Articles & News on Operations & Management

Hannover: 'Current Economic and Geopolitical Realities Demand Decisive Action'

  • February 20, 2025
  • News

"Never before has attending HANNOVER MESSE been so vital to securing competitive advantage," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG.

Emerson and Zitara Partner to Enhance Battery Management Solutions

  • February 20, 2025
  • News

The collaboration builds on the company’s investment in Zitara’s cutting-edge software through Emerson Ventures.

A Digital Transformation Roadmap for Food and Beverage Manufacturers Stuck in Option Paralysis

  • by Maggie Slowik
  • February 19, 2025
  • Feature

Let's outline how food and beverage manufacturing companies can tackle the top three digital transformation challenges—cybersecurity threats, supply chain disruptions and climate change.

Yamaha Extends Distribution Agreement with Raveo to Strengthen Support in Slovakia

  • February 19, 2025
  • News

Strong performance in Czechia leads to broader commitment to strengthen position in the Central European region.

ISA’s Magazine Continues to Digitally Transform

  • by Renee Bassett
  • February 18, 2025
  • Opinion

February 2025 marks the debut of the latest iteration of the International Society of Automation’s magazine, Automation.com Monthly.

Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Reports Solid Q4 2024 Results

  • February 18, 2025
  • News

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry closed 2024 with strong fourth quarter results and solid year-on-year growth across most of the key industry segments.

What’s Next in Automation? Trends You Can’t Miss at Automate 2025

  • by Jackie Rose
  • February 18, 2025
  • Feature

Automate, May 12–15 in Detroit, Michigan, is the largest and most influential automation showcase in the Americas.

Siemens and Compute Maritime Transform Ship Design Using Generative AI

  • February 17, 2025
  • News

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Compute Maritime are revolutionize ship design and simulation and push the boundaries of generative AI in the ship design industry.

Global Machinery Production Declined -2.1% in 2024, 2025 Expected to Be Much Brighter

  • February 17, 2025
  • News

Machinery production is expected to take a turn halfway through 2025, ending with year-on-year growth of 3%.

Driving Efficiency Gains: The Value of IIoT and Connected Applications

  • by Louis Columbus
  • February 17, 2025
  • Feature

By continuously monitoring equipment and production processes, manufacturers can detect anomalies, predict equipment failures and take corrective actions before issues escalate.