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JIT vs Lean Manufacturing: What’s the Difference

Blog, Data Collection, Manufacturing / By RAD DeRose / April 10, 2017 May 5, 2020 / 2 minutes of reading

Lean manufacturing principles are implemented to improve quality and reduce waste. View an [Infographic]: What is Lean Manufacturing and how can it help you? Inventory represents one of the largest sources of waste in the manufacturing industry. Maintaining too much inventory—raw materials and finished products—absorbs excess cost in capital, inventory, and space. Inventory shortages lead …

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4 Ways IoT Improves Manufacturing

Blog, Data Collection, Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Mobile Computers, Technology Trends, Traceability / By RAD DeRose / April 3, 2017 April 3, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

The Internet of Things (IoT) seems to expand daily. The devices that connect with the cloud are touching every aspect of our culture—from the smart home to medical devices to the manufacturing industry. With the need to streamline manufacturing processes to work as efficiently as possible, the IoT provides many avenues for working smarter …

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Tech-Savvy Shoppers Drive the Retail Technology Trends for 2017

Blog, Retail, Technology Trends / By Gayle / March 29, 2017 March 29, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

Millennials represent the largest population of consumers in the United States right now. They are also addicted to their technology, so they utilize it in every way possible. As consummate shoppers, they’re strong influencers of retail trends—not just the products on the market, but the way they make purchases. These tech-savvy shoppers are driving the …

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A Customer is Your Most Important Visitor

Blog, Business, Customer Service / By Gayle / March 23, 2017 March 23, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Not long ago, I was waiting in line to check out at a store. I overheard a cashier grumbling about the long line of customers and that she was leaving shortly, no matter what I couldn’t help thinking how thankful we are for our customers for without them we would not have a Company, we truly …

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IIoT: You Need More “I’s” on the Plant Floor

Blog, Industrial Computers, Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Technology Trends / By RAD DeRose / March 21, 2017 March 21, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

The Internet of Things (IoT) sparked excitement as the next great thing in technology. Learn more about IoT here. Using sensors embedded in everything from home appliances to clothing, consumers are jazzed about what smart technology can do: changing the temperature in your home when you’re away checking your heart rate and letting you …

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7 Tips for Successful Brainstorming Sessions

Blog, Business / By Gayle / February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

Two heads are better than one, right? So, it just makes sense that when you need to create fresh ideas and solutions, you gather your team and for a brainstorming session. In theory, group brainstorming should open up the flood gates on ideas. But sometimes it can be a barrier. Prevent a pressure cooker. Picture …

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AR & VR Offer Businesses a New Perspective

Blog, Technology Trends / By Gayle / February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Mobile technology revolutionized our culture. The unbridled freedom of access to everything we need, from anywhere we are. Now, we have virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology. Once just a futuristic vision, “someday” has arrived. And businesses have the exciting opportunity to get a different perspective on their possibilities and choices. With VR, …

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How to Fix 5 Common Human Errors that Lead to Security Threats

Blog, Business, Technology Trends / By Gayle / February 9, 2017 February 9, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Human error is involved in 95% of security breaches. A seemingly simple mistake can lead to a major disaster. The 2015 Cost of Data Breach Study reported that human error was responsible for 25% of the data breaches that occurred in the US, resulting in an average mitigation cost of $198 per capita, and an …

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Presidential election prediction: Was big data really at fault?

Blog, Data Collection, Government, Technology Trends / By Gayle / February 6, 2017 February 6, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Big data can be a powerful predictor. Businesses use it to identify opportunities for growth in new markets. Analysts have used big data to predict everything from Oscar winners to the outcome of the recent presidential election. Data analysts were equally confident that Leonardo DiCaprio would win the Academy Award for Best Actor last year, as …

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The Feds are Putting Big Money into Big Data and Cloud Computing

Blog, Government, Technology Trends / By RAD DeRose / January 23, 2017 January 23, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

Over the past year of presidential campaigning, federal spending has been the subject of major discussion and debate. While some agencies are looking at significant budget cuts, the areas of big data and cloud computing will consistently make headway in the battle of the big bucks. GovWin, which tracks government contracting opportunities, recently issued a …

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