The Definitive Industry 4.0 Checklist For Digital Transformation
The fourth industrial revolution is in full swing. At this point, Industry 4.0 is a well-accepted term in industrial automation, but it’s about more than new technology. This revolution bridges the gap...
View ArticleHow to Differentiate Between Disruptive Technology or Pure Hype
Industry 4.0 has brought with it a rise in automation across manufacturing. The optimization of our factories joins together with a massive exchange of data. Whether it’s smarter robotics, the internet...
View ArticleHow to Identify and Eliminate Barriers to Digital Transformation
Take a step back and look at how the last decade has changed the manufacturing industry. The pace at which technology marches forward is both exciting and staggering to behold. Disruption is...
View ArticleBridging the Gap Between Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Management
Ensuring smooth and efficient supply chains requires close collaboration between the OEM’s engineering, procurement, and supply management teams. However, this is not how many OEMs operate today....
View ArticleFully Automated Supply Chains: Fact or Fiction?
Depending on your perspective, automation can be a positive thing or a looming threat to your livelihood. Innovations in manufacturing have passed on a significant number of tasks to robotic workers....
View Article10 Tips for Establishing a Long-lasting Relationship with Your Suppliers
Reliable suppliers are at the foundation of any successful supply chain. Finding them can be difficult, but maintaining a positive relationship with them is more important than ever. The problem is...
View ArticleDesign Cycle Intelligence Is Key In Our Increasingly Digital, Self-Service World
Semiconductor and electronic component suppliers help power the devices and networks that keep us all connected. Their technology is the foundation on which digital transformation is built. Yet, if you...
View Article5 Ways to Transform Digital Customer Engagement
The last decade has seen exponential growth and added complexity for the global electronics industry. The pace of technological innovation has only fueled the number of design cycles and the demand for...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence’s Impact on The Global Electronics Value Chain
Advancements in artificial intelligence have reached an inflection point, as evidenced by platforms like ChatGPT and their exploding popularity. At Supplyframe, we understand the relationship between...
View ArticleHow The Shift Towards “Glocalization” Affects Global Supply Chains
According to pundits, the era of globalization is not dead yet. It peaked in 2008, and since the global COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, it has morphed into what is being called “glocalization.” It...
View ArticleThe Five Levels of Digital Maturity in Global Manufacturing
A recent industry survey conducted by Supplyframe has revealed that global manufacturing remains largely behind on its path to digital maturity. The results have been mapped to a new 5-level maturity...
View ArticleIndustry Survey Reveals Challenges and Opportunities for Global Manufacturing
In May 2024, Supplyframe surveyed 60 senior professionals at six global manufacturers to identify the industry’s overall level of digital maturity. The industry sectors targeted were aerospace and...
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