Articles tagged as Digital Transformation

5 Steps to a Successful Multisite MES Implementation
· Discrete Manufacturing

5 Steps to a Successful Multisite MES Implementation

As manufacturers race to modernize operations and gain competitive advantage through digital transformation, many are realizing that local, plant-by-plant MES deployments no longer scale. A multisite MES strategy is becoming essential—not just for IT standardization, but for enabling agility, compliance, and visibility across global operations.In Part 2 of Critical Manufacturing’s Multisite MES white paper series, manufacturers gain practical, field-tested […]

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Driving Sustainability Forward with IIoT: Smarter Processes for a Greener Future
· Process Manufacturing

Driving Sustainability Forward with IIoT: Smarter Processes for a Greener Future

We live in an era marked by climate urgency and resource scarcity, industries face the dual challenge of meeting growing energy demands while minimizing their environmental footprint. Outdated factories, inefficient processes, and power-hungry data centers exacerbate this dilemma.Within this environment, the Industrial Internet of Things emerges as a transformative technology driving sustainability across sectors. By […]

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Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design
· Process Manufacturing

Circularity is Good Business: How Industrial Companies Can Profit from Sustainable Design

Circularity isn’t just a sustainability buzzword—it’s a smart business strategy. Speaking from Schneider Electric’s circularity-themed booth, Hany Fouda, SVP of Process Automation, outlined how circularity can deliver resilience, profitability, and operational efficiency for industrial companies.Why Circularity Matters NowThe global business environment is shifting rapidly. Customers are demanding not just supply chain resilience but operational models […]

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Why Industrial DataOps Is Key to Scaling Smart Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why Industrial DataOps Is Key to Scaling Smart Manufacturing in 2025 and Beyond

At Hannover Messe 2025, conversations about digital transformation are no longer focused on whether to invest in data infrastructure—but how to scale it efficiently. In a live discussion with John Harrington, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at HighByte, a clear theme emerged: Industrial DataOps is no longer optional—it’s essential.From Unknown to Indispensable: The Rise of Industrial DataOpsJust a few […]

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Manufacturing’s Future Hinges on Collaboration, Not Just Technology
· Discrete Manufacturing

Manufacturing’s Future Hinges on Collaboration, Not Just Technology

At Hannover Messe 2025, I sat down with Mathias Oppelt, Vice President and Head of Customer-Driven Innovation at Siemens Digital Industries, to explore what manufacturers really want from digital transformation—and what’s still holding many of them back. The conversation moved well beyond buzzwords like AI and digital twins, touching on deep structural shifts, mindset changes, and the […]

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May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events
· Connected Industry

May 2025 Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity Events

Discover the top Industrial IoT & ICS Cybersecurity events happening in May 2025! From the ARC European Leadership Industry Forum to IIoT World Manufacturing Day and the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, explore transformative events that cover AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, manufacturing, and automation. Whether you’re a supply chain leader, manufacturer, or […]

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Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025
· Process Manufacturing

Schneider Electric’s Vision for Software-Defined, AI-Powered Automation at Hannover Messe 2025

At HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Schneider Electric isn’t just showcasing products — it’s introducing a new mindset for how industries operate, adapt, and evolve. With a spotlight on open software-defined automation and industrial AI, Schneider Electric’s presence at Hall 11, Stand C52, reflects a bold rethinking of industrial control in an increasingly connected and complex world.As manufacturers face rising pressure to digitize, […]

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The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES
· Discrete Manufacturing

The Hidden Advantage of Industry Leaders: Multisite MES

As manufacturers navigate increasingly complex global operations, one thing is clear: digital transformation can no longer be achieved through disconnected plant-level systems. A new white paper from Critical Manufacturing, “Multisite MES: Essential for Enterprise Digital Transformation,” outlines why a unified, enterprise-wide MES is fast becoming the foundation for future-ready manufacturing.Traditionally, MES implementations have been handled at the […]

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Critical Manufacturing to Showcase the Future of MES at Hannover Messe 2025
· Discrete Manufacturing

Critical Manufacturing to Showcase the Future of MES at Hannover Messe 2025

At Hannover Messe 2025, Critical Manufacturing will spotlight how next-generation Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) can move manufacturers beyond incremental gains—toward measurable, transformative outcomes. As a recognized leader in MES by IDC MarketScape and a subsidiary of ASMPT, the company will demonstrate how its modular, modern platform helps manufacturers reduce complexity, unify data silos, and gain […]

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How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain
· Artificial Intelligence

How AI and Automation are Reshaping the Global Supply Chain

At ProMat 2025, Ananta Islam, CEO and Region President, Americas, at Körber Supply Chain shared insights on the rapid transformation of supply chain driven by artificial intelligence and automation. As businesses adopt Industry 4.0 technologies, supply chain become more efficient, resilient, and data-driven.The Growing Role of Automation in Supply ChainAutomation has shifted from a luxury to […]

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IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?
· Additive Manufacturing

IIoT World Days 2025: What’s Next in IIoT, AI & Cybersecurity?

As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the IIoT World Days 2025 series will bring together global leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, Machine Learning (ML), cybersecurity, and smart manufacturing. These virtual events are designed to provide actionable insights, real-world use cases, and emerging trends shaping the future of manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and supply […]

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Breaking Down Data Silos: How Real-Time IIoT Platforms Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency
· Discrete Manufacturing

Breaking Down Data Silos: How Real-Time IIoT Platforms Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency

Companies face a daunting challenge in today’s volatile manufacturing environment: integrating isolated data systems to enable smarter, faster decisions. Real-time Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms offer a game-changing solution, but many manufacturers remain trapped in “pilot purgatory,” struggling to unlock the full potential of these technologies.Why Data Silos Are a Manufacturer’s Worst EnemyManufacturing data […]

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