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Articles by Ryan Kuhlenbeck
What’s Really Breaking the Supply Chain? Outdated Technology
In today’s manufacturing world, the real problem isn’t material shortages. It’s the digital disconnect between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers. What’s Related On one hand, OEMs are investing in expensive enterprise systems. On the other hand, many suppliers still run operations with clipboards, spreadsheets, and printed instructions taped to workstations. That misalignment creates missed deadlines, product recalls, and rising costs.
Why factories need a digital backbone before embracing AI
Learning Objectives Understand why a solid digital foundation is essential for manufacturers to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies effectively. See how digitization and data management enable AI to deliver meaningful insights and improve manufacturing efficiency. Learn how small, manageable AI point solutions can provide immediate benefits, even for small-and mid-sized businesses, when supported by a strong digital backbone.
Digital Product Passports: A Call for Digitization in U.S. Manufacturing
In March 2024, the European Union introduced digital product passports (DPPs) for most goods sold within its borders, a milestone step in enhancing global supply chain transparency. By 2026, these digital records — detailing a product’s origins, materials, environmental impact and disposal instructions — will be legally enforced, transforming how industries track and share product information.
5 Steps to Navigate Digital Transformation for Leaders
Digital transformation is vital for staying competitive, but it’s challenging. Here’s a guide to help leaders navigate the journey smoothly. by Ryan Kuhlenbeck, CEO and co-founder of Pico MES 1. Start with the Numbers: Baseline Data Collection and ROI Calculation The first step in any digital transformation journey is understanding where you currently stand. This means doing the math, even if it’s painful. Leaders must commit to collecting baseline data, even if it’s just for a week or two.
A Bold Proposition to Connect the Supply Chain
Bridging the digital divide and connecting the supply chain can enhance productivity and output for manufacturers. By Ryan Kuhlenbeck, CEO of Pico MES In manufacturing, data drives decisions and prompts actions. Without visibility of this information, businesses may suffer from crippling disruptions and ongoing efficiency and quality issues. Large manufacturing and production OEMs may have granular visibility into valuable data within their factories.
How an MES can help companies take advantage of manufacturing changes
Manufacturing execution system (MES) insights Manufacturing execution systems (MES) are designed capture data to provide a complete view of all steps of a production process. Manufacturers can use an MES to give them a better view of their operations and reduce inefficiencies and better utilize their assets.
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