Stephanie NeilBusiness IntelligenceThe First Open Process Automation PlatformIn 2015, ExxonMobil asked the industry for an open, integrated, and secure industrial control architecture. This year, the Coalition of Open Process Automation has introduced the first commercial offering.August 6, 2021WorkforceunPACKed with OEM Podcast: Help Wanted, and Fast!Listen to the inaugural unPACKed with OEM podcast for Stephanie Neil's expert insight on the issues causing manufacturing to continue to have a hard time filling well-paying, career-level positions.July 7, 2021Business IntelligenceMachine-to-Machine Transactions in an E-Commerce MarketplaceIoT, AI, and blockchain form the foundation of the machine economy marketplace. Watch this Take Five with OEM video to learn more about the future of self-sufficient machines autonomously executing transactions.June 29, 2021WorkforceManufacturing Skills Gap Widens in the Wake of COVID-19A new study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute says the pandemic erased 1.4 million U.S. manufacturing jobs. And, even as the industry rebounds, the remaining unfilled jobs could cost the U.S. economy $1 trillion.June 23, 2021ManagementLock the Back Door to Keep Cyber Criminals OutFrom building a cybersecurity strategy to using technology that blocks bad actors from sneaking in through a remote access connection, OEMs have new ways to protect themselves and their customers.June 15, 2021AutomationIt’s Time to Step-Up Machine SafetyOEMs understand the need to comply with machine safety standards, but new requirements may necessitate bringing in a third party to help mitigate risk.June 14, 2021AutomationReinventing Remote MaintenanceAdtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a holistic view of machines and the plant floor.June 11, 2021WorkforceAmSkills Takes a Hands-on Approach to Manufacturing TrainingThe Florida-based non-profit organization focuses on people first when conducting workforce training. As a result, it is successfully filling jobs and changing lives.June 9, 2021AutomationPredictive Maintenance and CybersecurityExperts urge OEMs to adopt predictive maintenance services or risk obsolescence. Watch this Take Five video to find out about two new resources available from PMMI and OMAC to help protect your plant against cyber criminals.May 14, 2021ManagementReshoring and Remote ManagementSupply chain disruptions prompt reshoring effort and adoption of disruptive technology, including AI, 3D-printing, and multi-streaming video for remote access. Watch this Take Five with OEM video to discover more.April 22, 2021Previous PagePage 8 of 15Next PageTop StoriesPMMI NewsPMMI Foundation Awards More Than $160,000 in 2025 Scholarships to Emerging Leaders in Packaging & ProcessingThe PMMI Foundation's scholarships support students across North America pursuing degrees in packaging, processing, engineering, automation, and related fields.PACK EXPOunPACKed Podcast: How to Fix the #1 Mistake Trade Show Exhibitors MakeAutomationAutomation Aligns Around Standards, AI, and Real-World UsePMMI NewsunPACKed Podcast: Small Behaviors Sabotaging Your Big PotentialBusiness IntelligenceFinding Skilled Workers Remains a Major Challenge That May Worsen
