How 5G Will be an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Enabler
November 26, 2018
5G - What, How and Why for industrial suppliers - connecting CAD and IIoT to real equipment in the field.
CDS Blog - Original content on Industrial B2B eCommerce and Digital Marketing: Questions, Trends, Research, insider Expertise and News
How to Create Better Content & Market it Better to Engineers!
November 13, 2018
Manufacturing content marketing really works! But learn how to do it even better from 2 new research reports by CMI, IEEE GlobalSpec and TREW Marketing
B2B Industrial eCommerce Update and Maturity Assessment
October 25, 2018
eCommerce implementation, adoption, acceptance, use & technology continue to accelerate. Use this maturity model to check where you stand now & in the future
IIoT - Every Company is Becoming a Software Company!
October 11, 2018
The IIoT is an opportunity for Industrial companies to drive growth - here's how to get started and the implications for the future.
Digital Security - Could Your Copiers Be Spying On You?
September 27, 2018
Did you know your copier may be keeping digital records of all docs photocopied in your company? Here are 5 recommendations to improve your digital security!
Artificial Intelligence = Better Decisions for Industrial Suppliers!
September 14, 2018
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are adding knowledge and improving decision making for industrial suppliers - see our 4 recommendations!
Generative Design, Topology Optimization, 5 Recommendations
August 24, 2018
Huge disruptive change is coming to CAD from Generative Design and Topology Optimization in particular. We explain what's coming and give 5 recommendations.
Digital Marketing with CAD - Get the FAQs!
August 10, 2018
22 FAQs on Digital Marketing with CAD (3D models and 2D drawings) - no other type of content converts to sales at such high rates!
Do Customer Reviews Increase B2B eCommerce Revenue?
July 16, 2018
Customer Reviews and Customer Ratings can increase B2B eCommerce revenue - here's why, how and our recommendations for B2B Industrial suppliers !
eCommerce Is Having Unexpected Impacts on Offline Sales!
July 9, 2018
New internet trends report highlights eCommerce growth and unexpected impacts on offline sales - see key points for industrial B2B eCommerce!
2 Industrial Suppliers Share Advice On Using Amazon Business
June 25, 2018
Tips for B2B Industrial Suppliers on how to get the most out of selling on Amazon Business. Bottom line: check it out but tread carefully!
New SEO Benefits of 3D CAD Models and 2D CAD drawings
June 14, 2018
Google keeps improving its search engine! Turns out that including CAD models & drawings can help industrial website product pages rank higher - here's why:
Amazon; Friend, Foe or Frenemy to Industrial eCommerce?
May 28, 2018
Industrial eCommerce strategy is complicated! 50% of product searches now start on Amazon. Are your products there? Should they be? How?
How to Decide Which Technology to Keep Up With and Apply?
May 16, 2018
Many industrial suppliers struggle with this question wrt using new technology to make their businesses more successful - this blog proposes an answer...
Great Customer Experience (CX) is Critical to Success!
April 25, 2018
You knew that already, but new research shows nearly everyone now knows CX is critical to success and competition. It's time to up your game - here's how!