SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) is one of the most utilized modules in the SAP platform. It integrates seamlessly with asset tags such as facilities management asset tags and equipment tags for streamlined plant maintenance management. Software users, managers, and consultants can often benefit

Healthcare asset management is becoming a growing concern as hospitals and other facilities try to increase patient services while lowering costs. One clear sign of this shift is the size of the healthcare asset management market, which was estimated at $11.64 billion in 2020 and is expected to

Asset and inventory management processes add unique value to an operation by creating a reliable framework for the tracking of individual consumables, industrial equipment, and other important property. Assets are defined as the equipment that is used to run your business, while inventory consi

Warehouse automation has the potential to drastically transform warehouse operations over the next several years. Advances in new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and augmented devices now give workers the ability to perform more work with l

IBM Maximo Asset Management was officially launched by IBM in 2005 and has become one of the most widely used Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platforms in the world. To get the most value out of the software’s powerful features, each company should create a thorough implementation plan. With

UID tracking is required by the Unique Identification (UID) program, also referred to as Item Unique Identification (IUID), which was created by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2004 as a uniform way to track sensitive assets. Items that are ultimately owned by the U.S. military and mee

In 2017, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command discovered that 32 grenades were stolen from a container of explosives. But these grenades are far from the only weapons that have been diverted from the armed forces.  From 2010 to 2019, the U.S. Army reported the loss or theft of:

For any company with any sort of presence in the defense industry, understanding ITAR compliance is crucial. ITAR, or International Traffic in Arms Regulations, is a set of government-issued compliance standards governing the manufacture and movement of certain defense-related weapons and equi

Product-based business models are popular with both B2B and B2C applications. But managing all of these physical products is a big challenge. Regardless of a company’s size, niche, or product, managing inventory can become unwieldy without the right tools and processes in place. In fact, inven

Logistics management is one of the main components of supply chain management, and it refers to the planning and oversight of the movement of all the raw materials, supplies, and information necessary to create and deliver a product, starting with the acquisition of raw materials through to th

Running an industrial operation isn’t easy. There are people to manage, goods to produce or ship or sell, machines to maintain and repair, supplies to order, and a million other tasks large and small that need doing each and every day. Without a plan of attack, it doesn’t take long to become c

In today’s 24/7 environment, immediate gratification is the norm. Apps offer everything we want at the tap of a thumb. Walmarts are open all night. And next-day shipping options are becoming more popular by the day. For businesses, all this is putting more strain on their logistics than eve

Does your business send technicians, salespeople, or employees into the field?  Field service is essential for taking care of the public and maintaining your systems, but it can be really challenging. While they’re away from HQ, employees become the face of your company. This is a cust

Customers are expecting more from the businesses they frequent. In fact, 70% of business leaders say that customer demands have intensified in the wake of the pandemic.  Whether you’re a utility company or you offer service in customers’ businesses or homes, you need proper field servi

On November 4, Analog Devices will host a webinar that explores smart manufacturing. Specifically, the class will cover improvements made in intelligent motion control, and how this has, in turn, improved flexibility, productivity, a

The following article was originally published to ElectronicProducts.com Autonomous robots are intelligent machines that can understand and navigate through their environment without human control or intervention. Although autonomou

Manufacturers face increasingly unpredictable demand, rising consumer expectations and a significant labor shortage. The rise of Industry 4.0 technology is helping companies navigate these challenges by improving product quality and

This article originally appeared on EEWeb. Hitachi Energy has today announced the launch of its new TRO600 series wireless routers with 5G capability, which are purpose-built to help industrial and utility customers achieve high rel

On September 30, Infineon Technologies, Amazon Web Services, and Arrow will host a hands-on virtual workshop that will review best practices for launching secure IoT development platforms from device to the cloud. From the workshop’s

Over the past few years, internet of things (IoT) technology has quietly begun to revolutionize many industries. Some of the most significant changes have come in the commercial and residential heating, ventilation, and air condition