Humanoid Robots are Closer Than We Think
Humanoid robots are closer than the debate suggests, because the real bottleneck is no longer intelligence.
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.
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.
The Magazine Cover You Really Do Not Want To Be On
A look at the real reasons digital and AI transformations collapse and what leaders must change to stay off the cover of any technology-failure magazine.
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.
Where’s My Insight? Escaping the Waldo Effect in Data
An entertaining look at why finding insights in today’s factories feels less like analytics and more like squinting at a crowded Waldo page hoping the answers reveal themselves.
The Industrial AI Implementation Process
Your Guide to Industrial AI Implementation
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
When Code Becomes the Culprit
Everyone loves to blame machines for downtime.
But machines aren’t the problem.
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Making Industry 4.0 Work: Lessons from Jeff Winter on Change, Culture, and Technology
This article profiles Jeff Winter’s journey into Industry 4.0 and explores how digital transformation, data integration, and cultural change are revolutionizing maintenance into a proactive, strategic driver of manufacturing success.