Digital disruption: the greatest thing since sliced bread

We recently held our annual industry analyst conference in Boston. The conference gives us an opportunity to communicate our vision and strategy to analysts, customers, partners and trade journalists…

Digital technology, today’s most important fashion accessory

Mickey Drexler, now former CEO of J. Crew, didn’t see the dark days coming.

In a May 2017 interview with The Wall Street Journal, Drexler admitted, “I’ve never seen the speed of change as …

Disruptive innovation and your future business

I recently heard this incredible story about leatherback turtles.

There are certain leatherbacks in Gabon, Africa that swim all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to feed off the coast of B…

Tech to the rescue: What brands and manufacturers must change

No one should deny that fashion and retail brands can be innovative. Many are leaders in e-commerce and digital marketing. Some have even pioneered groundbreaking materials and designs that now are w…

How digital twin technology is increasing competition, innovation

The digital twin is giving companies the ability to enable a fully digital enterprise and get their products to market faster than their competitors.

I recently spoke with two colleagues a…

Better engineering curriculum for future-ready graduates

Engineering companies are having trouble filling their open jobs. They’re experiencing a jump in open positions, and the demand to fill these positions is only going up. Most can’t be filled because …

Create resilience in fashion brands with digital enterprise

Social media and 24/7 reporting have changed more than politics and news. Fashion trends rarely last a season. In fact, they’re lucky to last a month. Our culture elevates trendsetters to celebrity s…

Why the digital machine shop is crucial for future business

As manufacturers move toward the next Industrial Revolution, they face new challenges that could make or break their business. Competition continues to be tough, particularly from businesses newer to…

Efficient and compliant medical device development and production

Editor’s note: A German version of this article, “Entwicklung und Produktion von Medizingeräten mit Effizienz und Konformität – Agil und sicher,” also appears on the blog. Click here to read it.&nbsp…