The Manufacturing Tech Brief

Insights, data, and innovations driving the future of smart manufacturing.

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Manufacturers have visibility but not confidence

10 July 2026 Mark Venables 11 min read

Manufacturers have more operational visibility than ever, but disconnected systems, inconsistent definitions and unclear ownership continue to undermine trust.

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How data silos create strategic paralysis

8 July 2026 Mark Venables 9 min read

Manufacturers have invested heavily in collecting operational data, but fragmented systems continue to prevent insight from becoming action.

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