Why Warehouse Software Go-Lives Fail - and What Global Supply Chains Pay for It
The recommendations below apply to any warehouse management system implementation. I'll use SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) as my primary example, since that's where I spend most of my time.
Your Manufacturing Supply Chain Tech Implementation Went Live But No One Knows How To Use It
Months of planning, design sessions, data migration, integration work, testing, and executive updates. The platform is live. The project dashboard turns green. The software vendor confirms the system is working as designed. Then the harder question shows up.
Industrial Flooring Upgrades: When Retrofitting Makes More Sense Than Full Replacement
Whether it's a mezzanine system or a ground-floor concrete slab, full replacement often means extended downtime, lost productivity, and significant labor costs.
How Recognition Champions Influence Consistency, Safety Culture, and Day-to-Day Performance
The main benefit to having a champion is that they model behaviors that others can see and follow. Champions model authenticity and consistency, and connect recognition back to the impact of the work.
79% of US manufacturers are reshoring. Only 34% are ready for it.
Research in March 2026, found that 79% of US manufacturers have already brought outsourced production in-house or are actively doing so. Only 8% haven't even looked at the option.
Automate 2026 Product Preview
Automate 2026 takes place June 22nd - 25th in Chicago, IL. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
The Real Reason Your Manufacturing AI Won't Scale
The real issue is that most manufacturers are trying to scale AI on top of fragmented data, disconnected systems and operational processes that were never designed to support it.
The Hidden Cost of Tail Spend in Manufacturing
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A lack of visibility and coordination across tail spend often masks pricing inconsistencies, supplier duplication, and missed opportunities, making it harder for manufacturers to control costs and reduce risk in an increasingly uncertain global environment.
How L&S Machine Company Visualizes CNC Data in Real Time
L&S Machine Company needed a better way to monitor CNC machining capacity and efficiency in real time. Their previous visualization software, Factory Wiz, was expensive and required the vendor to build or update every dashboard.
4 Reasons Your Manufacturing Logistics Tech Project Is Over Budget and Under-Delivering
These four failure patterns share a common thread: they are all front-loaded problems that surface in the back half of the project. The structural decisions that caused them were made months earlier, during planning, during design, during the framing of the business case.
Why The Real Bottleneck in Physical AI Isn't the Model—It's Manufacturing
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One of the biggest challenges in scaling physical AI systems is the sheer fragmentation of the manufacturing ecosystem. A single robotic platform might draw on dozens of suppliers each with its own lead times, risk variables, and geographic constraints.
Drive Solutions for the Automation of Storage Processes
Baumalog Sp. o.o. significantly facilitated the storage and transport processes for metal profiles at Retech Sp. z o.o. Therefore, the company relies on solutions from NORD.
Scaling Battery Disassembly: Why the Real Challenge Is Not Automation
The emerging circular economy introduces new challenges and new application areas for automation. One of them is EV battery disassembly. Unlike traditional industrial environments, battery disassembly operates without stable geometries, consistent designs, or reliable data.
Scaling Industrial Label Production for Runs Exceeding 10,000 Units
The most cost-effective approach integrates the right printing technology with expert manufacturing partnerships. Optimizing every element of the production workflow unlocks significant cost reductions while preserving quality and compliance for a competitive advantage.
How Manufacturers Are Using Managed Transportation to Adapt to Nearshoring Shifts
Nearshoring creates real advantages, but capturing them requires logistics infrastructure that matches the new network's demands. For most manufacturers, building that infrastructure internally while managing a supply chain transition is simply too much to take on.
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Supply Chain - Featured Product
Savety Yellow Products' Drop-In, Lift-Out Guardrail system
Savety Yellow Products' Drop-In, Lift-Out Guardrail system is engineered to provide dependable protection while simplifying installation, maintenance, and future layout changes. Unlike traditional bolted systems, our welded sleeve design allows rails to drop in and lift out easily, reducing labor time and minimizing downtime during repairs or modifications. Available in Lite Duty, Standard, Heavy Duty, and our Twin Rail configurations, these systems are built to handle real-world warehouse impacts. Proudly manufactured in the USA, our guardrail delivers durable, modular protection that adapts as your facility evolves.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
PickerPal Products
At PickerPal Products, we provide safety gates to assist with fall prevention or accidents in pick modules or on mezzanine platforms. Our affordable PickerPal Arms help your workers stay safe when off-loading pallets. We value integrity and have a valuable edge against many of our competitors because of our insight. As members of the Material Handling Equipment Distribution Association™ (MHEDA), the Material Handling Industry™ (MHI), and the National Safety Council™, we understand the need for safety in distribution centers.
