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Rescuing Tribal Knowledge: How Connected Workers are Future-Proofing the Shop Floor

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Walk into any manufacturing shop floor, and you’ll see incredible feats of engineering. Automated arms moving with millimeter precision, CNC machines whirring, and dashboards tracking OEE in real-time. But look closer at the human element, and you’ll often find a different story: a veteran operator tapping a gauge just right to fix a pressure spike, a scribbled note taped to a control panel, or a crucial troubleshooting step trapped entirely inside someone’s head. In manufacturing, the greatest asset isn't the machinery—it’s the collective intelligence of the people running it. Yet, as a generation of highly skilled workers prepares for retirement, factories face a quiet crisis: the tribal knowledge drain. The Cost of Silent Knowledge When a seasoned technician retires, their decades of problem-solving don't automatically get transferred to the next hire. They walk out the door. For the incoming digital-native workforce, traditional training methods—like thick, dusty paper bind...

The Benefits of MDM for Manufacturing Companies: How to Improve Security and Reduce Risk

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 Asset management is a crucial aspect of any organization even when it comes to ERP SaaS systems. Effective asset management can help organizations minimize risks associated with running unpatched hardware and software, Mobile Device Management (MDM) is a crucial tool for managing smart devices like phones, tablets, handheld scanners, and more in the manufacturing plant. MDM provides a centralized management system that allows companies to track all corporate devices from a single dashboard, making it easier to manage and secure a wide variety of mobile devices that are used for multiple purposes. The benefits of using MDM in the manufacturing industry are numerous. Here are some of the key benefits: Improved security compliance:  MDM software provides visibility into company devices through a single dashboard so they can all be managed in one place and help get an accurate count of the type of assets being used in the organization. Simple remote management: MDM software allow...