SWOT analysis in not just another acronym for big data or IIoT. Instead, it is a great way to evaluate the current state of your business. I have been using SWOT analysis since the mid 80s, but it has been around since the 60s.

Managing a manufacturing business on a day-to-day basis can be taxing, and it's easy to become consumed with daily hands-on items, forgetting the big picture. Here are some tips to help your manufacturing company evolve and grow.

As manufacturers, there are certain things we are all dealing with. The skills gap isn’t going away, technology is evolving faster than ever before, and the competitive nature of manufacturing is growing on a national and global scale.

It is almost that time of year again—year end. During my time working for various manufacturing companies, it always seemed to surprise managers that the year was coming to a close. Suddenly, it would be two weeks before the end of the year, and we would have to rush to get our annual reports and other stuff done. Don’t fall into this annual trap—plan ahead for the end of the year!