Don’t Modernize An Outhouse
A fresh design doesn’t change outdated function.
Top Paradigms that Define a Smart Factory
Every revolution in manufacturing starts as a disruption and ends as a necessity.
2024 Industry 4.0 Benchmarking Data
This benchmark makes one thing clear: technology is not the bottleneck - execution is.
Success Factors for a Paperless Ecosystem in Manufacturing
Cutting paper is easy; cutting old habits is the real challenge
Widespread Data Issues in Manufacturing
When data sleeps in silos, the entire operation dreams in fragments.
Three Lenses of Human-Centered Design (HCD)
People don’t interact with technology; they interact with what technology enables.
Potential Impact of Gartner’s 2025 Ten Technology Trends on Manufacturing
Short-term innovation gets you noticed; long-term transformation keeps you relevant.
Digital Business Models for Industry 4.0
In Industry 4.0, ownership is less about possessing assets and more about orchestrating access
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.
Functional Capabilities Required for Sustainability Strategies
Sustainability isn’t a department; it’s a decision embedded in every action, process, and product.
Mapping Your Path to Success: The Five Pillars of Goal-Setting
The best goals push you to your limits, not past them.
Top AI Use Cases in Manufacturing 2024
Review of the top AI Use Cases in Manufacturing
From Strength to Strategy: The Evolution of Robots, Cobots, and Humans
Cobots: Turning ‘I need a hand’ into a literal reality.
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.
The Evolving Role of the Chief Digital Officer
The evolution of the CDO role reflects the growing complexity and urgency of digital transformation.
From Cost Center to Strategic Asset: Manufacturing's Digital Evolution
The transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0 marks a fundamental shift in how manufacturing companies create and capture value.
AI Delivers Value Across the Entire Value Chain
In 2018, AI was a whisper. By 2023, it's the roar that powers the Lighthouse
The Industrial AI Mindset
In the future, we won’t ask what AI can do, but what it should do.
Eat or Be Eaten: How AI FOMO is Reshaping Business Strategy
FOMO is the mother of innovation—and the father of some spectacular flops
The Six Types of Digital Business Transformation
Digital transformation isn’t just about doing things better—it’s about doing better things.