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*…
Industry 4.0
Operations Data Management: Five Facets to Gain Batch Process Insights
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…
Buyer’s Guide for Digital Work Instructions
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…
Manufacturing Data: Can It Finally Flow? (guest blog)
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….
How to Benefit from Industry 4.0 Trends in 2021 (webcast)
How can manufacturers maximize value from their digital transformation efforts in 2021? In these uncertain times, it matters. There are some basics to leveraging Industry 4.0 trends. Success may be closer to your grasp than you realize. This live webinar has passed, but please click here to watch it free, on-demand. Find out where trends…