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How to Lean In at Work
I picked up Lean In hoping to find a female role model, a woman who would inspire me to reach for the next levels in my career, someone whose wisdom I could pass on to other young women. Instead, I found myself berated for not being an All-Star Go-Getter. Sandberg made me feel like it…
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I have a Manufacturing Execution System, now what?
Your company has implemented a Manufacturing Execution System or they have had one for a long time. What do you do now? Many companies use Manufacturing Execution Systems implementations as a catalyst for change. Implementing a MES forces people to think about how their plant runs and how it can be optimized. Whether there…
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Digital Transformation, just another Fad?
The term “Digital Transformation” creates an imagery of seamless processes and endlessly connected devices. Data transfers without hesitation between machines and business is booming. Digital Transformation is no daydream. Digital Transformation is the changes to society affected and pushed by digital technology. It is the mash-up of cloud services, Big Data, mobility, and social media…
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4 SAP S/4Hana Features That Finally Excite Me
In May, I attended SAP’s SapphireNOW conference in Orlando, Florida. It was a great experience. I demoed how to create a Smart Factory with SAP ME/MII. I also had the chance to see how other companies are utilizing SAP. One of the demos that stood out to me was the Boardroom of the Future. The demo showed real-time data…
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3 Questions to Ask before Deploying MES Cloud Apps
You are a CIO recently hired by a mid-size manufacturing company that produces widgets. The company hired you to help guide them to implement a Manufacturing Execution System. At first, you thought this would be a relatively easy decision, so you put out a RFQ (request for quote) and see which of the on-premises, traditional vendors…
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IT & Manufacturing – It’s a Woman’s Game
This post is inspired by the article, “Women’s Work: A Glimpse at the Changing Face of Manufacturing”. Reading this post made me think about how I found myself in the world of manufacturing. After reading the article, I believe it really does mean something different to be a woman in the field. I don’t work in a factory every day or…
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Lily Snyder 