Machinery in modern facilities relies on data more than operators to function. This reliance on data has sharply risen with the introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) in manufacturing operations. IoT devices enable machine-to-machine (M2M) communication where devices in your facility can share information. IoT also enables the communication between devices and cloud computing […]
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The fourth industrial revolution has been impacting organizations worldwide since 2011. While Industry 4.0 is not something most are unfamiliar with, not all people understand just how impactful it’s been and how significant the impact will continue to be. Industry 4.0 hasn’t just impacted the way manufacturers perform processes; it’s completely optimized organizations at every […]
In the past, several technological innovations have revolutionized the way people and companies work. One of the most recent innovations is the metaverse. You may be familiar with the metaverse in terms of entertainment, such as AR and VR, but have you learned about the metaverse’s capability to transform business operations? Increasingly, business leaders are […]
When people think about automation, they usually think about an increase in productivity and a decrease in human support. However, within manufacturing, much of automation’s value in increased productivity results from how it promotes employee satisfaction. Automation can communicate many things to workers when used in the correct contexts, making them feel valued, safe, and […]
As a company, you should always be looking for ways to improve logistics processes. Staying complacent is not the best way to run your business. You may be thinking, “what I do now works fine,” but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look for ways to improve. Making improvements to your processes helps you improve your […]
So, you havedecided it is time for your manufacturing or logistics company to invest in an industrial asset tracking solution! While there are numerous reasons for your company to implement asset tracking, the decision to do so is typically driven by one basic need – having critical assets that must be protected. Making the right […]
Overprocessing is a common problem for manufacturers in which materials are wasted by a product going through a stage of the production process more times than necessary. This results in more money being spent on materials, more time being spent on a single product, and in the worst-case scenario, the product itself being destroyed. As […]
The ‘smart city’ phenomenon has been fascinating humankind for thousands of years. Think back to ancient Rome a complex interconnected urban system that applied new technologies to manage everything from public transport systems to the distribution of energy sources. In those days aqueducts and water drainage systems transformed citizens’ lives not to mention the paved […]
As telecommunications technology progresses, a new connectivity era is about to dawn. The simple-looking SIM card is jumping on the bandwagon of technology change, becoming increasingly software-defined. This new eSIM technology has the potential to enhance connectivity, permitting a reduction in IoT deployment costs, says Mohit Shrivastava, chief analyst ICT at Future Market Insights. Besides, chief information officers […]
Warehouse automation can come in different forms. The most familiar form is machines and robots throughout the production process. A form of automation less familiar to companies is inventory management processes. Automation through the use of machinery has shown clear value, but only a few companies see the value of automation at the next level. […]