2015 Year in Review
2015 Year in Review As we come to the end of our year as 2015 System Integrator of the Year, we wanted to share some of our key discussions with […]
Obsolete Technology: How to Justify an Upgrade
Technology obsolescence alone isn’t normally enough to justify a large capital upgrade. But, two drivers that typically kick off the initiative are improved reliability and increased performance. Increased performance is […]
Safety Standards and Technology Create a Safe Work Environment
Safety Standards were created and adopted locally and globally to ensure workers are safe, and products are created applying safety standards for user protection. These standards are evolving as technology […]
Every Worker Has the Right to Go Home Safe and Healthy Everyday
If you are a bottom line type of person, you should know that your business’ greatest asset is its employees. They can also be an expensive liability. Research has shown a […]
A Simple Way to Communicate More Effectively
Most of us have had an experience where we have given someone an assignment only to come back later and hear the claim that you never said the things you […]
Tribes In Your Operations
Polytron recently presented a webinar on the topic of Operational Consistency – Operator Driven Reliability focusing on stable, standardized operational processes for Operational Excellence. At its core, Operational Excellence is the state […]
3 Keys to a Successful Systems Integration Project
Once you have found a systems integrator that suits your needs, its time to execute. By conveying your expectations and trusting the expertise of your integrator, you increase the chances […]
3 Factors to Look for in a Systems Integrator
Most manufacturers will start their search for a systems integrator by asking their component manufacturer who they would recommend. It’s a smart move because component manufacturers will know who’s done […]
3 Questions to Help You Determine if You Need a Systems Integrator
“Don’t fix what isn’t broken,” is a common mantra among plant managers. As a result, many of our integration projects include updating PLC’s and their associated modules when they become […]
The Internet of Things and Everything — IoT/IoE
If you think technology has changed rapidly in the last 30 years, just wait. According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index, by 2017, there will be 1.7 billion machine-to-machine wireless […]
