JANUARY 2017MANUFACTURINGTECHNOLOGYINSIGHTS.COM6 The manufacturing arena is brewing with innovation today. With shifting demands, regulatory pressures and intense global competition, the environment definitely is tough, but it's also rich with possibilities. Companies are using innovative technologies to exploit the opportunities and cut competition. A successful manufacturing enterprise of tomorrow will have a clear strategic plan, a differentiated customer experience, an innovative set of offerings, streamlined operations, and a robust technology foundation. This is where the "consultants" takes charge. Understanding multiple touch points spanning `board room to shop-floor', these consultants assist clients in establishing a strong foundation and implementing change initiatives. It can range from strategic decisions--regarding setting up manufacturing operations, to improving specific production site--to implementing new technologies and tools to improve operations. It is the unique approach, pace, and direction employed by the consultants during the entire process that sets them apart.The consulting discipline in manufacturing is hitting new levels, with waves of digital transformation changing every corner of the industry. Consultants make sure that manufacturers--from small to big, embrace the changes optimally, by making technology a winning point, and not as an obstacle. To assist manufacturing firms in finding best of the breed consulting providers for their enterprises, this edition of Manufacturing Tech Insights features a list of innovative consultants. The companies featured in this list are equipped with best talent and technologies that can assist manufacturers in transforming their processes and find success.Let us know your thoughts. Powering the TransformationEditorialCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CONSULTING SPECIALJANUARY - 2017Mailing AddressValleyMedia, Inc. 44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.936.8381, F:510-894.8405 JANUARY 2017 Vol 03- Issue 01 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manufacturing Technology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerMichael WilliamsJohn VargheseJohn@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comT:510.402.1464Ava GraciaJoshua ParkerMichelle WilsonPeter ThomasRaj Kumar GuptaVivian MurrayTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturingTechnology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com
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