Ryan Spurr

Ryan Spurr is the Director of Manufacturing Strategy at Connection with 20+ years of experience in manufacturing, information technology, and portfolio leadership. He leads the Connection Manufacturing Practice, go-to-market strategy, client engagement, and advisory services focusing on operational technology (OT) and information technology that make manufacturers more digitally excellent.

Smart Manufacturing: Achieve Better Performance with Fanless Edge Devices

July 25, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

Most manufacturers are investing in smart manufacturing, which means increasing the number of edge-based computing devices in factories, warehouses, yards, and other environments. To put this transformation into perspective, let’s…

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Intrinsically Safe Devices Avoid Explosive Situations in Manufacturing

July 11, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

As manufacturers advance smart manufacturing initiatives, add digital work instructions and traceability, or deliver actionable insight to more frontline workers, most think about form factor, security, and durability. However, some…

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The Benefits of Waterproof and Sanitizable Devices for Manufacturing Industries that Require More Compliance

July 5, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

Some manufacturing industries require more capabilities than the typical end-user device can offer when it comes to modern manufacturing processes. This couldn’t be truer than in the pharmaceutical and food…

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What OSHA’s New HEATNEP Mandate Means for You

June 23, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

New Programs to Improve Safety In April 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released directive CPL 03-00-024, a National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on enhancing and expanding inspections…

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Deliver An Enhanced Workplace Mobility Experience

June 21, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

Today, it’s not enough to simply purchase mobile devices. Organizations need to fully consider how these devices will connect; how their workload will be prioritized compared to other resources; and…

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