Operations
Away from the dire headlines of Big Tech layoffs, the real picture of how organizations are dealing with the AI tidal wave remains anyone’s guess. What’s clear is that organizations face hard questions that, if addressed poorly, could destabilize the very foundation of their existence: their…
The first generation of industrial AI pilots is behind us. Concepts have been proven. Early adopters are reporting real gains. But for many operations, that’s exactly where progress stops.
Even when success is clear—a working proof of concept, measurable ROI, or buy-in from key…
Josh Santo, senior director of industry strategy and solutions at EASE, spoke more about the findings behind a full layered process audit (LPA) benchmark report of plant-floor quality audits. Data covered 2.3 million process checks spanning more than 2,200 manufacturing sites. The report not…
In modern aircraft production, precision is everything. Every hole and every fixing point must be precisely positioned to ensure safety and quality.
As part of the DiCADeMA project (Digital Cabin Architectures and Design for Manufacturing) led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR…
In 2026, a combination of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) mandates, evolving industry standards, and tightening global trade requirements will significantly raise expectations for labeling and traceability throughout the supply chain. For manufacturers and suppliers, these changes…
Software is eating the world, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Marc Andreessen famously declared in 2011. The ensuing 15 years proved him prescient. In February 2026, a Substack article by Citrini Research grabbed headlines and triggered a market sell-off of SaaS (software-as-a-service) firms…