The Frontline Daily
Bringing you the latest in frontline operations - actionable, educational, and industry-relevant posts.
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Compliance
Secure and Composable: A Platform Strategy for Defense Manufacturing
Defense manufacturers face rising federal security scrutiny alongside constant operational change. A secure, composable platform built to FedRAMP Moderate standards...
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Digital Transformation
Scaling Digital Logbooks in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing through Standardization and Governance
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, scaling digital logbooks often stalls under validation and governance pressure. Learn how Eli Lilly created a validated...
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Digital Transformation
The Industry Researcher's Complete Guide to Bridging the Technology-People Gap in Manufacturing
Technology alone won’t drive transformation. This guide shows how putting people at the center leads to better outcomes.
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Insights
Moving from Systems of Record to Systems of Understanding
Traditional ERP and MES systems are "systems of record" that capture history but ignore context. Discover how the shift to...
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Digital Transformation
The Evolution of Biomanufacturing: From Stainless Steel to Single-Use Systems
Biomanufacturing is evolving fast. See why manufacturers are shifting from stainless steel to single-use and what it means for speed...
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Digital Transformation
2026 Manufacturing Trends: The 4 Tech Shifts Leaders Need to Act On
A practical guide to the biggest manufacturing trends for 2026 and what leaders can do now to adopt AI safely...
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Digital Transformation
A Practical Digital Maturity Model for Manufacturers
See how Terex used a digital maturity model to scale faster by empowering 50+ builders, aligning IT and ops, and...
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Connected Worker
7 Essential Criteria for Selecting a Connected Worker Platform
Discover the 7 essential criteria for selecting a Connected Worker Platform in 2025. Move beyond rigid legacy MES with no-code...
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Process Execution
The Shift to Composable MES: A New Standard for Production Efficiency and GxP Compliance
Learn how manufacturers are moving from rigid, monolithic legacy systems to composable MES architectures to drive production efficiency and streamline...
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Digital Transformation
How to Replace Legacy Bottlenecks Without Waiting for IT: Lessons from DMG MORI
Legacy systems slow down quality and production. See how DMG MORI replaced static documents with real-time execution and cut quality...
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Digital Transformation
The Enterprise Manufacturer's Guide to Scaling Solutions Across Global Sites
Discover a modern framework for scaling manufacturing software across global sites while maintaining governance, compliance, and local execution flexibility.
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Digital Transformation
Discrete Manufacturing & Complex Assembly: Choosing the Best Platform for High-Mix Operations
Stop using spreadsheets to manage complex assembly. See how leading discrete manufacturing software vendors help manufacturers digitize work orders and...
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Process Execution
The Shift to Composable MES: A New Standard for Production Efficiency and GxP Compliance
Stop waiting years for ROI. Learn how Composable MES offers a faster path to increased efficiency, greater uptime, and streamlined...
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Digital Transformation
IT-Led Continuous Transformation in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Aerospace and defense manufacturers are rethinking digital transformation. Discover how an IT-led, people-powered approach enables continuous transformation without increasing risk...
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Tulip
Human-First AI for Industrial Frontline Workers: Tulip Shares Its Vision for the Future of Manufacturing
Tulip recently announced a $120M Series D led by Mitsubishi Electric. Learn what this latest milestone means for Tulip and...
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Machine Monitoring
The Human-Centric Bridge: Real-Time Machine-to-Worker Communication via a Composable MES
Learn how a composable MES enables real-time machine-to-human communication. Bridge the gap between automation and the frontline to drive action...