A report from McKinsey Global Institute highlights the looming challenges facing manufacturers in the United States, including workforce shortages, debt, inflation, and the cost of energy. Improving productivity by focusing on lean manufacturing is one of the primary ways for manufacturers to meet these challenges. Integrating technology and innovative tools has become essential in driving lean initiatives.
Is your message getting through? Data from Constant Contact in July 2023 puts the average open rate for an email at 34.46%. So, are the remaining 65.54% getting your message? Your organization needs a communications strategy that incorporates more than just email.
Digital signage is a dynamic and impactful tool for communication. While it has been used for many years in various industries, many misconceptions and myths surrounding its implementation and effectiveness hinder organizations from harnessing its full potential. This blog will debunk the 10 most common digital signage myths, providing insights into the realities and dispelling doubts or reservations. By shedding light on these misconceptions, we aim to empower businesses to embrace digital signage as a valuable communication asset.
There has been a lot of discussion in the media over the last year regarding the “Great Resignation.” This term was coined by Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Texas A&M University.
Manufacturers have a lot to manage in the modern manufacturing landscape, with automation, a growing skilled labor gap, accelerating timelines and heightened consumer demands all placing strains on the efficiency of an operation and its processes.
Particularly in a lean manufacturing environment where Visual Factory Management is a key part of managing daily improvement and eliminating waste, digital signs, video walls, interactive kiosks and mobile phone-driven solutions can improve productivity and drive efficiencies.
Throughout 2020, it’s become more important than ever before to have access to accurate information in a timely manner. With our society making rapid fire adjustments regarding how we work, socialize, and live, we’ve all come to rely on real-time, relevant information from trusted resources to guide us. Like many industries, the transportation industry is rapidly evolving to suit our needs and to take advantage of the latest technological advances. Digital signage is one such advancement that is elevating the transportation industry.
Enterprise mobility is a strategic concept, and not simply a matter of buying the latest devices.
The success of an organization is dependent on its employees and their level of engagement. Engaged employees are enthusiastic and committed to their jobs. They understand goals and objectives of the organization and are committed to its overall success. Engaged employees are less likely to leave the organization to pursue other opportunities. In US companies, employee turnover already costs $160 billion a year.
Companies come and go every day—that’s just the reality of business. Not every company lasts for decades, and even fewer last over a century like Ford, which was founded in 1903. The kiss-of-death for a company is an inability to keep up with technology. It might sound surprising, but the life span of a Fortune 500 company today is significantly shorter than it was 25 years ago.