The Operational Impact of Workforce Gaps in Automotive Manufacturing

The National Association of Manufacturers, in a 2024 study with Deloitte, reports that growth in the manufacturing industry is outpacing available labor. It’s a significant gap they forecast will require 3.8 million additional workers by 2033. The silver lining is that the widening labor deficit can be attributed in part to a growing domestic manufacturing […]
How Lean Manufacturing GRC Teams Do More with Less

Manufacturing GRC teams are expected to run a lot of programs at once, and to do it with a lean team. Frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CMMC; customer-driven security standards; newly emerging AI governance requirements; and ever-changing state-privacy regulations all land on the same team. Each carries its own requirements, but many of […]
The buyer’s guide to CAD for facilities layout

Delivering new products, relocating manufacturing facilities and global collaboration all require the right technology to bridge gaps, adapt to change with agility and enable digital, automated ways of working. Explore the capabilities you need to: Optimize your factory design Increase manufacturing throughput Improve time to market Reduce non-value-add processes Reduce errors and rework
How CFOs Convert Equipment Assets Into Strategic Capital

Although essential-use equipment and machinery are the backbone of equipment-intensive businesses, over time, their financing can become fragmented, costly, and administratively burdensome. This short-form playbook explores how CFOs can use equipment finance as a strategic lever for improved liquidity, flexibility, and financial management. Read now to learn more about: Why revisiting existing equipment financing can […]
Unlock AI’s Power in Discrete Manufacturing – Get the IDC Spotlight

Maximize AI ROI – Learn how manufacturers optimize AI investments for success. Boost Efficiency – Discover AI’s role in predictive maintenance and automation. Advance Innovation: Discover how AI technologies like predictive analytics and generative AI are driving innovation, agility, and resilience in discrete manufacturing. AI is revolutionizing discrete manufacturing. Stay ahead – download the IDC […]
How To Apply Parallel Installation Fundamentals To Achieve Smooth, Accurate Linear Motion

Mounting parallel rails against a well-machined reference edge will provide the truest accuracy. However, you can also achieve good results using a temporary installation method in which the structure itself helps assure that the rails are parallel and properly aligned. By carefully following these methods and leveraging your bearing manufacturer’s expertise, you’ll be able to […]
What Auto Dealerships Risk With Missed Calls

This playbook explores how auto dealerships can turn communication into profit drivers and what to look for in a communication platform. Automotive dealerships that run on outdated dealership communication platforms and disconnected tools risk losing sales and taking on additional manual work to compensate for mistakes. This playbook explores the true cost of missed calls, […]
The five high-cost AI attacks every healthcare security leader needs to know

Healthcare organizations rely on trust every day, from hiring and helpdesk calls to patient support and vendor communication. AI-powered impersonation is making those interactions harder to verify and easier to exploit. Pindrop breaks down the five high-cost attacks healthcare security leaders need to understand: Fake job candidates Executive impersonation IT helpdesk attacks Contact center attacks […]
Securing the Future of Manufacturing: Unified Cybersecurity Strategies for IT and OT Resilience

In a global market where manufacturing companies and their related supply chains are already at a breaking point, a cybersecurity breach could wreak havoc on both systems of production and business networks. This is increasingly imperative as more operational systems are connected and digitized, revealing exposures that can halt production, disrupt critical services, and generate […]
The Increasing Importance of Cyber Resilience in an AI-driven World

Artificial intelligence is driving innovation and transforming businesses, but its adoption brings new security and resilience challenges. AI workloads introduce risks like threats to sensitive data and expanded attack surfaces that traditional tools cannot address. To tackle these issues, Dell Technologies and NVIDIA have developed the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA, featuring zero trust architecture […]