Unveiling the Wonders of Smart Manufacturing: A Journey Through Time Travel and Root Cause Analysis
By: Steven Hewitt, Rockwell Automation
Unveiling the Wonders of Smart Manufacturing: A Journey Through Time Travel and Root Cause Analysis
By: Steven Hewitt, Rockwell Automation
Exploring the Industrial Metaverse: Shaping the Future of Work
By: John Jackiw, Dassault Systemes
In recent times, the concept of the "Metaverse" has sparked the curiosity and excitement of technology aficionados and visionaries. Originating from the realms of science fiction and propelled into the spotlight by the technological sector, the Metaverse embodies a virtual, interconnected cosmos where individuals have the opportunity to engage in work, leisure, and social interactions. Although the Metaverse is frequently linked with the realms of entertainment and gaming, a groundbreaking horizon is on the rise—the Industrial Metaverse. Through this blog post, we will explore the essence of the Industrial Metaverse and examine its potential to revolutionize the landscape of work.
The Case for Investing in Manufacturing Analytics
By: Larry White, Profitability Analytics Center of Excellence
The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA.org) in collaboration with LNS Research, has recently unveiled the findings of their eagerly anticipated biannual survey, "Analytics That Matter." This comprehensive study sheds light on the tangible benefits that industry pioneers have reaped from their strategic investments in analytics capabilities. For organizations on the fence about amplifying their investment in manufacturing analytics, this piece sheds light on the significant benefits and success stories that could sway your decision.
2024: The Year Manufacturing Tech Matures
By Bill Rokos, Parsec
Digital transformation has been on business leaders’ minds for years now. Across industries and sectors, organizations have invested trillions of dollars in digital tools to streamline business functions, drive productivity and develop a deeper understanding of their performance. And, in the past few years, manufacturers have finally been able to get in on the process.
Manufacturing’s lagging adoption is not the fault of its leaders. The first wave of enterprise digitalization solutions focused squarely on software and solutions designed to streamline offices and enterprise operations. Information technology (IT), not operations technology (OT), ruled the day. Now, advancements in industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices have turned digitalized manufacturing from an idealistic future into a realistic, achievable present.
The Future of Manufacturing Isn’t What You Think
By Eddy Azad, Parsec
The events of the past several years have uncovered vulnerabilities affecting manufacturing operations and their inconsistent supply chains. Manufacturing was severely impacted by inherent production inefficiencies, shortage of labor and unreliable availability of raw goods needed to produce enough product to meet demand. The fallout of these events is still being felt today; product recalls are at a 10-year high, and supply chain issues still abound.
In our digitally connected world, on-demand ordering has become the expected norm. When it comes to manufacturing, this is a non-trivial expectation. While undoubtedly presenting opportunities for profit and record-setting growth potential, this expectation has also acted as a stress test for many operations. As we have seen, a breakdown of already stretched supply chains—be it upstream with suppliers, at the factory level or downstream with distribution partners—can result in global marketplaces underperforming. Supply falls, demand is unfulfilled, and we are left grappling with macro challenges like inflation, critical material shortages and more.