July 2021 - Industry Today - Leader in Manufacturing & Industry News

Magazine Issue July 2021

Digital Transformation: What it Means

Publisher’s Letter

We’ve had stories in Industry Today dating back to 2016 that are either about, or in some way refer to, the term “digital transformation.”

Enhancing Factories

Enhancing Factories Through Digital-first Manufacturing

In the wake of the pandemic, manufacturers must embrace a digital-first model to keep up with demand and maximize profitability.

Digital Operations

Continuous Improvement: The Lever of Digital Operations

A holistic continuous improvement approach is key to optimize digital capability.

Workflow Apps

Workflow Apps Increase Safety for Frontline Workers

Three essential use cases that benefit from digital transformation solutions built for the frontline worker.

Business Process Automation

Business Process Automation: Make it Mission Critical

Avoid three common mistakes that can quickly derail digital transformation beyond the factory floor – or risk falling forever behind.

"America's Supply Chains" Executive Order

The Biden Administration’s Supply Chain Executive Order

The Biden Administration issued an executive order “America’s Supply Chains” to strategize improving the resilience of U.S. supply chains.

"Georgia Made"

“Georgia Made:” A PPE Strength

How the state of Georgia has helped manufacturers adapt production to provide PPE.

Workplace Safety Protocols

Workplace Reopening: What Employers Need to Know

Employers need to understand legal rights and obligations regarding vaccination policies when bringing employees back to the workplace.

Supply Chain Strategies

How COVID-19 Modernized Supply Chain Operations

Before 2020, “supply chain” wasn’t a common term and “supply chain strategy” wasn’t built into the daily operations of a lot of businesses.

Preventing PPE Shortages

Preventing a PPE Shortage Before it Happens Again

The COVID-19 pandemic broke the nation’s PPE supply chain. To fix it we have to take proactive measures that prioritize domestic producers.

Supply Chains Post Pandemic

COVID Lessons Learned: Supply Chains Post-Pandemic

Importers can use valuable lessons learned from COVID to reinforce purchase and supply agreements with foreign manufacturers.

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