Ryan Spurr is the Director of Manufacturing Strategy and a Helix AI Advisory Director with 25 years of experience in manufacturing, information technology, and portfolio leadership. He leads Connection's Manufacturing practice, go-to-market strategy, client engagement, and advisory services focusing on artificial intelligence, information technology, and operational technology that make manufacturers more digitally excellent.
American manufacturing stands at a crossroads. After weathering years of supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical uncertainty, the industry enters 2026 with cautious optimism tempered by hard-earned realism. The…
Manufacturing organizations are under more pressure than ever to deliver operational excellence, manage costs, and drive growth—all while navigating a rapidly evolving technology landscape. From supply chain disruptions and workforce…
The world of manufacturing is evolving fast. From connected machines to mobile field service, the expectation for seamless, secure, and flexible communication has never been higher. Yet many manufacturers are…
Manufacturing is at a pivotal moment. Industry 4.0 has evolved from buzzword to baseline, and leaders are now tasked with enabling flexible, resilient operations at scale—often across hundreds of sites,…
Michael, a supply chain manager at a growing logistics firm, was staring down a nightmare. Warehouses were overflowing with the wrong inventory while high-demand SKUs kept going out of stock….
