Vern Childers

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  • The Future of Work is Blended: How CIOs Can Prepare for the World of Work Post-Pandemic

    The Future of Work is Blended: How CIOs Can Prepare for the World of Work Post-Pandemic

    Seemingly overnight, CIOs were tasked with the responsibility of getting entire organizations ready to work remotely. Now, as many states are in the process of reopening, CIOs now have the herculean task of preparing for what work looks like post-COVID-19. From reassessing the benefits of remote work to tackling the challenges of remote work policies,…

    July 2, 2020
  • American Aerospace Manufacturing and Digital Transformation

    Manufacturing is entering another period of innovation and opportunity, driven by investment and a renewed focus on #AmericanManufacturing and domestic capability. #AerospaceManufacturers are helping lead this momentum by combining #AdvancedEngineering with modern #DigitalInfrastructure. Technology teams play an important role by enabling availability and improving coordination across complex supply chains and allowing room for innovations to…

    March 4, 2026
  • Recusing Decision Latency

    Manufacturers have made major progress in collecting and analyzing data, yet decision speed often remains a constraint. Data does not always reach the right people at the right moment and #DecisionLatency shows up in small delays that eventually impact production, quality, and delivery commitments. Reducing that gap requires aligning systems, processes, and accountability across teams.…

    March 3, 2026
  • Future Tech Success Requires Human Insight

    #FutureTech can create opportunity, but outcomes still depend on people. The most successful initiatives succeed when teams share ownership and communicate across functions. Collaboration between IT, engineering, and operations determines whether #TechInvestments deliver measurable value. Strong teams adapt when conditions change and keep progress moving forward. Tech enables performance, but teams sustain it. #TechLeadership #WorkinginIT…

    March 2, 2026
  • Tech Education for Innovation and Sustainability

    Some of the most promising sustainability processes are happening where education and #IndustrialTechnology intersect. When students and researchers work directly with #IIOT platforms, they are able to gain a clearer picture of how data drives efficiency and resource management. This hands-on exposure creates a future workforce that understands sustainability as an operational advantage, not just…

    February 27, 2026
  • Addressing the Skills Gap in IT and Manufacturing

    The demand for skilled #TechTalent is still outpacing supply, especially in #AdvancedManufacturing environments. Addressing the #SkillsGap is about finding people who can translate between #TechInnovations and shop floor realities. Investing in training and internal mobility has become just as important as recruiting engineers, operators, and IT technicians. We must treat #TalentDevelopment as essential infrastructure to…

    February 26, 2026
  • Advanced IT Innovates the Shop Floor

    In #AmericanManufacturing, the real advantage is created when #ITsystems and plant floor operations are fully connected. A strong #DigitalThread links engineering data, production metrics, and performance insights so teams can work off the same source of data. Visibility like this helps #TechLeaders detect issues early on and make decisions based on facts rather than assumptions.…

    February 25, 2026
  • Strategic ERP Partnerships for Manufacturing Success

    #AutonomousFactories are here, and strategic #ERP partnerships are showing how simulation, real time data, and #AdvancedComputing are beginning to converge on the plant floor. These tools let teams test decisions before they touch physical equipment, changing the pace of #innovation and reducing risk in a practical way. The #FutureofManufacturing will reward the teams that can…

    February 24, 2026
  • Cyber Security Protects our Asset of Time

    We utilize much of our time and budgets investing and protecting our networks, but one of the most overlooked risks in #ModernManufacturing is time itself. #SmartFactories rely on precise synchronization across machines, sensors, and control systems and even a slight disruption can create widespread operation issues. Our #CyberSecurity plans have to extend beyond our devices…

    February 23, 2026
  • IT Strategy for Innovative Enterprise Tech

    Technology decisions carry more weight when they directly improve customer outcomes. #MultiAgentSystems are helping companies coordinate complex processes without adding layers of manual oversight. When #ITstrategy starts with customer impact, our architectures can be focused on supporting adaptability while remaining consistent, making the technical roadmap much clearer. #EnterpriseTech #DigitalStrategy #TechLeadership  https://www.ciodive.com/news/AI-multiagent-systems-databricks-IT/811610

    February 20, 2026
  • Cyber Security to Strengthen IT Infrastructure

    Strong IT infrastructure detects and corrects issues early to help keep production steady without needing constant oversight. This stability gives teams confidence in the tools they rely on every day. When our tech works smoothly in the background, we can stay focused on further innovating our performance and delivering real, measurable results. #ITinfrastructure #OperationalExcellence #Automation…

    February 19, 2026
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