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By Ben Baldwin

VKS 7.2: The New Standard for Operational Clarity

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By Virginia Shram

No, Robots Won't Steal Manufacturing Jobs From Humans

AI technology will definitely eliminate some...

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By Sofia Trifonopoulos

The Top 5 Lean Production Methods for Your Shop Floor

Discover the top five Lean Production Methods and...

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By Michelle Shostko-Datch

Why Traditional MES Strategies Are Not Enough in 2026

Traditional MES strategies are struggling to keep...

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By Sofia Trifonopoulos

Why Lean Manufacturing Fails Without Digital Tools

Lean isn’t failing; your tools are. When outdated, manual systems meet modern operational demands, visibility drops, consistency breaks, and improvement stalls. Discover why Lean initiatives struggle...

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By Virginia Shram

Digital Transformation for Heavy Industry Manufacturers

The unique niche that is heavy industry offers different digital opportunities for manufacturers looking to modernize operations....

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By Michelle Shostko-Datch

How Agentic AI in Manufacturing Delivers Real Value

Agentic AI is transforming manufacturing by turning data into action. Instead of just predicting outcomes, AI-driven systems can autonomously adjust schedules, improve quality, and optimize...

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By Michelle Shostko-Datch

Top 9 Manufacturing KPIs for Modern Companies

Modern manufacturers can only improve what they can measure, and the right software determines the KPIs they can actually trust. This article breaks down the nine most impactful manufacturing KPIs...

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By Ben Baldwin

VKS 7.1: A Smarter, More Efficient Approval Process

Your approval process just got an upgrade. VKS 7.1 introduces Approval Flows, a new era of flexibility that empowers Administrators and Authors to move guidebooks to the shop floor faster and with...

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By Ben Baldwin

11 Manufacturing Trends in 2026 You Don't Want to Miss

What are the Manufacturing Trends of 2026? To help you and your company pursue optimal growth, we’ve compiled a list of the top 11 global manufacturing trends for...

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By Michelle Shostko-Datch

ERP vs MES: What’s the Difference & Why You May Need Both

Understanding the difference between ERP vs MES is key for modern manufacturers. ERP plans the work across the business, while MES executes it on the shop floor with real-time guidance and data....

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By Margarita Deviakovitch

Are Your Digital Work Instructions Ready for Industry 5.0?

Industry 3.0 and 4.0 revolutionized manufacturing with automation, connecting devices, data collection, and unprecedented efficiency. Industry 5.0 changes the game once again by extending the...

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By Ben Baldwin

Advancing Connected Manufacturing with VKS 7.0 & 6.9.5

With both VKS 7.0 and 6.9.5, we’re bringing incredible advancements, pushing connected manufacturing further, and solidifying VKS as the best work instruction software available to help your factory...

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By Ben Baldwin

Is MES Integration Important?

Let’s dive into the modern concept of MES integration through the lens of a digital work instruction platform. We’ll explore key pain points and the transformative power of MES...

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By Ben Baldwin

IO Connect: Manufacturing Connectivity & Work Instructions

What if your work instructions could facilitate manufacturing connectivity and communicate automatically with machines and devices on the shop floor? IO Connect is a new technology that...

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By Ben Baldwin

The Critical Role of eDHRs in Medical Device Manufacturing

When it comes to verifying the quality of medical devices and diagnostics (MD&D), the eDHR (Electronic Device History Record) is a crucial tool. It enables manufacturers to gain complete visibility...