Making the value of technology clear
What are realistic expectations for a manufacturing execution system (MES)? Should you expect more from MES? MES has been available for decades. That is good news and bad news. Those with experience of older systems – and even many MES offered today – may have a limited view of what such a system can do….
What are some keys to success with Industry 4.0? And what does mindfulness have to do with it? Listen to this fireside chat with Julie Fraser, hosted by the Industry 4.0 Club’s Mike Ungar and Mike Yost to start thinking about your ecosystem for success. An ecosystem is the environment in which a variety of…
Has the time come to do continuous improvement (CI) on the approach to CI? We think so. There is a new era in manufacturing, so it’s time for a new era in continuous improvement programs. We interviewed manufacturers, consultants, and associations to validate the notion we explain in this white paper. Please enjoy the summary*…
What makes it so difficult to manage operations data and achieve AI success in batch process industries? There are many valid answers, and it’s crucial to address them all. In this white paper, we explore special issues around mindset, complexity, multiple disciplines, and a variety of dispersed data. We also address how these batch process…
With increasing demands for highly skilled operators, yet a shortage of workers with those skills, what can manufacturers do to boost manufacturing productivity? With workforce shortages, market volatility, and rising costs plaguing most manufacturers, many are turning to new ways of operating, and digital transformation is playing a pivotal role. Digital work instructions can be…
What current challenge have manufacturers been wrestling with for at least 35 years? System integration. Getting manufacturing data to flow has always been a problem. And it still is. Based on Tech-Clarity research The Manufacturing Data Challenge: Lessons from Top Performers, most of the 300 respondents’ companies need better ways to integrate IT and OT data….