by Future Link | Apr 1, 2019 | Backups, Blog, Business solutions, IT Solutions, Software
As long as software programs keep changing, companies will wonder if the expense of upgrading to the latest version is worthwhile. Is it better to migrate, implement, and customize the upgrade or is there a more competitive, ready-made program out there? That was the...
by Future Link | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Business solutions, IT Solutions, Software
Roughly half of manufacturing companies still use manual methods (think pen and paper) to track their equipment maintenance schedules and work. Manufacturers, if you’re not yet using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), it may be time to check it out....
by Future Link | Dec 13, 2018 | Blog, Business solutions, Hardware, IT Solutions
Computers are now as omnipresent on the factory floor as production equipment itself, running the machines, tracking data, clocking in employees and more. The problem is, most computers are made for the office environment, and normal levels of dust and moisture. In...
by Future Link | Nov 28, 2018 | Blog, Business solutions, IT Solutions, Software
Most manufacturers balk when it comes to investing in custom software, which can run into thousands of dollars for programming, installation and integration. The question must be considered: Is it worth it? What is the ROI if we automate this process? What if software...
by Future Link | Aug 6, 2018 | Blog, IT Solutions
Ever heard the expression, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? For some small- to mid-sized manufacturers, this saying accurately describes their equipment maintenance policy. And it works… until it doesn’t. One of our manufacturing customers, a family-run business...
