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.

Jumpstart Advanced Tracking with Mobility

April 7, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

When it comes to location solutions, most often fixate on larger-scale fixed infrastructure and complex use cases. In the case of RFID, we think of choke points or dock doors…

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How to Optimize the Factory and Supply Chain with RFID

April 6, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

When people think of location solutions, they often think of RFID first. While other technologies now exist, RFID maintains a relevant role in locations solutions driven by its strong market…

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Tracking the Supply Chain: Why GPS Technology in Manufacturing Is a Must

April 5, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

Most locations solutions we think of include asset or material tracking inside of a typical facility. These are tried and true use cases to improve operations with technologies like RFID,…

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BLE Is Catching on Fast in Manufacturing—Here Are 3 Reasons Why

February 23, 2022 | Ryan Spurr

Location solutions are nothing new in manufacturing. The most common include manual tracking solutions involving scanners or automated technologies like Passive RFID. But over the years, a new tracking technology…

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Manufacturing in 2022: Not Accelerating Smart Manufacturing? Your Competition Is

December 15, 2021 | Ryan Spurr

Some people will insist on introducing new concepts or rebranded terminology with their 2022 predictions, but let’s be clear: that’s all hype, as little of significance has changed. Don’t get…

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