Making the value of technology clear
How can a Center of Excellence (CoE) prevent common challenges with manufacturing operations management (MOM)? In this new book published by ISA, long-time consultant Grant Vokey explains the functions and structure of successful CoEs. This solid book has sections to support data-driven management, continuous improvement (CI), Industry 4.0, manufacturing execution system (MES) implementations, and strategic…
In these competitive times, continuous improvement is crucial, but it’s not always easy to pinpoint where the biggest benefits lie. How can you prioritize manufacturing improvement opportunities to ensure maximum value to the business? This Buyer’s Guide points to an array of software characteristics to support such decisions. You need digital means to support greater…
What do manufacturers need in MES to be competitive both today and in the future? Hint: it goes well beyond strong functional support and into what may sound like buzzwords, but are truly crucial architectural elements. In this paper, we group them into three elements: digital thread-ready, personalized, and leveraging a comprehensive digital twin. Each…
How can you supercharge continuous improvement (CI) to keep up with accelerating demands and stiff competition? As a manufacturer, this is a key question. Tech-Clarity research has some pointers to the answer, and FactoryEye’s got examples too. Join this webinar discussion Nov 16, 2022 at 2pm Eastern time to learn: A new set of expectations…
Should you be improving continuous improvement (CI) in your company? For many companies, the answer is yes. Find out the difference between a typical continuous improvement program and one that’s better in this infographic to see whether you have room for improvement on your CI. Data is at the heart of any CI program. Yet…
What can manufacturers do to gain full business value from IIoT investments? Julie Fraser shares three tips to create a firm foundation for success on The Peggy Smedley Show podcast. Hear four examples of how new technology infrastructure and architecture can support bridging the IT/OT divide. Plus a focus on process improvement and people. All…