Jeff Winter 11/7/25 Jeff Winter 11/7/25

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.

Jeff Winter 11/2/25 Jeff Winter 11/2/25

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.

Jeff Winter 10/30/25 Jeff Winter 10/30/25

If Captain America Worked in Manufacturing

What if Captain America ran a factory instead of fighting villains? This piece reframes the “A” on his helmet as Automation, AI, and Analytics, and argues that modern manufacturing leadership is less about heroics and more about designing systems that let people do their best work.

Jeff Winter 10/20/25 Jeff Winter 10/20/25

The Industrial AI Implementation Process

Your Guide to Industrial AI Implementation

Jeff Winter 9/26/25 Jeff Winter 9/26/25

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.

Jeff Winter 9/24/25 Jeff Winter 9/24/25

Stay Ready, So You Don’t Have to Get Ready: Thriving Amid Disruption

Disruption Doesn’t Knock, It Kicks Down Doors

Jeff Winter 9/22/25 Jeff Winter 9/22/25

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

Jeff Winter 9/18/25 Jeff Winter 9/18/25

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.

Jeff Winter 9/15/25 Jeff Winter 9/15/25

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.

Jeff Winter 9/10/25 Jeff Winter 9/10/25

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.