Mea culpa! I have a reputation for mercilessly bashing management, but I’ve finally come to realize that I owe executives an apology.

Successfully run medical device companies are cross-functional.

Suppose you would like to know mortality rates for women during childbirth, by country, around the world. Where would you look?

The internet of things, or IoT, is a phenomenon that merges real-life devices with online control.

Imagine a manufacturing facility prioritizing cleanliness and organization—aisles are kept clear, equipment is well maintained, the plant floor is regularly cleaned, operators can easily locate tools, and materials are always stored in the right place.

Effective and efficient supplier management is possible, but not when we’re still using old tools and expecting different outcomes.

The Covid-19 coronavirus has developed into a widespread pandemic.

With Covid-19 continuing to impact many businesses, lead time as well as sourcing new suppliers is increasingly difficult. If you currently outsource manufacturing overseas, it is likely you have encountered some turbulence to your supply chain.

This is supposed to be trade-show season. The time when companies send their employees to industry tech shows and user-group meetings to see and experience the latest offerings in their field.

For most of us, the word “robot” conjures something like C-3PO—a humanoid creature programmed to interact with flesh-and-blood people in a more or less human way. But the roster of real-world robots is considerably more varied.