Articles & News on Project Management

Exploring the Current State of Edge Computing

  • by Dustin Seetoo
  • July 30, 2024
  • Feature

Let's delve into the transformative impact of edge computing, shedding light on its broader implications and developments.

IFS Acquires EmpowerMX

  • July 30, 2024
  • News

EmpowerMX powerful MRO technology adds further differentiation and depth to IFS Industrial AI proposition for Aerospace & Defense.

Zion Solutions Group Joins Forces with Locus Robotics to Supercharge Warehouse Productivity

  • July 8, 2024
  • News

This collaboration leverages the Locus Global Alliance Network, a consortium of the warehouse industry's best and brightest, dedicated to propelling productivity and transforming supply chains with innovative robotics, service and software solutions.

New Board Members Named to PI North America

  • June 28, 2024
  • News

PI North America is pleased to announce three new Board of Directors members including Darrell Halterman, Victor Wolowec and Bernd Raithel.

Manufacturers Don’t Have to Choose Between Efficiency and Quality

  • by Bill Rokos
  • June 18, 2024
  • Feature

Luckily, efficiency and quality are not mutually exclusive.

Yokogawa Acquires BaxEnergy, a Provider of Renewable Energy Management Solutions

  • June 14, 2024
  • News

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has acquired BaxEnergy, a leading provider of renewable energy management solutions (REMS).

Critical Manufacturing and RoviSys Expand Strategic Alliance to Southeast Asia, Japan and Taiwan

  • June 14, 2024
  • News

Critical Manufacturing has announced RoviSys as a Global Services Partner - Premier Status, expanding the companies’ collaboration to Southeast Asia, Japan and Taiwan.

Using First-principles Models in the Digital Age

  • by Dr. R. Russell Rhinehart
  • June 6, 2024
  • Feature

Have you ever wondered why we discard process knowledge and revert to Laplace transforms and linear models for control when first-principles models can work? So did I.

Why Standardized Work Instructions Are Integral for Continuous Improvement

  • by Anthony Borges
  • June 5, 2024
  • Feature

Integrating Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs) onto the shopfloor leads to improved manufacturing consistency, quality, efficiency, safety, compliance and training effectiveness.

How Much Does Rework/Repair Really Cost?

  • by Grant Vokey
  • May 31, 2024
  • Feature

What is the cost of production fallout? How does that cost affect the bottom line? Let’s look at a simplified scenario to find out.