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The Next Wave of Industry 4.0
Dan Steele
For years, manufacturers have been told the future of Industry 4.0 lives in the cloud. Vendors promised plug-and-play AI that could analyze everything, automate anything, and transform the factory floor overnight. In theory, this appears to work, but operationalizing cloud-based AI isn’t always feasible. As we begin 2026, that reality is facing plant leaders across the U.S. Small and midsize…

Lean

When Performance Flatlines

Performance rarely collapses with fanfare. More often, it flatlines quietly; sales soften, productivity slows, priorities blur, and yet teams run hard without moving the needle. In 2025, the RSM U.S. Middle Market Business Index slid from the low 140s into the low 120s in a short period, with…

Innovation and Production Run on Different Clocks

In manufacturing, failure isn’t an option—it’s a liability. A defective part or a missed delivery triggers a chain reaction that can disrupt schedules, undermine trust, and drain resources.

So when someone suggests a strategy with the word fail in it, skepticism is understandable…

A Road Map to Asset Performance Management in Life Sciences

In 2025, there’s been a marked increase in FDA warning letters. During the second quarter of 2025 alone, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued 172 warning letters. A notable enforcement surge occurred in September 2025 when the FDA released 80 warning letters in a single week.…

Management by Objectives

Management by objectives isn’t just a way to set direction for an organization. It’s a prerequisite for creating sustainable development and a culture of continuous improvement.

True success, however, comes not just from setting goals, but from ensuring they are actually achieved…

Inspecting Industrial Gearboxes With 3D Scanners

Regular inspection is absolutely vital with industrial transmission systems. Just like the gearbox in an everyday car, components are prone to wear, misalignment, and fatigue—issues that can lead to machinery failure. This isn’t just a matter of downtime but operator safety, too.

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Stop Solving the Wrong Problems

I’ve had this conversation countless times—sometimes with a frustrated client, often with a colleague, and occasionally with my own reflection.

We hear familiar calls for help:
• “We need better communication.”
• “People need to collaborate more.”
• “We’ve lost our…

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