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Top 5 benefits of CPQ software for manufacturers

Bosch hopes to prove that it's DC microgrid is a cost effective way to transform commercial buildings into zero energy users - image courtesy of Bosch

Posted on 12 Jun 2015 by The Manufacturer

New configure, price and quote (CPQ) software offerings are intended to ease the burden of working out the right price point for manufactured products, but surprisingly, not all manufacturing companies have been quick to take advantage of them, says Ron Mouw VP of Configure One.

Top 5 CRM must haves for manufacturers

Hayden Richards, digital native & growth hacker, The Manufacturer

Posted on 1 Jun 2015 by Callum Bentley

Hayden Richards explains why your business CRM should go hand-in-hand with your social strategies.

Investigation into claims planes hacked through entertainment system

Posted on 18 May 2015 by Tim Brown

US authorities are looking into whether a cyber security professional was actually able to hack into the computer system of a plane and control the engines.

A manufacturer’s guide to hashtags

Hashtag generic photo - image courtesy of DFC

Posted on 13 May 2015 by The Manufacturer

The Manufacutrer's digital strategist and growth hacker, Hayden Richards, offers practical advice on the benefits of social media and hashtags.

Google unveils new progress on Project Loon

A Google Project Loon balloon in flight. Image courtesy of Google.

Posted on 22 Apr 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Google has revealed new details on the progress of its moonshot ‘Project Loon’ programme aimed at providing the Internet to unconnected regions.

Apple faces manufacturing shortfall due to lack of Samsung chips

Silego makes chips which will push chipmaker Dialog further into IoT business. - image courtesy of Samsung Electronics

Posted on 20 Apr 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

US technology company, Apple, is facing a possible production shortfall due to an under supply of critical microchip processors.

How can automotive better communicate with customers?

Posted on 18 Apr 2015 by The Manufacturer

The automotive sector today is grappling with an age-old industry problem; there’s a huge disconnect between the industry and its customers, says Clive Davis, head of manufacturing at Bluefin Solutions.

Honeywell makes aircraft servicing easier with new online tool

Posted on 16 Apr 2015 by Tim Brown

Honeywell Aerospace has introduced a new online tool to help airlines better manage aircraft servicing to reduce aircraft downtime and increase operational efficiency.

How manufacturers can make Industry 4.0 work for them

Posted on 22 Mar 2015 by The Manufacturer

Simon Culshaw, head of manufacturing at Atos UK & Ireland, talks about a revolution and why manufacturers urgently need to find ways to optimise their working processes.

Siemens says it can increase your productivity by 40% with plant simulation

A car production line - image courtesy of Siemens.

Posted on 20 Mar 2015 by Tim Brown

When we think of the automotive industry some years ago, the time to ramp up a manufacturing line to full productivity could have taken more than one year.