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HBR Article: A Manager's Guide to Augmented Reality
Aug 7, 2018How IIoT changes the idea of ownership
May 22, 2017PTC: PPT of How Smart, Connected Products are Transforming Competition and Companies
Aug 15, 2018Connected Service Equipment Knowledge as Competitive Power
Mar 19, 2017
Leading by Example: Technology Companies Help Save Scarce Water Resources
Jul 5, 2017Why Manufacturers Need to Rethink How They Value Water
Mar 28, 2017Benefits of Creating a Corporate Water Strategy – and Tips for Ensuring Success
Mar 18, 20175 Ideas for Improving Energy Use
Aug 16, 2018
Powering Innovation in Manufacturing
Self-knowledge is no guarantee of happiness, but it is on the side of happiness and can supply the courage to fight for it.
Nov 16, 2018
Simone de Beauvoir, writer and activist
And the Winner Is…
Nov 16, 2018
Amazon's announcement this week that two locations would split the $5B capital investment might seem to be a letdown on its face, but is actually a wise business decision. What can manufacturers take from this news? Read this timely blog to learn more about the data collected that led to this decision and how NAM can assist manufacturing members in similar complex decisions.
Video: Personalize the Customer Experience
Nov 16, 2018
How can you capture and put to use real-time customer experience data? NAM is offering access to an exclusive keynote that explores how industry leaders are using IoT to predict customer needs and deliver personalized customer experiences. Watch to learn how you can create a connected customer experience. Watch video.
N.C. county schools, manufacturers partner to engage youth
Nov 16, 2018
Manufacturers and two school districts in Cleveland County, N.C., hosted the annual Making It Work fair on Thursday to educate students about opportunities in the field. "The overall experience is pretty cool, learning about different careers and what you can do with manufacturing and engineering," said high school senior Peyton Humphries. The Star (Shelby, N.C.) (11/16)
Digital can lead to broad safety gains, says Accenture execs
Nov 16, 2018
Safety professionals shouldn't be deterred by the challenges associated with digital; new technologies are a huge opportunity that can deliver broad gains in workplace safety, say Pete Sullivan and Adam Cooper of Accenture. Don't leave digital to IT teams, Cooper adds, arguing safety leaders need to be involved in the process. EHS Today (11/14)
Column: Digital twins must be accurate to be effective
Nov 16, 2018
Digital twins have to be accurate and highly functional to create smart systems of the future, writes Joe Sawicki of Mentor IC EDA. Sawicki explains the importance of integrated circuits in digital twin development. EE Times (11/14)
Sweetwater CEO: Use blockchain to increase supply chain visibility
Nov 16, 2018
Blockchain has the ability to transform supply chains, bringing a new level of transparency to operations that customers will appreciate, writes Sweetbridge CEO and Chairman Scott Nelson. "Perhaps the most effective route to adoption involves two things: clearly showing your suppliers how they will benefit from using blockchain, and providing them with easy and inexpensive means of participating," he writes. SupplyChainBrain (11/15)
Large, inefficient distribution networks can be costly
Nov 16, 2018
Big distribution networks that span large geographic areas and feature separate leadership teams can be a major financial drain for companies, Rob Ruffin, Meghan Shehorn and Debjit Banerjee of Bain & Co. write. To cut costs and streamline operations, develop a long-term strategy that incorporates digital and modeling to eliminate inefficiencies in the system. Supply Chain Management Review (11/15)
Column: False data is a serious IoT vulnerability
Nov 16, 2018
Cybercriminals are using data to target internet of things devices, generating fake data that can misinform a company's operations and lead to other casualties, Dan Swinhoe writes. Observers report that IoT security is lacking, but could be strengthened through regular patching and following best practices. CSO (free registration) (11/7)