At the MES & Industry 4.0 Summit in Porto, May Yap, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Jabil, offered a clear message for manufacturers navigating global digital transformation: technology isn’t the hard part—alignment is. Across…
Despite years of digital transformation buzz, many manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets, paper-based records, and siloed systems to run critical operations. As Augusto Vilarinho, Head of Global Sales at Critical Manufacturing, bluntly put it during the…
Manufacturing Execution Systems have served as the operational backbone of factory floors for decades, orchestrating production schedules, tracking work-in-progress, and enforcing quality standards. Now, generative AI is reshaping what MES can be, transforming these systems from…
Volatility has become the norm in global manufacturing—driven by trade tensions, shifting tariffs, talent shortages, and fragile supply chains. In this environment, agility isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a competitive necessity. That’s the focus of “Thriving Amid Uncertainty: Building…
At the opening of the MES and Industry 4.0 event, the Secretary of State for Digitalization in Portugal shared remarkable insights into the nation's journey towards digital transformation. In a world where technology evolves rapidly, Portugal…
In a recent conversation, I had the privilege to speak with Teresa Carreiro, Co-Founder and Head of Business Subscription at Critical Manufacturing. Our discussion centered around their groundbreaking MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and Industry 4.0 subscription…
Every industry encounters risks in managing its manufacturing environment. These risks can impact cost efficiency and undermine competitiveness. Here are some of the risks associated with legacy management solutions such as ERP and MES. 1. Budget…