Bridging the IT/OT Gap
In the era of the industrial internet of things (IIoT), assets of both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are becoming more sophisticated—and they both generate and use more data.
In the era of the industrial internet of things (IIoT), assets of both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are becoming more sophisticated—and they both generate and use more data.
Before he became an expert on corporate leadership, Charles O’Reilly spent five years in the U.S. Army. There he witnessed the stark divide between good and bad leaders and realized how much influence they had on the people who worked for them.
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Peter Drucker, celebrated by BusinessWeek magazine in 2005 as “the man who invented management,” is credited with a concept that has created confusion for me throughout my work life: the distinction between knowledge work and manual work.
Engineers are constantly searching for materials with novel, desirable property combinations.
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Imagine purchasing a robot to perform household tasks. This robot was built and trained in a factory on a certain set of tasks and has never seen the items in your home.
In the quickly changing industrial landscape, firms continue to place a high premium on safety. Innovative approaches to improving industrial safety have been made possible by technological advancements.
The food and beverage industry is currently growing at 8.7% and is projected to be worth $8.9 trillion by 2026, according to Research and Markets’ 2022 report on the global food and beverage market.
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On Feb. 23, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its proposed rule for the new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).
Creating a well-run facility isn’t as simple as it appears. It requires meticulous planning, dedicated resources, and a keen eye for detail to ensure that all elements, from the largest machines to the smallest fixtures, function as intended.
While recent economic reports on inflation have signaled positive signs for the future, frontline industry turnover rates remain high.
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