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Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, recently highlighted a rapid deployment provided a solution for ITT Corporation in Quality Digest magazine. The article describes how the global leader has taken on this challenge with the help of supply chain technology innovation.

Respected manufacturing journalist and founder of the Manufacturers Media Consortium, Thomas R. Cutler will moderate a conversation about the role that technology is playing in the recent overlap and utilization of both advanced lean manufacturing techniques in conjunction with Six Sigma methodologies. Cutler, the host of a weekly episodic video discussion, Kanbanversation, said these best practice methods have often been introduced separately and even the advent of Lean Six Sigma is now aggressively supported by new technologically supported solutions.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 11 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Automating Release of Kanban Parts and Lean Manufacturing." The special guest is Ultriva Senior Application Consultant, Ed Conrey.

When MODEX 2016 opens on April 4, 2016 in Atlanta, GA, it will include over 850 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Supply Chain Conference of over 100 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations. Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler will be writing about the event for more than 40 industrial publications worldwide.

According to the founder of the Manufacturing Media Consortium, Thomas R. Cutler, one of the more intriguing automation trends of the past few years has been the rapid development and introduction on new robotics technologies. Much of this trend has been driven by the rise of collaborative capabilities—meaning these robots can work alongside humans rather than in secure areas or cages. This trend seems to be gathering enough speed now to affect both collaborative and non-collaborative robotics—as can be seen in the recent introduction of goods to person technologies. MODEX 2016 will be held April 4 – 7, 2016 in Atlanta and as the largest Material Handling event of the year will illustrate these new collaborative trends.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 10 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Production Capacity Utilization." The special guest is Ultriva Director of Software Engineering, Pushparaj Shanmugam.

Manufacturers who connect with the end consumer will significantly impact small business. According the manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, "Most manufacturers miss the opportunity because typically there is little directly interaction with end-user consumers." When manufacturers speak with customers, Cutler reports it is a great chance for a business to learn and adapt.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 9 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Supplier Accountability." The special guest is Ultriva Application Consulting Manager, Butch Dority.

The growth of the Manufacturing Media Consortium has been very strong in the Middle East according to founder Thomas R. Cutler, who met with regional media members in earlier in February 2016.

Leading manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, hosted a new episodic video series called, "Kanbanversation." Sponsored by, Ultriva by Upland, Cutler exams all aspects of the demand-driven supply chain by interviewing industry experts and thought leaders. Episode 7 of Kanbanversation is titled, "Kanbanversation: Problems with Forecasting." The special guest is Ultriva founder, Narayan Laksham.