A new generation of technologies has transformed workplaces and our perception of productivity, and every business is now, in a sense, a technology business. The same goes for manufacturing, where enhancing growth and profitability is becoming increasingly dependent on digitalization initiatives.
It has always been “the customer is king”, but in today’s connected, customer-centric world, this phrase is more important than ever. Customer experiences are influencing buying decisions at increasing rates, making net promoter scores (NPS) more critical to differentiating yourself in highly-competitive markets.
Think of smart manufacturing as a journey. For any journey, you need a road map. Read on to learn what you need to know about launching a smart factory initiative.
While automation certainly isn’t a brand new idea in the world of manufacturing, it is currently gaining unimaginable levels of momentum thanks to the emergence of Industry 4.0 and technologies such as AI and Machine Learning.
Manufacturers spent 2018 deliberately advancing along the digital maturity curve. As emerging trends and business models move to industry 4.0, there have been pockets of digital activity across finance and operational areas, out on the factory/shop floor and in the field.
Transitioning to smart manufacturing methods is a journey. With any journey, you need a road map. Read on to learn what steps you need to take to prepare your factory for smart manufacturing.
There are a number of advantages to adopting smart manufacturing, including increased efficiency, higher levels of customer satisfaction, and gaining a competitive advantage – read on to learn more.
In this article, we’ll try to cover the main steps needed to conceptualize and execute a Digital Twin implementation within a manufacturing framework.
Whether you are running a large-scale manufacturing business or just starting out, one of the key performance indicators to look out for is going to be manufacturing efficiency.
What makes someone smart? Agility might not be the first noun that leaps to mind – after all, it’s a physical trait. However, agility is about more than how quickly you move.