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From Data To Decisions
An 8-Step Framework for Sustainable Digital Transformation in Manufacturing The Challenge For years, manufacturers have been told that digital transformation begins with technology. Buy a new dashboard. Implement a new MES. Install a historian. Adopt AI. Yet despite billions of dollars invested across the industry, many organizations still struggle to answer some of the most fundamental operational questions. Why did we miss yesterday's production target? Where are we l

GPA
4 min read


Strengthening OT Cybersecurity Through Immersive Industrial Network Training
A Global 500 manufacturer identified a need to strengthen OT cybersecurity and industrial network architecture across its facilities. To address increasing cyber threats and modernize plant networks, the company partnered with GPA to upskill process control managers and OT professionals. GPA delivered a five-day immersive program on Industrial Network Architecture & OT Cybersecurity, equipping participants with practical skills to design secure, resilient networks. The progra

GPA
4 min read


End-to-End Automation Delivery for a Greenfield Waste Processing Facility
GPA delivered an end-to-end automation foundation built for complex waste streams, regulatory confidence, and scalable operations.

GPA
4 min read


Is Manufacturing Ready for the 2030 Workforce Gap?
Is the manufacturing workforce gap by 2030 real? Explore how knowledge loss, AI, skills, and technology shape the future of manufacturing.

GPA
5 min read
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From Data To Decisions
An 8-Step Framework for Sustainable Digital Transformation in Manufacturing The Challenge For years, manufacturers have been told that digital transformation begins with technology. Buy a new dashboard. Implement a new MES. Install a historian. Adopt AI. Yet despite billions of dollars invested across the industry, many organizations still struggle to answer some of the most fundamental operational questions. Why did we miss yesterday's production target? Where are we l

GPA
4 min read


Strengthening OT Cybersecurity Through Immersive Industrial Network Training
A Global 500 manufacturer identified a need to strengthen OT cybersecurity and industrial network architecture across its facilities. To address increasing cyber threats and modernize plant networks, the company partnered with GPA to upskill process control managers and OT professionals. GPA delivered a five-day immersive program on Industrial Network Architecture & OT Cybersecurity, equipping participants with practical skills to design secure, resilient networks. The progra

GPA
4 min read


End-to-End Automation Delivery for a Greenfield Waste Processing Facility
GPA delivered an end-to-end automation foundation built for complex waste streams, regulatory confidence, and scalable operations.

GPA
4 min read


Is Manufacturing Ready for the 2030 Workforce Gap?
Is the manufacturing workforce gap by 2030 real? Explore how knowledge loss, AI, skills, and technology shape the future of manufacturing.

GPA
5 min read


Driving Measurable Migration Success Through Long-Term Partnership
A phased migration approach helped a major facility modernize systems with less risk, delivering ahead of schedule through strong planning and partnership.

GPA
3 min read


People Powered Manufacturing Intelligence: Featuring Jay Settle
Manufacturing Intelligence is not built in dashboards. It is built by people who know how systems actually work.
Jay Settle’s story reflects that reality. From hands on projects to architecting real world MI and MES solutions, his work focuses on turning raw machine data into something teams can trust, understand, and act on.

GPA
4 min read


Why IT/OT Convergence Is a Business Decision, Not a Technology Project
“IT/OT convergence has moved out of the server room and into the boardroom.”

GPA
5 min read


Front-End Loading (FEL): Why Technology Partners Belong at the Front of Capital Planning
Capital projects succeed when scope, cost, and risk are clearly defined early in the FEL process.

GPA
1 min read


Developing Logical IP and VLAN Infrastructure for OT Networks
Well-structured IP addressing and VLAN segmentation improve reliability, security, and predictability in OT networks.

Scott McNeil
3 min read


Advancing Industrial Wireless Standards: GPA’s Scott McNeil Recognized by IEEE
Scott McNeil is recognized by the IEEE Standards Association for his contributions to the development of the new IEEE 3388-2025 industrial wireless performance standard.

GPA
1 min read


OT Network and Cybersecurity Explained in Everyday Terms
When OT systems are hacked, machines can fail and essential services can stop, which is why strong cybersecurity is crucial to protect our infrastructure.

Scott McNeil
5 min read


A Post-Mortem on the Unsuccessful MES Project You Are About to Start: Part 5
Part 5 explores key factors that shape MES success, from system access to platform selection and execution methods, helping teams plan smarter for digital manufacturing.

GPA
10 min read


People Powered Automation: Featuring Andrew Jones
At GPA, automation is powered by people. Andrew Jones shares how collaboration, innovation, and a customer-first mindset help build smarter, more resilient operations.

GPA
3 min read


The History of GPA
Start Date: January 1996, Wilmington, NC I, Roel Harsta, was born in the Netherlands and graduated from MTS Leeuwarden with a degree in...

Roel Harsta
5 min read
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