If there were one word to define 2025 for manufacturers, it would be disruption. We witnessed supply networks being reshaped faster than they could stabilize. Tariffs and trade shifts redrew production footprints. Labor shortages continued to squeeze margins and expose critical skill gaps. And new sustainability mandates added another layer of complexity to how manufacturers
IFS Cloud 25R2 brings a boost in intelligence to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), embedding AI-powered insights directly into asset management workflows. From smarter reporting and reliability engineering to advanced asset visualization and QHSE management, organizations can optimize maintenance, improve compliance, and accelerate digital transformation. Every asset tells a story. Some stories are about uptime and
1 Assess your current methods The firs.t step is to evaluate how your team currently approaches problem solving. What are the strengths and weaknesses of your methods? How do they align with your goals, values, and culture? How do they compare with the best practices in your industry or domain? You can use tools such
Disruption, digitization, and diversification; these trends will define the construction and engineering industry in 2026. Disruption in the construction sector is nothing new. Volatile economic markets, increasing competition, heightened regulations, sustainability mandates, unreliable supply chains—all these pressures have grown significantly in the last year. But what has accelerated faster than anything else is the interest
Understanding the benefits of Field Service Management software has become essential for companies looking to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. By effectively coordinating resources, scheduling tasks, and monitoring workforce performance, Field Service Management software enables organizations to deliver exceptional service while reducing costs. The advantages of field service management go beyond service delivery, encompassing improved communication,
1. Understand Basics To excel in strategic decision making, you must first grasp the fundamentals. This involves recognizing the difference between strategic, tactical, and operational decisions. Strategic decisions set the course for your long-term objectives, while tactical and operational decisions focus on the means to achieve these goals. Understanding this hierarchy ensures that your decisions
Unlocking Smarter Grid Planning for Public Power: Industrial AI as a Catalyst for Community Value Public Power Utilities in North America are at pivotal crossroads. Tasked with delivering safe, reliable, and affordable service to communities, the organizations face growing challenges: significant borrowing to meet new load growth, upgrading aging infrastructure, hardening for resilience and flexibility,
Faced with rising cybersecurity threats and persistent supply chain shortages, airlines and regulators alike are demanding a new level of digital resilience. In 2026, success will hinge on closing critical security gaps and more outside the box digital thinking on supply chains to mitigate parts issues, including a promising outlook for 3D printing for on-demand
1. Primary Activities Dive into your primary activities, which are directly involved in creating and delivering your product or service. Assess your supply chain logistics, production efficiency, distribution systems, sales operations, and after-sales services. By scrutinizing each step for cost savings or quality improvements, you can enhance your value proposition to customers. For example, if
Maximizing Asset Lifecycles with Predictive Maintenance Powered by Industrial AI For publicly owned utilities (POUs) in North America, the health and longevity of critical infrastructure is central to delivering reliable and affordable service to communities. Yet, many utilities are grappling with aging assets, constrained budgets, and rising expectations for transparency, sustainability, and resilience. Reactive maintenance and periodic upgrades no longer suffice. Instead, utility leaders
