The pressure on the US manufacturing landscape has reached a critical tipping point. Driven by shifting trade dynamics and a massive push toward operational self-sufficiency, industrial leadership is racing to modernize. In fact, recent data from the AMT Tech-Charged Reshoring Report reveals that a staggering 95% of US industrial organizations plan to introduce advanced automation […]
The adoption of AI in manufacturing and construction has moved fast. Two years ago, it was largely theoretical; last year saw pilot programs. Today, it is a boardroom priority. According to the Gartner 2026 Predicts Report, 98% of manufacturers are exploring AI, but only 20% have the data maturity to advance beyond the pilot stage. […]
In today’s ERP modernization landscape, some suggest you can avoid full cloud adoption by reinforcing or bridging legacy Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL, or NAV systems to remain competitive. At CEM Business Solutions, we take a different view. While fortification may seem cost-effective, it overlooks a key principle: legacy systems can only be strengthened to a […]
For construction firms across New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester, the administrative landscape of public works just shifted. As of January 1, 2026, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has mandated that all certified payroll records for Article 8 projects must be submitted electronically through the new NYS Certified Payroll Portal. If […]
The champagne has been cleared away, the implementation partner has moved on, and the “Hypercare” period has officially ended. But for many organizations—whether in IT Services, Manufacturing, Energy, or Professional Services—Day 91 brings a sobering realization: The system is live, but the business is struggling. Instead of the “Digital Transformation” you were promised, you’re left […]
