In 1989, 34% of all software was manufacturing operating systems (ERPs). Large, clunky systems were cobbled together for giant vertically integrated manufacturers. Since then, technology has advanced, a global supply chain has emerged, production has gotten faster, more products, more personalization, and faster innovation,have all been made possible by big brands focusing on design, allowing a nimble network of skilled shops to do the heavy lifting. The only thing that hasn't changed is the software they operate on.

Sunny Han estimates that as many as 12 million American manufacturers use outdated software.

Fulcrum Website: https://fulcrumpro.com/

Michelle Segrest has created and branded editorial content for the processing industries since 2008. No other reporter in the processing industries has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has toured manufacturing facilities in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences. Contact her at [email protected]

She is the author of the 3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing” which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the factory of the future.

Resources and Links:

Factory of the Future Podcast

Manufacturing Trends

Build the Factory of the Future

Bionics Drive Factory Automation

The Future of IIoT

Augmented Reality

Robotics

Modern Manufacturing Book Series

If you have interesting information to share and want to contact Michelle about being a guest on a future episode of this Podcast, send her an email at [email protected].

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