The ability to automate the manufacturing process as much as possible enables companies to leverage time, resources, and effort. The changing expectations of customers, the uncertainty of the supply chain, and changing buyer behavior make the transition to a more flexible solution even more vital. Google Cloud has launched Manufacturing Data Engine and Manufacturing […]
In the industries that we support, compliance, regulation, and requirements, especially as they relate to labeling: is commonplace conversation. What isn’t as apparent is the discussion of risk-based thinking. “Over the past few years, organizations have begun to embrace an even broader mindset towards risk-based thinking motivated by the growing discipline of regulatory compliance and […]
For consumers, reviewing nutritional labels is commonplace though what to pay attention to has changed over the decades. We often think of these labels as a convenience but in reality, they are a requirement. The FDA reviews and makes changes to the nutrition facts label when needed. The latest updates came in 2016 “to […]
The first two areas that a manufacturer can evaluate when looking to increase automation are inventory management and data collection. Solutions like mobile inventory and barcode scanning can improve efficiency and enhance visibility across the organization. Our partners at RFgen take a look at the aerospace and defense industries which are defined by strict compliance […]
There are a few states that still pay consumers for recycling aluminum and bottles. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon, and Vermont, though California has found a vast number of unclaimed recyclables— $600,000,000 worth to be exact. So, what is California planning to do with this overabundance of unclaimed funds? They […]
Getting your child to step away from their video games may have just gotten easier… for now. The microchip shortage affects more than just the automobile industry, Nintendo profits slipped 2.5%, “as the shortage of computer chips hurt production.” Nintendo, the maker of the Super Mario and Pokémon franchises, like many other game makers benefited […]