The Familiar Always Wins Unless You Make It Lose
Most transformations don’t fail loudly or dramatically; they lose a slow, quiet tug-of-war against the familiar, long after everyone thought the hard part was over.
The Hardest Part of AI Isn’t Intelligence. It’s Letting Go.
Most AI initiatives fail not because the technology isn’t smart enough, but because organizations never decide which decisions they’re willing to let go of.
Think Big. Start Small. Go Fast.
We love tidy slogans because they sound actionable and safe.
This article unpacks how a familiar transformation mantra was born, why it still shows up everywhere today, and where organizations consistently get tripped up when turning good intentions into real progress.
Six Levers of Manufacturing Innovation
Manufacturing innovation does not have to be mysterious or overwhelming. These six simple levers offer a practical way to spot where innovation actually matters on the factory floor and turn big ideas into real operational impact.
OT Security Has a New Owner: Now Manufacturing Must Make It Work
OT security has finally made it to the CISO’s desk, but factories don’t run on org charts. This article explores why manufacturing is now the top cyber target, and what leaders must change to turn executive ownership into real operational resilience.
Has Anyone Seen My ROI?
ROI is a superhero when used in the right places, a black hole when used in the wrong ones, and a discipline, not a deliverable, if you actually want it to work.
When CIOs and COOs Collide: Why AI Is Creating Tension Everywhere
AI now touches employees, departments, and enterprise value all at once, sparking friction between CIOs, COOs, and everyone in between unless companies align on how work truly changes.
If Your Tech Disappeared Tomorrow, Would Anything Change?
Most companies call their efforts “digital transformation,” but if the operating model would function the same without the technology, then nothing transformative has happened, and this article explains why lasting change only occurs when the business itself evolves, not just the tools around it.
Model Context Protocol: The Glue That Binds and the Crack That Breaks
Generative AI gave us smart answers.
Agentic AI gives us autonomous action.
That jump is massive… and dangerous.
Forget Prediction. Build Readiness
A practical guide for manufacturers on how to strengthen their digital transformation readiness, move faster with confidence, and turn uncertainty into advantage.
The Industrial AI Implementation Process
Your Guide to Industrial AI Implementation
Maslow Goes to the Factory: The Hierarchy of Manufacturing Needs
Factories have needs too. Just like Maslow taught us about people, manufacturers must climb their own pyramid.
Stay Ready, So You Don’t Have to Get Ready: Thriving Amid Disruption
Disruption Doesn’t Knock, It Kicks Down Doors
Think Fast, Think Local: The Edge Advantage in Manufacturing
Edge Computing Explained: From Shop Floor Sensors to AI-Powered Insights, Right Where the Work Gets Done
Time Is Money: How Poor Code Management Drains the Factory Floor
Every second counts on the factory floor, yet countless hours slip away due to messy code management.
Moving from Linear to Intelligent Production Planning
Spreadsheets don’t win supply chains; intelligence does; the winners will be those who replace static rows and columns with living systems that think, learn, and respond.
The Illusion of Alignment: How Siloed Data Derails Strategy
Half-truths are more dangerous than lies. Because lies you can spot. Half-truths feel real. They give you just enough confidence to act… but not enough clarity to succeed.
The Rise of the CAIO (Chief AI Officer)
AI is rewriting the rules of competition; the Chief AI Officer is the editor-in-chief.
Planning Horizons in Manufacturing: The Hidden Divider Between Leaders and Laggards
Do You Plan for Tomorrow or Today? What Your Horizon Says About Your Future
The AI Hamster Wheel
Measuring speed means nothing if direction never changes