Factory Operations

What the Autonomous Era Actually Demands From Manufacturers

The barrier to autonomous supply chain isn't AI capability. It's operating model readiness. Here's what that means on the shop floor.

June 17, 2026

Capacity Isn't the Constraint. Execution Is.

Aerospace and defense manufacturers are being asked to produce more with what they have. Most can't — not because the equipment isn't there, but because the work doesn't flow. This is the execution gap.

May 29, 2026

5 Shifts Reshaping Supply Chain Planning and Execution (and How Manufacturing Leaders Should Prepare)

Planning and execution are being rewritten. Explore the shifts transforming decision-making, AI-enabled workflows, cross-functional alignment, and real-time response.

June 17, 2026

Best practices to uncover inventory inefficiencies: How to optimize stock levels, as part of your end-to-end operations, to free up working capital and streamline operations

How to optimize stock levels, as part of your end-to-end operations, to free up working capital and streamline operations

January 20, 2026

Inetum and Pelico Partner to Enhance Supply Chain and Factory Operations

Pelico and Inetum Consulting are announcing their partnership, which will ensure seamless integration and adoption of Pelico across global clients. Find out more about this partnership's ins and outs by reading the complete blog.

January 20, 2026

Why is it So Hard to Manage Factory Operations?

Imagine a world where factory operations run with the precision of a Swiss watch—unfortunately, that’s not our reality. Globally, organizations lose up to 42% of one year's EBITDA due to supply chain disruptions (McKinsey). So, why are factory operations still so challenging to manage? Here’s our take, inspired by our daily conversations with discrete manufacturing leaders.‍

January 20, 2026

Practical strategies for agility in a context of supply chain disruptions

How can enhanced daily factory operations help secure up to 10% of your factory's revenue? We will explore this topic and share value stories of industrial leaders who increased their supply chain resilience through an agile supply chain operations management platform in less than a quarter. We'll wrap up with practical learnings from industry experts on how to secure competitive advantage through enhanced factory agility.

January 20, 2026

Reduce manufacturing cost with supply chain data

The aviation manufacturers are compelled to address the issue of rising manufacturing costs. This article will identify the components of manufacturing costs, examine the root causes of rising expenses, and outline strategies for reducing manufacturing costs through enhanced operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.

January 20, 2026

Factory Data Hygiene: Definition, Importance, and Best Practice

Factory data hygiene is an integral part of data management, and it is becoming increasingly important as manufacturing companies collect, store, and use more data than ever before. Without proper data hygiene processes in place, factory decision makers run the risk of making decisions based on inaccurate or outdated information, which can be costly and damaging to the production, delivery and customer satisfaction.

January 20, 2026