Project Management Practices in Hybrid R&D Teams
This article explains how research and development teams sometimes find difficulties when working together. Some difficulties may include using various work styles, different time zones, and different experience levels. Hybrid manufacturing teams need to move fast now more than ever, so delays in communication through “phone tag, unread emails or missed messages significantly halt the […]
Changes Coming to the R&D Tax Credit Next Year
This article discusses a potential change that could be occurring for taxpayers that receive the research and development tax credits. Currently, immediate expensing is allowed for taxpayers who are granted R&D credits. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to eliminate immediate expensing starting in 2022. This Act operates under an amortization method […]
Transforming Legacy Manufacturing Enterprises
This article shows how manufacturers can implement AI and smart edge computing into their factories without having to ramp up infrastructure investment. Smart edge computing enables robots to continue to do their jobs with or without a strong internet connection. Edge computing also is cost-effective and has reliable security because edge systems are decentralized. Some […]
Defining Hyper-Automation
This article explains why hyper-automation is the solution for companies attempting to automate simple routine procedures. Hyper-automation is defined as ” end-to-end automation that combines complementary technologies such as deep learning, advanced analytics, machine vision, natural language processing, RPA, and artificial intelligence to augment business processes.” To discover if end-to-end automation can deliver substantial business […]
Manufacturing Needs to Be Going Digital Now
This article explains why manufacturers should steer away from old traditions and embrace digital technologies. Manufacturing companies are under pressure for finding new ways to cut costs, boost productivity, improve profitability and optimize consumer experiences. Some manufacturing companies are gaining a competitive advantage over other companies because they have implemented “Internet of Things technology as […]
Smart Factory Trends to Watch
This article acknowledges and discusses how the unprecedented times we are currently living in make it difficult to predict what lies ahead for specific industries such as manufacturing and life science. However, some key points to be aware of include COVID-19 realities becoming mainstream, mass customization, flexibility, and an increased focus on data to ensure […]
Supply Chain Crisis Continues to Effect World Economy
This article discusses how many signs pointed towards a full supply chain recovery following the coronavirus pandemic. The outlook was so positive that deflation was seen as a problem of the past. However, a full-blown crisis of energy shortages, labor, and transport problems are beginning to be experienced throughout the world. Further, Mohamed El-Erian, president […]
Global Supply Chain Problems are Worsening
This article discusses how the Delta variant of the coronavirus is impacting not only manufacturers and factories around the world but also shipping companies and ports. Because of a lack of important materials, manufacturers are running behind schedule and often are not able to get their product to the final destination. Governments are also shutting […]