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…

AI is quickly becoming a proactive co-pilot in hardware and software design, especially when time and complexity are working against you. This #FutureTech is able to catch small issues and patterns in our processes that human error can miss. This reinforces the importance of embedding these tools directly into our workflows as a force multiplier…

Strong leadership often comes down to clarity and consistency. Teams move faster when expectations are clear and decision making is transparent. There is also real value in creating an environment where people feel comfortable testing ideas and learning from results. Over time, this builds both capability and trust. The best outcomes tend to come from…

Strong IT leadership today is measured by how well teams execute together. Clear direction, shared accountability, and trust allow decisions to happen closer to the work. Great reminders from Keith Ferrazzi on why this is so important for fast-paced manufacturing environments where delays ripple quickly across operations. When teams are aligned and empowered, agility becomes…