Many of us are no strangers to back-to-back video meetings. It seems as the last one ends, the next one begins and often leaves no time to stand, stretch or clear your head. A research study conducted by Microsoft Human Factors Lab found that short breaks “are important, not just to make us less exhausted by […]
In the height of COVID-19, where respirators and N95 masks were in high demand, 3M teamed up with US Marshals to stop the sale of 1 million fake respirators. Not only are manufacturers focused on the quality and supply chain of their products, but they must also be aware of those who may be falsely […]
“More than a quarter (27%) of IT directors in manufacturing globally are worried about slow performance when running applications in the cloud, while 26% note a lack of integration with legacy systems as a key obstacle.” While moving to the Cloud has many benefits, companies must also have a clear plan to avoid some of […]
The FDA is looking to move to a “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” over the next decade. They believe, as foods are reformulated, new food production methods created and the food system is more digitized, the need for new and modified safety methods must also adapt. The FDA has created a Blueprint, with input […]
As we have shared before, it seems no industry is safe from the potential of info stealing and cyberattacks. Manufacturers had many challenges during the pandemic and cyberattacks made the list of “menacing foes”. Worse yet, is the increase in a breach like this can now cost a manufacturing plant. It has quickly risen to […]
“Companies of all sizes are striving for a zero on-premise footprint and are adopting software-as-a-service for critical processes.” There are many benefits of moving your ERP, CRM, or inventory management systems to the cloud. For companies whose workforce span across the globe, this seems like a must-have. Product labeling software is no different, our partner […]
In the age of technological advances, so comes the potential for more regulations. It is commonplace in the areas of pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and aeronautical industries. Automakers too are no strangers to the regulations they must adhere to. With the new advances of Tesla’s Autopilot and driverless cars, you can see why certain regulations […]
As online grocery shopping saw increasing popularity during the past year, it provided food retailers the opportunity to “increase transparency efforts that build shopper trust.” View the article from Progressive Grocer. “According to a new report from the Food Industry Association (FMI) and Label Insight, 81% of shoppers say transparency is important or extremely important […]
UPS has launched a new platform that “innovates warehouse placement decisions through analytics and data”. This application utilizes historical data by accessing data directly through integration with a company’s e-commerce carts or companies may choose to upload this information themselves. With UPS’s Ware2Go and the new platform, Network Vu, users of BigCommerce and Shopify […]