Ernie Gunaseelan 
In a digital age where efficiency and customer experience are paramount, StrataFlows emerges as a crucial tool, especially when extending SAP capabilities in 2023. In this exploration, we navigate through four sterling software companions – StrataFlows, Avo Assure, Hevo, and Streamline, and how they pave the way for a richer …
Change is the only constant, especially in the manufacturing sector. Among the most prominent catalysts of this change in recent years is Generative AI, especially Large Language Models (LLMs). Powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence, LLMs are setting new benchmarks in industrial processes. StrataFlows, sensing this evolution, has adeptly incorporated LLMs, …
As digital transformation seizes businesses globally, new trends like low-code and no-code application development platforms gain attention. These platforms offer opportunities for increased agility and democratized development, marking a substantial shift in software engineering. However, they also raise concerns about application security. Balancing the adoption of these platforms while maintaining …
We are standing on the precipice of the fourth industrial revolution. Today’s world is increasingly digitized, and technology is rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives, including the way we conduct business. One area that has seen significant technological advancements is industrial maintenance. The introduction of predictive maintenance (PdM) 4.0, …
In an increasingly mobile and digital world, industries across the spectrum are feeling the pressure to adapt and innovate. Particularly, the manufacturing sector is facing immense pressure to streamline operations and increase productivity. Now more than ever, the sector is exploring the myriad opportunities offered by advanced technologies like mobile …
Mitigating Risks with StrataFlows The business world is in the midst of a digital transformation. To keep pace and remain competitive, companies need to evolve from traditional structures and adapt to the digital age. Market analysts from IDC, a global marketing intelligence and technology advisory firm, have concluded that digital …
The manufacturing industry is an ever-evolving sector that faces numerous challenges in optimizing efficiency and minimizing downtime. Operators on the shop floor possess firsthand knowledge and insights, yet communication gaps often leave other stakeholders in the dark regarding production status and efficiency. A holistic approach involving automation, data analytics, and …
A Tribute to the Architects of Commerce On this remarkable day, June 28, we celebrate the backbone of commerce: the logistics sector. As we acknowledge the 5th Annual National Logistics Day, it is essential to honor the hardworking professionals who ensure that our shelves are stocked and our packages are …
Cybersecurity has never been more critical than in today’s digital age. Recent trends point to the increasing complexity and evolution of cyber threats, especially those targeting critical infrastructure and smaller organizations that are less equipped to defend themselves. StrataFlows is a platform that can revolutionize the approach to cybersecurity, providing …
As the season of rebirth and renewal, spring presents an opportune time to reevaluate, declutter, and streamline your business processes. This proactive business health check can improve your company’s performance, communication, accountability, and adaptability. At StrataFlows, we understand the need for continuous optimization, and we’d like to share some key …
At a time when data is the lifeblood of decision-making, organizations are grappling with the challenge of data silos. These isolated clusters of information, scattered across various systems, make data-driven decisions a herculean task. To overcome this, businesses are transitioning towards a single source of truth (SSOT) model, where data …
In an era of digitization and data-driven decision-making, manual data input has become a liability rather than an asset. Organizations that are stuck in the rut of manual data entry are inadvertently wasting resources and hampering their growth potential. This issue can be easily rectified with Business Process Automation (BPA). …
The quest for the purple squirrel — that elusive, perfectly-qualified job candidate — has long been a central focus in recruitment circles. This term, coined by employment recruiters, describes the job candidate with the precise right education, set of experiences, and qualifications that fits the job requirements to a tee. …
The Key to Increased Efficiency and Profitability Downtime in manufacturing is a major concern for manufacturers as it can have severe implications on productivity, efficiency, and ultimately, profitability. According to Oden Technologies, studies show that factories may lose between 5% and 20% of their productivity due to downtime, which translates …
Enhancing Logistics Security and Automation with StrataFlows The global supply chain industry faces numerous challenges, including increasing cargo theft and fraud. Cargo Theft is a $15 billion to $35 billion industry according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB). Fraudulent activities in the supply chain pose significant risks to businesses, …
The Road to an Ecofriendly Future with StrataFlows In the pursuit of a sustainable future, StrataFlows is leveraging its automated business process platform to help companies in material handling and logistics achieve their goals and attain zero emissions. With the backdrop of President Biden’s Executive Order 14057 and the Federal …
Companies have increasingly been adopting newer technologies in recent months to get a jump start after the Covid-19 slump. With customer demand being so volatile in many industries, it has often been a task for 3PL and 4PL companies to adjust their business processes to combat these disruptions. Business closures, …
Amazon’s logistics footprint grew a meteoric 50% during 2020, all with a pandemic going on. What is the secret to Amazon’s successful growth this past year? 1 word: Automation. People sometimes associate automation with downsizing or a way to cut costs, but Amazon took a different approach and made it …
Innovation can be a tough task for smaller businesses looking to get a competitive advantage. In the US small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are generally companies with less than 500 employees, but based on the industry, ownership structure, and revenue, that number can be as high as 1,500 employees. PricewaterhouseCoopers …
Robots and robotic processes are portrayed in many Hollywood blockbusters as a part of the science fiction world, but now they are becoming a crucial component of the manufacturing and logistics industries. Deloitte says these autonomous robots can range anywhere “from robotic process automation to flying vehicles with powerful image …
In this time of volatile markets, supply chains are struggling to find the right balance between keeping lean manufacturing practices with just-in-time (JIT) inventory strategies and buffered inventory levels with plenty of safety stock. According to Gartner VP of Supply Chain Research and Advisory Geraint John on Supply Chain Dive, …
Unexpected weather events can wreak havoc on domestic freight transportation and the 4 ‘ways’: roadways, railways, runways, and waterways. Trucking (on roadways) is the largest (70% of the manufacturing and warehousing industries) and often the hardest hit industry for that reason during these big storms. The Superstorm in 1993, Hurricane …
Manufacturing and logistics companies have vast amounts of big data that is often underutilized in their operational decision making. This Dark Data, as Gartner defines it, is “the information assets organizations collect, process and store during regular business activities, but generally fail to use for other purposes (for example, analytics, …
According to The Economist, when the swine-flu pandemic of 2009 happened “companies ramped up production…only to be driven to the verge of bankruptcy when demand fell back to normal”. Building resilience in your company to plan for changes is vital to staying competitive year after year. But how do you …
StrataFlows Featured as an Expert Columnist in Supply & Drive Chain Executive Material Flow Analysis (MFA), or Process Flow Analysis (PFA), is fundamental to any material handling strategy. MFA aims to map, inspect, and evaluate all flow of materials from suppliers, to storage locations, and finally to the point of …
