how small manufacturers can compete with larger shops using better data
For small manufacturers, competition with larger shops can feel uneven from the start. Bigger...
debunking common MES myths
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have been around for a long time. Yet for many small and...
CIMx’s most read manufacturing blogs of 2025
In a year defined by uncertainty, preparation, and progress, manufacturers were searching for...
CIMx wrapped: the year in review
If manufacturing had a “wrapped” this year, it wouldn’t be defined by flashy buzzwords or big...
what questions to ask an MES vendor - part 3
Discovery is just the first step in assessing which Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or...
webinar highlights: manufacturing automation made simple
The manufacturing world is changing fast, and small to midsize production teams are feeling that...
what questions to ask an MES vendor - part 2
In this series, we’re uncovering how to choose the right production system for your manufacturing...
what questions to ask an MES vendor - part 1
No matter which MES (Manufacturing Execution System) vendors you’re exploring, you’ll start with a...
how to buy an MES: step one - discovery
Your discovery process–the questions you ask yourself to determine what you need–should start with...
5 steps to buying an MES
Every manufacturer we speak with needs some guidance when it comes to buying a system....
open to trust
In manufacturing, trust is the backbone of every successful operation. When you give your team a...
windows (not Windows) for your shop
Windows® isn’t going to drive productivity, increase efficiency, or keep your team on-task. Neither...
the windows in your shop - part I: the view
Last week, we talked about the importance of the doors in your shop–those dock doors that represent...
the doors in your shop
Did you know the average person walks through 50 doors a day? That adds up to more than a million...
strategies for overcoming the skilled labor shortage in manufacturing
Skilled labor is critical for manufacturing.