Solutions that Perform.
Our blog will tackle several subjects in the real-time operational space for manufacturers and logistics/transportation companies. The content is practical, not academic, and built around what we hear and learn everyday serving this space.
Four Keys to Maintaining Digital Momentum
Maintaining momentum is arguably one of the most important measures of leading a successful digital transformation. After all, if you can keep your stakeholders engaged, excited, and anxious in anticipation of the journey and all the value it will bring, you’re off to...
IoT or MES – How to Decide
“It’s uncanny” my colleague said “how many conversations I’ve had in the last 3 months that started with ‘Do we need full-blown MES? Is there a lighter version? Seems to be top-of-mind these days.” And so another Brock VLOG was born… Many of our manufacturing...
IoT Trends and Perspectives – Brock Solutions & PTC’s ThingWorx
More and more of our customers are looking to start or accelerate their digital journeys, making significant investments in technology to transform their operations. As our customers look across the broad landscape of technologies in this space, we see many turning to...
Investing in ERP vs MES/MOM: Bridging the Language Gap
At Brock Solutions, we have a lot of experience working with manufacturers from different industries, of various sizes, and with different philosophies. Every plant floor we visit is different from the last. While they certainly present unique problems and solutions...
Breaking the Digital Transformation Log Jam in Manufacturing
Digital transformation is top of mind for business leaders, solutions providers and consultants these days. The multi-trillion-dollar predictions on everything from IOT to AI/Machine Learning are indeed staggering to think about. That said, when it comes to...
Uncovering Operational Technology Cyber Security Risk
As an IT professional, you have probably made it your mission to ensure you have an effective cyber security program in place to cover your organization’s entire enterprise. It has been almost a year since we last spoke on this topic, and in that time the importance...
Is Agile Development Right For Your Project?
Over the past year, we have seen an increasing trend towards quick-to-value project methodologies. We often hear “How can I see ROI sooner?”, or “We can’t wait 6 to 9 months to find out that this isn’t what our users need.” For companies seeking ways to get started on...
3 Key Factors for Digital Success [Podcast]
As a engineering solutions company with over 30 years' experience in the real-time space, we're witnessing more and more manufacturers looking to go digital. Companies from all industries are feeling immense pressure to move towards digital transformation to remain...
Demystifying Manufacturing Analytics
As a system integrator in the real-time manufacturing space, we have numerous clients looking to build in or add on analytics to their operations in an attempt to drive real business results. So, what do manufacturers need to know when looking at analytics for their...
The DIGITAL Market
Where is the MES product market going? As an integrator, we’re often asked ‘what technology should I consider’? As you can imagine, the answer is not always straightforward.