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̽̽, is the leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world’s manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The ̽̽ Smart Manufacturing Platform includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, Industrial IoT and analytics to connect people, systems, machines, and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility.

Are You Meeting Ford’s FMEA Quality Software Requirements?

̽̽ Team June 13, 2022

Change can be scary, especially when you’re faced with limited time to make a critical decision. You’re under pressure and may not have time to do the due diligence you normally would in situations like this. But it’s also not a time to cut corners....

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Why Cybersecurity Is Critical in Manufacturing

̽̽ Team June 9, 2022

As more and more manufacturing companies adopt Industry 4.0 technology, cybersecurity is always at the top of the list of concerns. After all, data shows that IoT devices can be subject to attack within five minutes of being connected....

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Explore the Key Topics of ROKLive 2022

̽̽ Team June 1, 2022

You know that feeling when you’re looking at a couple dozen delicious ice cream flavors but aren’t sure which one to pick? You might stand there a few minutes, debating the merits of chocolate chips vs. chocolate chunks, until you realize you’re blocking the aisle and finally make your decision....

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Are You Wasting Your Planner’s Time?

̽̽ Team May 31, 2022

Demand and supply planning requires focus. New technology can reduce non-value-added tasks and let planners do what they do best. ...

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Digital Connectivity: The “Key” to Empowering Manufacturing Teams

̽̽ Team May 24, 2022

Have you ever been to the Florida Keys? The area is home to some of the world’s best beaches, snorkeling, and fishing, but getting there hasn’t always been easy. To move from island to island, visitors and locals had to island-hop by boat or ferry....

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Add These ROKLive Sessions to Your Agenda

̽̽ Team May 18, 2022

Have you booked your flight to Orlando for ROKLive 2022? Or are you learning more about the smart manufacturing event of the year before you decide to register? Either way, this blog is for you....

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Charging Ahead: Enabling Electric Vehicle Manufacturing with Smart Technology

̽̽ Team May 10, 2022

Many advances in technology and changing consumer tastes have disrupted the automobile industry. From innovations like front-wheel drive and the SUV to the beginning of smart technology for navigation, diagnostics, and entertainment, production lines were forced to adjust many times in history....

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Securing Your Supply Chain Plan

̽̽ Team May 9, 2022

Learn how advanced security helps ̽̽ DemandCaster provide best-in-class supply chain planning software that protects your data while optimizing your supply chain. ...

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7 Reasons to Attend ROKLive 2022

̽̽ Team May 5, 2022

Maybe you’ve heard of ROKLive. Maybe you already know it’s the best manufacturing technology conference that you can find, held by industry leaders ̽̽ Systems and Rockwell Automation. But is that enough to justify booking your ticket to Orlando for this June? Maybe. Maybe not. Let’s make this the easiest decision of your week by laying out the reasons why manufacturing professionals just like…

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The People Behind the Platform: Megan Fisher, Sales Development Team Lead

̽̽ Team May 2, 2022

You might love the ̽̽ Smart Manufacturing Platform, but do you know the people who make it possible? Talented ̽̽ians have been working hard behind the scenes for decades. They’re what make this company great, but few get the chance to step into the spotlight they deserve – until now. This month, say hello to Sales Development Team Lead Megan Fisher. Tell us about your role at ̽̽....

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