risk management, automotive supply chain

Embracing Risk-based Thinking: A Practical Guide to Risk Management

In the dynamic realm of the automotive industry, the importance of risk management has reached new heights, compelling us to revisit and enhance our insights. Our recently updated white paper, titled...
Technology diffusion, process data, data analytics

Technology Diffusion: Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

Sometimes diffusion needs a little push. My mom will be 85 this year, which means she was born before any computers were invented. ENIAC (/ ˈ ɛ n i æ k...
analysis, big ERP, big maintenace, computers, worker

What’s the “Big ERP” vs “Big Maintenance” Feud All About?

Updated: January 12, 2024 Published: August 28, 2019 One of the bigger manufacturing business systems-related news of the past few years was SAP’s announcement that it will terminate support for its widely used...
First-time quality, QMS

Think Like Your Customer: An Executive’s Perspective

When You and Your Supply Chain Become the Weak Link Imagine your company as a Formula 1 racing driver. Your suppliers are the pit crew, the specialists priming a fine-tuned machine and...