Working with our high school interns from the Ignite Institute is always a great reminder of the value of education and real-world experience. Last week we had a chance to work hands on with our interns using a #Multimeter which was a great opportunity to take what they are learning in class and apply it…

One of the practical issues #TechLeaders find with the innovations in enterprise technology are how to utilize older systems to best enhance our #DigitalTransformation efforts. If critical manufacturing data is spread across aging applications and poorly integrated databases, adding new capabilities does not eliminate the issues. Before introducing another capability, we must discover if the…

Being a technology leader in #SmartManufacturing environments requires understanding far more than infrastructure or applications. Every technology decision eventually shows up on the production floor through uptime, engineering change management, compliance, or customer delivery. The #CIO role is becoming more connected to daily operations because business systems, manufacturing execution, and #CyberSecurity all influence the same…

Great reminders from Kevin Van Horn on the difference between a technical upgrade and a true business transformation. #ERPmodernization is often measured by whether a new system goes live, but the larger objective is improving how the business operates. The greatest value comes from connecting engineering, procurement, production, and finance teams with reliable data that…

The conversation around advanced computing is no longer limited to data centers. As demand for processing power grows, organizations are taking a closer look at the long-term cost of technology investments and the infrastructure required to support them. In #AerospaceManufacturing, every major technology decision competes with priorities like production capacity, modernization efforts, and workforce development.…

Our talented interns from the Ignite Institute delivered their final presentations last week, and we are incredibly grateful for the energy, creativity, and dedication their brought to their internship experience. Investing in student development is so important- not only does it help shape future leaders, but also because fresh perspectives and innovative ideas strengthen our…

Technology continues to reshape manufacturing roles, but adaptability remains one of the most valuable skills in our industry. The work has evolved along with the #tech that supports it, but #DataDiscipline and collaboration are still essential to every program, and every team. Our success depends on people who can work cross-functionally, teams that can learn…

Supply chain issues rarely show up as a single failure, often surfacing from small disconnects between teams. The manufacturers that have invested in strong software layers that connect data across teams have the best defense against these kinds of disruptions. Connected software and clear visibility allow us to make informed calls instead of reacting to…

Industry spending on #WorkforceTraining has increased, but the real question is whether it is solving the right problems. In #SmartManufacturing environments, the knowledge gap is not just technical, it is the ability to work across engineering systems, production equipment, and quality requirements without slowing things down. Classroom training only goes so far – what makes…

The role of #CIO has shifted well beyond managing systems and infrastructure. Today, it is about shaping how the business evolves and competes in a digital works. In #SmartManufacturing that often means translating complex technology into practical improvements on the shop floor and across the supply chain. It requires close partnership with engineering, operations, and…