Jeff Winter 1/17/25 Jeff Winter 1/17/25

Widespread Data Issues in Manufacturing

When data sleeps in silos, the entire operation dreams in fragments.

Jeff Winter 1/14/25 Jeff Winter 1/14/25

Three Lenses of Human-Centered Design (HCD)

People don’t interact with technology; they interact with what technology enables.

Jeff Winter 1/10/25 Jeff Winter 1/10/25

How Much is Your Hidden Factory Costing You?

An unacknowledged loop costs more than any front-facing glitch.

Jeff Winter 1/8/25 Jeff Winter 1/8/25

Digital Business Models for Industry 4.0

In Industry 4.0, ownership is less about possessing assets and more about orchestrating access

Jeff Winter 12/18/24 Jeff Winter 12/18/24

The Seven First Principles of Smart Manufacturing

Smart manufacturing isn’t just about doing things better; it’s about redefining what ‘better’ means in a digital, sustainable world.

Jeff Winter 12/13/24 Jeff Winter 12/13/24

Functional Capabilities Required for Sustainability Strategies

Sustainability isn’t a department; it’s a decision embedded in every action, process, and product.

Jeff Winter 12/2/24 Jeff Winter 12/2/24

The Evolution of Manufacturing Strategies

A product’s true worth isn’t just in how it’s made, but in what happens after it’s used.

Jeff Winter 11/24/24 Jeff Winter 11/24/24

The Process Evolution Framework

The Process Evolution Framework was born from a simple but often overlooked truth: A broken process cannot be fixed by throwing technology at it.

Jeff Winter 11/8/24 Jeff Winter 11/8/24

The Hidden Cost of Debugging: Why Manufacturers Are Solving the Wrong Problem

Debugging is the tax you pay for skipping quality.

Jeff Winter 10/29/24 Jeff Winter 10/29/24

Evolution of Data Management

Don't just collect data, connect the dots

Jeff Winter 10/20/24 Jeff Winter 10/20/24

Managed Vs. Unmanaged Technical Debt

If your systems are outdated, your excuses are even older.

Jeff Winter 10/15/24 Jeff Winter 10/15/24

AI Delivers Value Across the Entire Value Chain

In 2018, AI was a whisper. By 2023, it's the roar that powers the Lighthouse

Jeff Winter 10/12/24 Jeff Winter 10/12/24

AI blinders protect you from distractions…and opportunities

Blinders narrow your focus, but AI's true value is in widening your perspective.

Jeff Winter 10/4/24 Jeff Winter 10/4/24

Peeling Back the Onion on Your Digital Transformation Journey

You can buy the latest tech, but you can’t buy the right mindset.

Jeff Winter 9/23/24 Jeff Winter 9/23/24

Four Different Viewpoints of Industrial AI

The Industrial AI Framework and its use in 2024

Jeff Winter 9/12/24 Jeff Winter 9/12/24

The Power of Integrated Transformations

You don’t have to change everything at once, but you have to change enough to stay ahead.

Jeff Winter 9/1/24 Jeff Winter 9/1/24

The Iron Triangle in a Digital Era

Is the iron triangle outdated?

Jeff Winter 8/6/24 Jeff Winter 8/6/24

Transformation Vs. Optimization

Ah, digital transformation and optimization—two buzzwords that float around like butterflies in the business world.

Jeff Winter 7/29/24 Jeff Winter 7/29/24

IT Vs. OT Blame Game

Ever feel like IT and OT departments are starring in a manufacturing sitcom? Well, according to a LinkedIn poll with 411 respondents, the IT/OT blame game is alive and well

Jeff Winter 7/26/24 Jeff Winter 7/26/24

If It Ain’t Broke, Digitize It Anyway

Why wait for something to break when you can turn it into something better?