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Benchmark Your Cybersecurity Strategy Against 300+ Manufacturers
One look at the numbers is all it takes for a stark wakeup call on cybersecurity.
The People Behind the Platform: Jan Brezina, Senior Engagement Manager
You might love the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know the people who make it possible? Talented Plexians have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this…
Don’t Let Digital Connectivity Be Your Nightclub Bouncer
Whether in person or on television, most of us have seen a glitzy nightclub with strict entry requirements. One with a large bouncer in a blazer and a velvet rope, where those wishing access must…
The Benefits of ESG Initiatives in Manufacturing
Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and (Corporate) Governance (ESG) policy is growing in importance across all industries, and especially in manufacturing. The public concerns around climate…
How Smart Manufacturing Platforms Empower Sustainability
There’s no denying that more and more manufacturers are embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives with aims to improve both performance and accountability. Naturally, these…
The People Behind the Platform: Ana Clérisse, Senior Delivery Consultant
You might love the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know the people who make it possible? Talented Plexians have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this…
How Is Automation Changing the Manufacturing Sector?
Automation in manufacturing is constantly evolving. Manufacturers all over the world are using automation to improve the efficiency of processes, reduce the complexity of managing modern supply…
The Digital Thread and Regulatory Challenges for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
Imagine an evening newscast about a tainted food or beverage product. Recalls, bad press, and public safety concerns are the immediate nightmares of a food and beverage producer.
Once the crisis is…
A Guide to Process Automation
“Automation” means different things to different manufacturers, depending on the equipment, systems, and processes in place. But many companies only automate some of their processes, leaving others…
How Risk and Complexity Are Linked in Manufacturing
Not all manufacturing is the same. Some finished goods take only a few steps and a little sub-processing before they’re ready for shipment. Others may require precision cuts and tight tolerances that…
Your Answer for Managing Major Manufacturing Disruption
In past decades, business continuity was mainly considered to respond to the dangers of natural disasters like fires, floods, or hurricanes. The dawn of the internet brought a new focus to continuity…
Preparing for the Future with the 2022 Industry Leader Impact Award Winner
To be a leader, you must set the bar for your industry and redefine the way that companies succeed and grow in your field. By leading within your specific industry, you can exceed expectations and…
The Shift to Electric Vehicles and Its Impact on Automotive Suppliers
The inevitable shift to electric vehicles is here and its impact on automotive suppliers will be drastic. OEMs are making major commitments to reduce their carbon footprint and eliminate their…
Streamlining Production with the 2022 Business Operations Transformer Impact Award Winner
We live in an ever-changing world and sometimes business must change with it. Faced with a changing business after a recent spin-off from a larger company and a global pandemic, this company…
The People Behind the Platform: Carly Pascaretta, Associate Customer Success Manager
You might love the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know those who make it possible? Talented people have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this company…
North American Food Safety and Quality: Your NAFS22 Recap
NAFS22 came packed with insights, ideas, and a shared call to action to achieve food safety and quality like we’ve never seen before. After days of conversations and presentations, the key question…
What IIoT Can Do for Manufacturers
It’s no secret that the age of smart manufacturing is here and fully underway. Most industries are already leveraging the power of data-driven insights and the adoption of smart manufacturing…
When You Don’t Know What’s Broken: Fighting Frightening Manufacturing Monsters
Bumps, clanks, hisses, and creaks. What’s that noise?
In a manufacturing operation, just like a Halloween movie, these sounds are always scary. But sometimes, we don’t hear the sounds until they’ve…
The Machines Are Not out to Get You: Making AI Work for Your Manufacturing Operation
You can hardly turn on a news or media channel these days without a reference to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it affects everyone. AI, alongside other core technologies from Industry 4.0, are…