Change in the manufacturing workplace: embracing automation and technology

Change in the manufacturing workplace: embracing automation and technology

To improve is to change; to be perfect, change often. Winston Churchill​ Prime Minister Churchill offers sound advice with his quotation, although some companies in the manufacturing space may say “easier said than done” when it comes to making changes, particularly when the changes involve automation. Change is both good and necessary, but companies may…

Key takeaways: newer technology will mean quicker and better diagnoses

Key takeaways: newer technology will mean quicker and better diagnoses

When once asked about his preparation for an upcoming fight, boxer Mike Tyson reportedly said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” The same holds true, it might be said, for the warehouse maintenance person who walks into a building thinking it will be a great day, and then suddenly learns…

Adoption of Automation and Technology – the risks and rewards

Adoption of Automation and Technology – the risks and rewards

In doing a deeper dive into the topic of automation, we spent some time at our recent 40th anniversary Open House event looking at the keys to adopting automation in the manufacturing industry. Overall, we see automation and robotics as one means of addressing the challenging labor market that manufacturers face. Often, we hear company…

Adoption of Automation and Technology in the Manufacturing World: How will it change the way we do business and in how (and who) we hire?

Adoption of Automation and Technology in the Manufacturing World: How will it change the way we do business and in how (and who) we hire?

Our recent Open House celebration of our company’s 40th anniversary included several panel discussions, one of which addressed the topic of automation and technology in the manufacturing industry. What follows is a recap of our discussion – a look at where automation and technology is today and where it may be headed. The manufacturing industry…

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