Category: Smart Technology
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Key Technology Trends in Construction: IoT and Data Analytics
The move toward digital transformation within the Heavy Building Materials industry is inevitable with economic uncertainty, labor shortages, and insufficient communication and productivity putting a dent in bottom-line profits. Data analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) are two technologies that will shape the construction industry this year and for years to come. The Internet…
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Dados, dados em todo lugar
Foi dito que os dados são o novo petróleo. A IDC prevê que os dados digitais que criamos, capturamos, replicamos e consumimos crescerão de aproximadamente 40 zettabytes de dados em 2019 para 175 zettabytes em 2025 (com um zettabyte igual a um trilhão de gigabytes). Sessenta por cento desses dados serão gerados pelas empresas –…
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Batch AI’s Origin Story Syndicates Brilliantly with the Command Cloud Mission
From Vision to Revolution: The Origin Story of Batch AI When they acquired Marcotte Systems in 2019, Joel Bardier (President) and Frederic Gamache (General Manager) focused on leveraging the vast amount of data collected in the batching process to develop a new differentiator for the company. After attending a compelling presentation on AI in 2019, they were…
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What is the Cost of Less Than Optimum Concrete Batching System/Plant Performance?
Of the dozens of factors that affect the profitability of a ready-mix producer, the cost of lost time and material are among the hardest to quantify. Production reports out of the plant automation systems (or dispatch systems) show the average material tolerance from the concrete batching operations. Any over or underweight batches (and their associated costs or savings) are…
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Command Cloud: Empowering Heavy Materials Suppliers with Unprecedented Innovation and Scalability
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is proud to officially introduce its next-generation platform, Command Cloud, designed to drive operational excellence and facilitate AI-assisted, data-driven decision making. With its comprehensive and connected software and hardware solutions, Command Cloud offers a single cloud platform that manages all business…
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Command Alkon to Introduce Advancements in Command Cloud and Cloud Scale Ticketing Solution at 2025 World of Asphalt/Agg1 Show in St. Louis
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is thrilled to highlight advancements of its Cloud Scale Ticketing product, set to be showcased at the 2025 World of Asphalt/Agg1 Show, taking place from March 25-27 in St. Louis. This innovative solution is designed to transform scale ticketing operations, significantly…
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Embracing New Tech in Heavy Building Materials: Justifying the ROI
Hey folks — after 30 years in the heavy building materials business, I’ve seen this industry evolve from basic plants to today’s high-tech operations delivering precision products. I’m as fired up about heavy building materials as ever, and I’m thrilled to share how new technologies can take our businesses to the next level. Investing in…
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Command Alkon Acquires Marcotte Systems, Strengthening Commitment to Service and Innovation for the Heavy Building Materials Industry
Command Alkon, the leading global software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, proudly announces the acquisition of Marcotte Systems, a technology leader providing best-in-class software solutions for producing and delivering concrete. This strategic acquisition includes all Marcotte’s products, brings their employees onto the Command Alkon Team, and reinforces Command Alkon’s dedication to…
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Command Alkon to Unveil Scalable Cloud Tech at World of Asphalt/Agg1
Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is excited to introduce Command Cloud ™ to the Aggregate and Asphalt markets during the World of Asphalt/Agg1 show, taking place from March 25-27, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitors can find Command Alkon at Booth 6161, where the company will…
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Mastering Materials Inventory Management
Why Command Akon’s Material Supply Solution Has Me Excited for the Future As a former Ready-Mix Executive with decades of experience navigating the complexities of the heavy building materials industry, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges of managing raw material supply chains. From juggling paper tickets to wrestling with outdated inventory spreadsheets, the inefficiencies were a…