The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a totally interconnected future. Getting from Point A to Point B can be a little tricky, though. All sorts of threats are out there, many of which are magnified due to the interconnected nature of the devices. Read more...

The crew at Supply Chain Digest has reviewed a ton of research about manufacturing status in the US. The results are mixed- good news overall, but lots of segments are below what they were in 2007 and don't appear poised for a comeback. Read more...

Mary Ramsey, on the Plant Engineering site, takes a look at how manufacturers can use Big Data to drive value in their organizations. It's much more than just capturing millions of data points- it's knowing what value is embedded in the information and extracting it. Read more...