Mark Davidson

principal analyst at LNS Research
Mark Davidson, Principal Analyst, LNS Research
Why Agile Operations Are Key
See how increased operational agility is helping manufacturers achieve operational excellence. Leading companies standardize processes and implement manufacturing operations management (MOM) software applications.
Apr 3rd, 2014
Mark Davidson, Principal Analyst, LNS Research
Top MOM Software Trends for 2014
With new signs of activity in manufacturing operations management software solutions, here are some key technology predictions for the coming year.
Feb 25th, 2014
Mark Davidson, Principal Analyst, LNS Research
An Analyst’s Guide to Evaluating Enterprise Software
Whatever kind of enterprise software you might be considering, run vendors through these key filters to shorten your list.
Dec 19th, 2013
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5 Steps for a Successful MOM Implementation
Manufacturing operations management (MOM) is a software category that has already proven to help companies better monitor and integrate disparate business and manufacturing activities, and has facilitated safer, more efficient, and more profitable manufacturing operations. Here are five steps to a successful MOM implementation.
Sep 19th, 2013
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Mark Davidson, LNS Research
The Role of Manufacturing Software
Last month, we talked about manufacturing technology and the aging workforce, and the efforts organizations are taking to preserve and leverage tribal knowledge. When it comes to doing that in the manufacturing industry, manufacturing software has been a game changer.
Jul 23rd, 2013
Mark Davidson, principal analyst at LNS Research
Manufacturing Technology and the Aging Workforce
As the average manufacturing operations management worker's hair gets grayer, companies are faced with two sets of challenges. First, there’s the battle of attracting new, young employees and then grooming the talent to become the next generation of leaders. And second, the details and idiosyncrasies that make things run smoothly on the shop floor are at a higher risk of being retired rather than transferred to the next generation.
Jul 3rd, 2013