21. Next Generation of Manufacturing Software (Sunny Han, Fulcrum)

<p>In 1989, 34% of all software was manufacturing operating systems (ERPs). Large, clunky systems were cobbled together for giant vertically integrated manufacturers. Since then, technology has advanced, a global supply chain has emerged, production has gotten faster, more products, more personalization, and faster innovation,have all been made possible by big brands focusing on design, allowing a nimble network of skilled shops to do the heavy lifting.&nbsp;The only thing that hasn't changed is the software they operate on.</p> <p>Sunny Han estimates that as many as 12 million American manufacturers use outdated software.</p> <p>Fulcrum Website: <a href="https://fulcrumpro.com/">https://fulcrumpro.com/</a><br> Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/sunnythehan">sunnythehan</a>&nbsp;<br> Business Social Media Handles:&nbsp;<a href="https://fulcrumpro.com/manufacturing-news">https://fulcrumpro.com/manufacturing-news</a></p> <p>Michelle Segrest has created and branded <a href="https://www.navigatecontent.com/troubleshooting-pumps-related-systems"><strong>editorial content for the processing industries </strong></a>since 2008. No other <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/navigatecontent/"><strong>reporter in the processing industries </strong></a>has seen manufacturing as up-close-and-personal as Michelle Segrest. She has <a href="https://www.navigatecontent.com/books-manufacturing-processes"><strong>toured manufacturing facilities</strong></a> in more than 75 cities, in 12 countries, and on three continents. She has covered more than 150 industry events worldwide and has been the keynote speaker at three national conferences.&nbsp;Contact her at <a href="mailto:michelle@navigatecontent.com">michelle@navigatecontent.com</a></p> <p>She is the author of the <a href="https://www.navigatecontent.com/books-manufacturing-processes">3-volume book series “Modern Manufacturing”</a> which features more than 30 real-world stories of industry champions and how they are using big data and innovative processes to build the f