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Discrete manufacturing

Discrete manufacturing August 5, 2025
The Role of MES in Managing Complex Assemblies and Product Variations

Product variations are a particular challenge for manufacturers faced with an increasingly competitive landscape and ever more complex assemblies. Choosing the right MES allows some of the key issues to be addressed right from the very start.

Discrete manufacturing July 31, 2025
Democratizing Manufacturing Analytics Series #2: From CDM to UNS, bridging Manufacturing Analytics and Real-Time Operations

In this second article, we will examine how CDM seamlessly connects to one of manufacturing’s most transformative architectural patterns: the Unified Namespace (UNS).

Discrete manufacturing July 17, 2025
Democratizing Manufacturing Analytics Series #1: How to Build a Canonical Data Model to Bridge the Gap Between Complex Systems and Business Insights

This is the first article of a series on how Critical Manufacturing is democratizing manufacturing data analytics. We start with insights on the Canonical Data Model and how we built it to give data the value manufacturers need.

Discrete manufacturing February 13, 2025
How to Ensure the Optimal Choice of MES

Making the decision to invest in an MES means you have taken the first step towards optimizing your production operations. But how can you ensure a choice that adds value and delivers genuine competitive gain?

manufacturing trends for 2025
Discrete manufacturing January 8, 2025
Potential Impact of Gartner’s Tech Trends on Manufacturing

Gartner’s strategic technology trends for 2025 showcase the tools shaping the near future, from AI-driven autonomy to sustainable computing paradigms. For manufacturers, these trends represent more than just possibilities—they are an urgent call to action to drive efficiency, resilience, and innovation.

Frost & Sullivan MES report
Discrete manufacturing September 26, 2024
Frost & Sullivan Radar: A Strategic Guide for Manufacturers

Frost & Sullivan Radar on MES provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the manufacturing market, offering insights that can guide manufacturers in choosing the right MES partner.

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Discrete manufacturing August 27, 2024
Transforming Manufacturing: Key Focus Areas, Trends, and Challenges in Digital Transformation

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by digital transformation. No longer a futuristic concept, digital transformation is essential for manufacturers operating in today’s competitive landscape. This article provides an overview of this critical initiative–exploring its focus areas, emerging trends, and potential challenges.

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Discrete manufacturing July 1, 2024
IIoT in Manufacturing: Benefits, Use Cases & Integration with MES

If you work in manufacturing, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz about the Internet of Things (IoT) lately. And for good reason – IoT has the potential to completely disrupt how products are made.

Manufacturing data analytics analysis.
Discrete manufacturing May 24, 2024
Industry Pi.0 – How Mature is your Manufacturing Data Analytics Strategy?

The implementation of an MES CoE offers a strategic solution, aiming to standardize processes and technologies across these diverse environments while fostering agility and responsiveness to shifting business conditions.