A growing appetite for intelligent food processing
Over the past year, we’ve seen a continuing and significant shift towards cloud-based technology. While the traditional drivers of these solutions include lower upfront costs, easier implementation,...
View ArticlePredictions for 2017: Manufacturers will stop incubating and start accelerating
The following is an interview with James Toomey, vice president, Hook and Loop Digital, and Andrew Kinder, vice president, Infor industry and solution strategy, about what digital transformation has in...
View ArticleWebinar recap: 17 predictions for manufacturing in 2017
Industry Week recently held a webinar, sponsored by Infor, titled “Manufacturing Flash Forward: 17 predictions for 2017 in 17 minutes.” We think you will find the topic and 17 predictions highly...
View ArticlePharma productivity requires a systemic check-up
The pharmaceutical industry is anything but stable. While an aging population and emerging technologies offer an optimistic outlook, downward pressure on pricing and new competition are creating new...
View ArticleReimagining the digital supply chain to support customer centricity
Given all the attention to the supply chain over the past two decades, one might think all available efficiencies have already been found. But in the digital world, anything that looks like it’s just...
View ArticleInnovation in manufacturing from 3 expert perspectives
Infor and IndustryWeek recently hosted a panel discussion on the front-line issues surrounding innovation in manufacturing. Professionals from academia, solution development, and system design...
View ArticleNew leadership and organizational requirements in a customer-centric world
A 5-part series on the changing C-level foundation in manufacturing Despite pressure to adopt disruptive technology at the speed of change, manufacturers should pause, evaluate, and modernize their...
View ArticleChecklist for a successful digital transformation in the food and beverage...
From bakeries to zucchini farmers, food and beverage companies are eager to pursue avenues of growth. Many endeavor to jump start these opportunities by embracing modernization and adopting digital...
View ArticleSeries: Creating a company culture to support digital change
In this 3-part blog series, we discuss how to foster a digital-ready company culture and the modern technologies which support this new way of doing business. Part 1 Overcoming organizational barriers...
View ArticleWill you miss or lead your industry’s digital pivot?
By Stacie Immesberger, Director, Solutions Strategy and Marketing, Supply Chain Planning and Execution, Infor In recognition of Manufacturing Day, we continue our blog series. Today we will turn to the...
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