In what has become the “new normal,” industrial manufacturers are realizing large productivity gains by leveraging extended reality (XR) technologies to support digital manufacturing.

Colin Speakman, principal at Kalypso, discusses turning data into information with actionable insights enables an organization to develop a sense of how they should react and prepare for a new normal.

"The biggest thing that you could do upfront [in your digital transformation journey] is listen," says Chelsea Barnes. "Get all levels of the organization engaged and be a part of defining the journey, not just [those who will be] receiving the end product."

For many consumer goods manufacturers, COVID-19 exposed issues with their digital thread – the way they discover, create, make and sell new products.

A smart factory journey promises strong value, but it can be counterproductive if embarked upon incorrectly, resulting in reduced efficiency and wasted capital. Here are five steps for a successful journey.

Collecting and analyzing data is a challenge that traditional manufacturing systems are not designed for – and manufacturers are missing out on valuable insights as a result.

Sarah Pierson talked to Sourcing Journal about the fashion industry, her personal style icons and what's next for Kalypso.

TechTarget interviewed Sachin Misra about picking the right WMS and cloud vs. on-prem solutions.

Regulatory information management systems have existed for decades, but over time have matured significantly, especially in recent years.

Dave Hadfield, principal, spoke to Matt Hamblen at Fierce about the state and future state of XR.

For the 5th year in a row, Kalypso released joint research on the state of digital product creation in retail, footwear and apparel.

Sachin Misra wrote about how blockchain can advance COVID-19 vaccine rollout by ensuring safety, efficacy, trust and transparency.

George Young told Forbes that one of the six trends for 2021 will be human-centered AI: “In 2021, enterprises will take a human-centered approach to AI initiatives, understanding user needs and values, then adapting AI designs and models accordingly, which will in turn, improve adoption.”

AI as part of your digital transformation is great, but don't leave the humans behind. George Young argues in The Evolving Enterprise that OCM teams must not be treated as an afterthought to the digital transition.

Colin Speakman writes about how the food and beverage industry can enable traceability with blockchain, but first we need to establish industry-wide standards.

As the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation across industries worldwide in 2020, we'll see enterprises refine their digital strategies and reap the benefits in 2021.

RFID Journal published George Young's 2021 Digital transformation predictions. "Value chains will be connected by a digital thread as digital-transformation initiatives accelerate amid the ongoing pandemic."

Database Trends and Applications included George Young in their 2021 AI predictions. "Enterprises will take a human-centered approach to AI initiatives, understanding user needs and values, then adapting AI designs and models accordingly, which will in turn, improve adoption."

George Young was included in insideBIGDATA's 2021 industry predictions. "Going beyond predictive analytics to prescriptive analytics will ultimately enable digital transformation success for manufacturers in 2021."

George Young caught up with the folks at Digital Journal to talk about the future of digital transformation and the digital thread in 2021.

Kalypso's Chad Markle and Rockwell's Dan Paul share their thoughts on how digital twins in the tire industry can unlock double-digit impact across the phases of pre-production.

Kalypso's Mick Mancuso spoke at a press conference during Automation Fair At Home. “We saw a little bit of a pause as the outbreak hit different parts of the world. Now, we’re only seeing acceleration. It is a business imperative now.”

Kalypso's Steve Riordan and Rein Singfield co-presented the keynote session “Next in CPG: Survival tactics for the post-pandemic future.” Control Global recapped their presentation.

Kalypso's strategic foresight lead Kelly Kornet and Steve Riordan talked to Sourcing Journal about our report, Post-Pandemic Futures: For the Consumer Packaged Goods and Retail, Footwear & Apparel Industries.

Kalypso's Steve Riordan speaks with WWD about the increase in the pace of change towards faster digital product development cycles, enabled by 3D and advanced analytics.

Kalypso partner, Steve Riordan, spoke to Sourcing Journal on how the COVID-19 crisis highlights the opportunity to accelerate towards a fundamentally different model for retail product development and sourcing.

Kalypso's Peter Warner is featured in this article about what retail, footwear and apparel companies need to do to diversify supply chains in a volatile global market.

Kalypso's Will Yester comments on the business opportunities for retail companies to leverage artificial intelligence.

While the retail industry outlook doesn’t seem as dire as it once was, it’s more important than ever for retailers and brands to execute to really thrive. Kalypso's Amy Kenly discusses what retailers need to do to remain competitive in a digital world.

Consumer practice lead Steve Riordan comments on how retailers can differentiate against "the Amazon effect."

Consumer practice lead Steve Riordan is featured in this piece on how retailers are speeding time to market to differentiate themselves.

Jordan Reynolds discusses the benefits of modularization for industrial engineering companies to provide customized options at a fraction of the cost. 

George Young weighs in on digital innovation in the food and beverage industry and how it will drive improved product development processes.

Manager Laura Schlehuber comments on the role and impact of futurists within organizations today.

Senior manager Stephen Birtsas comments on how packaging for food products can drive profit.

Christian Crews and Ted Farrington describe how a comprehensive foresight process for R&D can both improve performance and steer organizations through a turbulent marketplace.

Amy Kenly and Chad Markle comment on how to ensure your digital transformation is ready for a "think global, act local" collaboration.

CEO George Young comments on why 7-Eleven's North American base and offerings will help it bring in more customers.

CEO George Young comments on growing consumer reliance on convenience stores for daily needs. 

Strategy & Operations practice lead Mike Friedman and partner Helayne Angelus discuss the evolving collaboration among retailers and suppliers around product innovation in the modern digital environment.

Senior manager Paul Salyards comments on the impact of the craft and import division of MillerCoors' majority stake acquisition of a large Texas craft brewery.

Senior manager Paul Salyards comments on the impact the recent overturning of a Texas state law has on craft brew and distributors.

Digital practice lead Chad Markle comments on the impact augmented and virtual reality will have on the gaming industry.

Retail practice lead Steve Riordan comments on the 2016 back to school shopping season.

Coverage of PI Apparel 2016, including Kalypso's participation.

Additional coverage of LiveWorx, including Kalypso's participation in 5th Avenue, PTC’s retail showcase.

Coverage of LiveWorx, including Kalypso's participation in 5th Avenue, PTC’s retail showcase.

George Young, Kalypso's CEO and Deanna Fell, vice president of engineering and PMO at Mary Kay discuss leading practices for digitizing innovation.

CEO George Young's thoughts on innovation are quoted in this recap.

Kendall Hawkins, Kalypso's senior manager of talent, discusses the catalyst for the firm's culture of candor.