Industry and Research

A host of advances – like the internet of things, robotics, 3-D printing and data analytics – are converging in ways that will radically change both manufacturing. and marketing.

Standards for well buildings, resiliency, labor shortages and connectivity are shaping the building materials market. Read our take on these key trends!

Self-healing supply chains. Smart manufacturing platforms. Even smarter machines. That’s the Factory of the Future. See our quick summary of Frost & Sullivan’s must-read white paper.

It is important that marketing strategy and value chain strategy proceed directly from the business strategy…both working cooperatively for the same goals. And both being viewed as strategic.

The engineering audience needs in-depth content about the issues that really matter to them. Understanding those needs is the first step toward fostering a robust and ongoing conversation.

Smart factory technology will change how a common task – the changeover – occurs; that’s an opportunity for B2B marketers to highlight their new capabilities to target audiences.

The smart factory “revolution” is being built on existing automation and controls technology; B2B marketers need to tell that story to target audiences.

Mapping the supply chain can reveal opportunities and lead to a winning strategy.

What is the “smart factory?” Many in the automation technology marketplace are asking – and B2B marketers are challenged to bring clarity and relevance to the issue.

Welcome to our next installment of the industry series called “A Focus on … What B2B Marketers Need to Know.” In it, we’ll delve into trends within specific industries we serve and our thoughts on how these trends could impact marketing strategies.