Manufacturers are investing in new business models despite economic uncertainty
An annual global research report released today, titled The Voice of Digital Leaders in Manufacturing 2024, interviewed global B2B digital leaders and decision-makers from large industrial manufacturers. Key findings include: • The number of organizations relying on e-commerce for aftermarket services
2024’s Big Challenges: What Every Manufacturer Must Overcome
In the throes of 2024, manufacturers are at a crucial juncture, facing a landscape brimming with both unparalleled challenges and transformative opportunities. Our comprehensive ebook, "2024's Big Challenges: What Every Manufacturer Must Overcome," offers an incisive look into the top
ABB Enhances Control Room Conditions for Operator Wellbeing
In the industrial sector, the well-being of control room operators has historically taken a backseat, with many overlooking the impact of workspace conditions on operational efficiency and safety. ABB's recent launch of its Operator Wellbeing Service (OWS) marks a significant
Unveiling the DCN Framework by Schneider, Intel, and Red Hat
Schneider Electric, in a groundbreaking collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, has announced during the ARC Forum 2024 the launch of a Distributed Control Node (DCN) software framework, a significant step forward in open automation infrastructure. This innovative framework is
How to improve manufacturing energy efficiency with analytics software
Manufacturing processes consume a lot of energy, with chemicals, paper and pulp, metal, and food manufacturing being the most energy-intensive industries. Yet, more and more manufacturers are putting energy use optimization on their agendas for cost-saving and sustainability purposes. Moreover,
Sustainable Transformation in Machine Tool Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry is facing a growing challenge: to reduce its environmental impact while maintaining productivity and profitability. Saving resources is not only a moral imperative but also a crucial factor for business success. We understand this, and our comprehensive product
Unleashing the Power of Industrial Data to Transform Business Operations
The current state of manufacturing data integration serves as a primary barrier to enabling true digital transformation. According to Deloitte research, manufacturers list poor integrations (60%), disjointed data systems (46%), and data collection that is not standardized (46%) as their
IIoT and Advanced Condition Monitoring: The Future of Industrial Excellence
In the industrial landscape, one of the most pressing challenges faced by organisations is the unpredictability of equipment failures. Such unplanned downtimes not only result in significant financial losses but also disrupt the entire production chain, leading to missed deadlines,
ERP and lean manufacturing: eliminating muda
Muda is the Japanese word for "wastefulness" and was initially popularized by Toyota as the main concept behind lean manufacturing. Muda refers to any activity that consumes resources without adding any value to the end product, including waste, overproduction, defects,