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Always happy to support such a great cause: US 101 Presents Heart Strings for Hope, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. that's me backstage with Kurt Steward, Matthew Bragstad, Dawn Bragstad and Arvindh Balakrishnan. #TeamInfor
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In a recent visit to Chattanooga, I got the chance to join customer, Will Miller, of Miller Industries, at Heart Strings for Hope event benefiting St. Jude Research Center. Miller Industries sponsored the event. Great music. Great cause. Great customer. #TeamInfor
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Worried about the economy? Deloitte offers reassurance for all you worriers. Read full report: ow.ly/PPC650uNwkE
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A whole new layer of competency is necessary for manufacturing leadership today, says MLC. Organizations are flatter, more collaborative, and more and more employees need the benefit of data at their fingertips. Totally agree. ow.ly/UguX50uNwhs
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Manufacturing Leadership Council says, “You can’t make this transition to the digital era by yourself. You need to be with other companies, to learn from them." I would add, you can learn from software providers as well. We have valuable insights to share. ow.ly/HkXc50uNwcI
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Here’s an article you will like. Imagine the ability to go from “data enthusiast” to “citizen data scientist” overnight. Infor’s Rick Rider explains in Diginomica how it’s possible. ow.ly/MVTV50uNw7l

Can business users become data scientists overnight?

New software tools empower end users to become citizen data scientists and create their own use cases of AI-driven analytics, writes Infor's Rick Rider

diginomica.com
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Infor’s Rick Rider wrote about the Rise of the Citizen Data Scientist in this issues of Government Computer News. Fascinating article about new software that empowers front-line users to create their own AI-driven reporting. ow.ly/vYEV50uGwHL
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The rise of IoT, RFID and other technologies has created a connective tissue of data that ties in aspects that were otherwise kept separate. And, this has changed the notion of when and how we work, writes Infor’s Guy Courtin in IoT Agenda. ow.ly/Mhz950uGwEA
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Just registered for this webinar. You may want to register, too. June 19, IndustryWeek Webinar. 'Data Security: How Manufacturers Can Reduce Risk AND Optimize Growth' ow.ly/jCNU50uGwBE
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Logistics Management article discusses the latest news about tariffs against Mexico. How will this affect US manufacturers and consumers? Stay informed. ow.ly/YhyZ50uACa4 mmh.com/article/bdo_survey_m…

Trump’s plan for Mexico tariffs does not sit well with U.S. business concerns

The topic of tariffs and the ongoing trade war has primarily involved the United States and China. But Mexico is now in the mix, too, albeit not formally yet, based on Tweets and a statement issued...

logisticsmgmt.com
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Do you see Infor customer, Endries International, was featured on the cover of the May|June issue of Industrial Supply. Endries is a Wisconsin-based distributor of fasteners and Class C parts. Check out the article. ow.ly/cFMo50uABxd{"page":0,"issue_id":585009}

Industrial Supply • May 2019 • Page 10

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Check out this article. Solutions Review says Birst 7 delivers easy-to-use, modern interface giving every user in the organization, top to bottom, tools to tackle diverse use-cases. ow.ly/fmKs50ux9ds
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Food Dives looks at packaging in Food and Beverage industry as consumers demand less plastic. Are you keeping pace with changing expectations for sustainability? ow.ly/F7cY50ux96w
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Commerce Department report: The U.S. economy grew by 3.1% in Q1, slightly better than expected. Still, Wall Street fears a recession is coming. Is your enterprise resilient or vulnerable? BI solutions can help answer those questions. And more. ow.ly/qMuM50ux90n

First-quarter economic growth up 3.1%, slightly better than Wall Street expected

The second reading on first-quarter gross domestic product had been expected to ease to 3% from the 3.2% preliminary reading.

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Interesting read: Wal-Mart is stepping up shipping to compete with Amazon. Supply chain networks become more and more important. How are you keeping pace with innovation? ow.ly/2zCj50ujrLr
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Have you been following the progress of the Ford Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, MI? The repurposed 100,000-square-foot facility cost $45 Million. Inspiration! ow.ly/GlG650ujrH5

Ford Accelerates Production by Combining Emerging Tech

Ford's new Advanced Manufacturing Center is already steering several initiatives to deploy more 3D printing, cobots, and AR and VR applications across the automaker's factories...

industryweek.com
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Great news! Infor is positioned as a leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems. Read why. Prepare to be impressed. ow.ly/BeeN50ujrBd
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Did you catch this: NPR talks about robots, manufacturing, and the value of the personal touch. Agree. Tech helps humans reach their full potential. ow.ly/7VUm50u4Y6P

Even In The Robot Age, Manufacturers Need The Human Touch

At modern auto plants, some tasks, like welding together a car's body, are entirely automated. But other essential jobs, including major portions of final assembly, are still best left to people.

npr.org
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US-China trade deal may be possible, media says. An important topic for our manufacturing customers. So, it’s important to us. Stay informed: ow.ly/KPkx50u4Y34
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The Institute for Supply Management’s index slipped to 52.8% in April, from 55.3% in March. Not worried. Manufacturing is still powerful. NAM Economist seems to agree. ow.ly/5ZA150u4XOt
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