smart Plant Modernization of Core Process Control

  • by Jonas Berge
  • May 29, 2024
  • Feature

Follow these recommendations to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and stop overconsumption.

Why MES Implementation Is a Game-changer for Manufacturers, Not Just Another IT Project

  • by Yves Bourgeois
  • May 28, 2024
  • Feature

Implementing an MES is more far-reaching than a conventional IT project. An MES and the insights it delivers offer a great opportunity to gain a competitive edge. Here's why.