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3 Roadblocks Facing IoT in Manufacturing
A degree of caution is warranted as major challenges to the effective implementation of IoT-enabled devices remain.
Dec 5th, 2019
In this Oct. 31, 2019 file photo, a Fiat logo is pictured on a car in Bayonne, southwestern France. Unionized workers at Fiat Chrysler have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new four-year contract with the company. The ratification means the United Auto Workers union has settled with all three Detroit automakers. General Motors workers ratified an agreement in October after a 40-day strike, while Ford Workers settled in November. About 71% of Fiat Chrysler workers voted in favor of the deal, the UAW said Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. The union has about 47,000 members at Fiat Chrysler.
UAW Ratifies Fiat Chrysler Contract
Dec 12th, 2019
In this photo taken May 14, 2018, a man walks past an electric scooter that was dumped into a trash can in San Francisco. Tired of San Francisco streets being used as a testing ground for the latest delivery technology and transportation apps, city leaders are considering requiring businesses to get permits before trying out new high-tech ideas in public.
SF Gets Tough on Tech Tests
Dec 11th, 2019
In this June 17, 2019, file photo, an Airbus A 350 - 1000 performs his demonstration flight at Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, east of Paris, France. Boeing's grounded 737 Max got a boost from two orders in November, but the American aircraft company continues to trail Europe's Airbus in both orders and deliveries of airline planes. Boeing disclosed Tuesday, Dec. 10, that it received 11 net orders in November, 63 new orders but 52 cancellations.
Airbus Beats Boeing Again
Dec 11th, 2019
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Celadon Files for Bankruptcy
Dec 9th, 2019
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Incumbent CEOs with New CFOs Earn More
Researchers studied 20+ years of data from S&P 1500 firms and found CEOs took home an average of 10% more compensation when working with a CFO who was hired after them.
Dec 9th, 2019
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Dec 5th, 2019
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Holidays Bring Phishing Scam Surge Aimed at Small Business
While cybercriminals strike at any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.
Dec 4th, 2019
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How AI Improves Industrial Procurement
Artificial Intelligence can help dissect patterns - good and bad - in revealing the nuances of buying behavior, and how they constantly evolve.
Dec 4th, 2019
Paycom personnel monitor physical and IT security in the command center at the Oklahoma City Paycom campus Monday, Nov. 25, in Oklahoma City. Company officials say they ramped-up security after a disgruntled ex-worker began frightening employees with threatening messages and social media posts.
Fears over Worker Shootings Prompt New Business Tactics
As mass shootings have become frequent, more company leaders have confronted an absence of clear plans for protecting workers from a disgruntled colleague.
Dec 2nd, 2019
In this Oct. 28, 2017 file photo, the storefront window of a portrait studio is lit up along a downtown street at dusk in Lumberton, N.C. With a little over one month to go in 2019, small business owners should think about purchases or investments that make good business sense and will give them a break on their taxes.
Small Business Owners Still Have Time to Save on 2019 Taxes
Owners with available cash and a wish list should consider what equipment they need.
Nov 25th, 2019
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ERP into the Future
ID chats with DDI Systems' Jennifer Luizzi about ongoing trends in ERP systems, and what's to come.
Nov 19th, 2019
In this Nov. 5, 2019 file photo, an electronic card with ballot information is seen inserted in a voting machine in Dallas, GA.
Unknowns about 2020 Election Make Some Businesses Cautious
Presidential election years can be tough on small and mid-sized businesses — they tend to cut their spending when they're uncertain about what lies ahead.
Nov 6th, 2019
In this Nov. 28, 2018 file photo, people work in their office after the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York.
Holiday Staffing Issues a Big Stressor for Business Owners
Even companies that aren't retailers or restaurants can have a year-end busy season, just when employees all want to take time off.
Oct 31st, 2019
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Survey: 61% of US Employees Have Experienced Or Witnessed Discrimination at Work
The study also shows that hiring for jobs to improve corporate diversity and inclusion efforts is up 30 percent year-over-year.
Oct 23rd, 2019
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The Biggest Takeaways for Hiring Millennials Sellers
What manufacturing sales teams need to keep in mind to attract, hire and retain potential millennial sellers.
Jun 14th, 2019
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Manufacturers Beware! Avoid These Six Common, Costly Mistakes in Data Management
If you’re in the process of evaluating your data management system or implementing a new master data management strategy, there are six common mistakes you’ll want to avoid.
Jun 13th, 2019
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Servitization: Three Things OEMs Need to Know as They Make the Switch
Here are three key things OEMs need to do as they shift to a servitization-centered business model
Jun 7th, 2019
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How to Implement IoT Into Your Industrial Manufacturing Operations
From remote monitoring to predictive maintenance, manufacturers have a huge opportunity to benefit from IIoT technologies—especially if they act holistically.
Jun 5th, 2019
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Managing Global Risk as Trade Policies Fluctuate
A look at Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and the role it plays in helping companies master purchasing in an increasingly complex and volatile global market.
Jun 3rd, 2019
Mnet 212717 Time Management
How Automated Time Tracking Software Is Streamlining Productivity and Attendance
The time tracking software that’s currently available to manufacturers makes it easier for them to do their work with higher efficiency, and focus on more relevant tasks.
May 23rd, 2019
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Distributed Generation: A New Paradigm for Reliable Power
When the power is always on, your business breakthroughs will continue unabated.
May 22nd, 2019
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The Essential Pillars of Quality Intelligence: Go From Data to Insight
To effectively sift through the amount of data coming from the modern plant floor and find real, valuable quality intelligence, there are essential pillars that manufacturers first need to have in place.
May 21st, 2019
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Do More With Less: Three Ways to Win With Your Website Translation
Budget and customer experience can co-exist with the right translation approach
May 17th, 2019
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Marketing in Manufacturing: Give It a Real Try
If you are on the fence about whether you should allocate resources towards a marketing budget, just do your research.
May 15th, 2019
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5 Ways to Tell If Your Supply Chain Is Fully Reinvented for the Transformative Age
Do you want your company to compete effectively in the rapidly evolving future? Then you better have a supply chain that’s already there.
May 13th, 2019
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Q&A: The B2B2C Approach in a Changing Sales Landscape
Kris Goldhair explains why more manufacturers are looking to technologies like CPQ to help sales teams reduce their close times, automate processes and efficiently respond to the call for mass customization in a B2B2C era.
May 10th, 2019
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‘Talent Inversion’ is the New Normal
A look at making comprehensive workforce management software the new necessity.
May 10th, 2019
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The Pros and Cons of Manufacturers Selling Directly to Consumers
The evolution of commerce is blurring lines, changing roles and placing more pressure on already-strained manufacturers.
May 7th, 2019
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5 Ways Training Can Solve the Skills Gap
Hiring the perfect employee is impossible. Instead, companies need to be striving to create the perfect candidate through training.
May 6th, 2019
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The 3 Biggest Needs for Manufacturers as Servitization Booms
What resources are needed to make uptime a reality? Here are three big needs for manufacturers as they embrace this shift.
May 1st, 2019
Mnet 206153 Digitalization Digital Transformation
Optimizing the Digital Transformation Process
When looking at optimizing the digital transformation process in industrial and manufacturing verticals, the task is complex, fraught with risk and subject to increasing pressures in abundance.
Apr 30th, 2019
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Addressing Challenges With Employee Tracking Software
How time tracking systems help boost productivity and profit in manufacturing facilities.
Apr 24th, 2019