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VuWall’s Security Features Utilize AV Over IP to Meet Workplace Security Demands
The significant shift in security demands has seen modest operation centers evolve into larger, more intricate spaces. This change isn’t just a nod to expansion but underscores the demand and importance of comprehensive security in modern businesses. Then enter AV over IP solutions, which replaces the old-fashioned bulky matrix switchers and provides a decentralized […]
GSX 2023: The Present And Future Of Cybersecurity Architecture With Johnson Controls
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of security systems and cybersecurity architecture is paramount for businesses. Johnson Controls, one of the biggest security system integrators in North America, recognizes the challenges faced by organizations in ensuring the reliability and uptime of their security investments. With the rise of connected devices, cybersecurity threats have […]
FIS Podium
Designed in collaboration with CBP, Parabit FIS Podiums are intelligently designed to support touchless passenger processing and efficiently accommodate change over time – technology upgrades, the way passengers are processed, and the way people flow is managed.
It’s Time For U.S. Companies To Embrace Lean Manufacturing
The U.S. manufacturing sector has seen a decline, with domestic producers’ market share for goods dropping to 66% in 2022 and productivity remaining stagnant since 2011. Manufacturers grapple with challenges ranging from supply chain disruptions to accessing cutting-edge production technology. However, lean manufacturing, rooted in employee engagement and data-driven approaches, emerges as a beacon of […]
From Potential Strikes to Bankruptcies, the Supply Chain Took a Few Punches This Summer. What’s the Outlook for the Rest of 2023?
In the past few weeks, the logistics industry has faced unparalleled challenges. From narrowly avoiding the costliest strike in US history, to major players like Yellow Corporation declaring bankruptcy, it’s evident that the supply chain is experiencing significant turbulence. Amidst this, industry reports indicate a “market cycle slump,” even as the growth of e-commerce […]
India Emerges as a Powerful Contender in Global Supply Chain Diversification, But Isn’t a Panacea. Here’s What You Need to Know.
The global supply chain is currently undergoing several seismic shifts. Having now surpassed China as the most populous country in the world, India is emerging as a strategic alternative for multinational corporations considering diversification from a China-centric approach. Combining software and manufacturing prowess with competitive pricing, India now stands as a strong contender in […]
Chipotle’s Expansion Strategy and Market Research Efforts are Sizzling Hot. Other Restaurants Take Note.
Chipotle’s big foil burritos and piled-high burrito bowls are coming soon to hundreds of small towns across America as part of the company’s massive growth and expansion plan. Despite potential supply challenges due to its reliance on fresh ingredients, Chipotle is ready to take on established chains like McDonald’s and Applebee’s. Chipotle’s new strategy […]
A UPS Strike Was Averted, But Supply Chain Fragility and its Labor Model Are Now Back in Focus
The recent UPS Teamster strike that was narrowly avoided has brought to the fore concerns about the state of the global supply chain. As e-commerce has evolved and the immediacy of delivery has become the norm, we find ourselves questioning the sustainability of such a model. Our reliance on single supplier, high-speed logistics creates […]
Optimism in the Face of Disruption: Chatting with Anne Partington on Manufacturing Operations and Decarbonization
As we propel ourselves into the mid-decade of the 2020s, the manufacturing operations all over the world are under significant disruption. Technology advancements, the rise of 5G, the pandemic’s influence, and more recently, decarbonization efforts in the fight against climate change have redefined the landscape. As vast capital shifts into the decarbonization movement, it […]
3M Brings Innovation to the Manufacturing Supply Chain Environment
Exciting insights from Carl Doeksen, Global Robotics and Automation Director at 3M, on the changing landscape of robotics and automation. “Automation is the key to staying competitive in the B2B landscape. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaborating closely with customers, and leveraging diverse expertise, businesses can position themselves as leaders in their respective industries.” […]
Businesses in the Blue Chip Supply Chain Should Prepare for Downstream Effects of More Interest Rate Hikes
As the Federal Reserve signals intent to raise interest rates at least one more this year after its most recent bump, the marketplace is set for a liquidity shift reminiscent of the early 1990s. The impact of further interest rate hikes on top-tier blue chip corporations is palpable; the downstream effects to other companies […]
Revolutionizing Automation – A Focus on Intralogistics with Siemens
Intralogistics expert Craig Henry, U.S. Industry Manager for Intralogistics at Siemens, joins Getting Smart and walks us through the rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Craig discusses how automation, robotics, and digitalization are critical for shaping the future of various sectors. So, what’s the current state of automation and robotics? Well, there’s a broad spectrum in that […]