In a nutshell: Industry 4.0 workforce empowerment is the secret sauce In an age where technology evolves at breakneck speed, it’s imperative that manufacturing leaders don’t just keep pace but stay ahead of the curve. And what is clear is that Industry 4.0 is not just about technology; fundamentally, Industry 4.0 workforce empowerment is the …
Executive Summary: Igniting the Future of Manufacturing: Insights from the Industry 4.0 Frontline In a world where digital transformation dictates the pace of business evolution, the manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture. A recent HiveMind webinar featuring the insightful perspectives of Nick Leeder & Co. shed light on this very transformation, demystifying Industry 4.0 …
In the fast-moving world of the manufacturing industry, especially within the food sector, “embracing change in manufacturing” isn’t just a fancy phrase; it’s a necessity for survival and growth. The recent report from Food Industry Executive, sponsored by Catena Solutions and titled “How to Unlock Change in a Manufacturing Environment,” sheds light on this critical …
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Keeping it brief: The Future Manufacturing Strategies is Transforming Challenges into Opportunities In an era defined by rapid technological evolution, environmental urgency, and global interconnectedness, the manufacturing sector stands at a critical juncture. The decisions made today will shape the future of individual companies and determine their roles in a sustainable, resilient, and technologically advanced …
If you only have a minute: Putting People at the Heart of Manufacturing Technology Adoption As the manufacturing world speeds up, manufacturing technology adoption is at every turn, a standout report instigated by Nick Leeder and Sharan Burrow from the International Trade Union Confederation shines a light on what really matters. This report, a joint …
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In our final instalment of the our mini series on “Monday MES“, lets explore how you can measure how MES can improve operations performance?. In our previous posts we simplified the definition of MES (to Gordon Ramsay!) and looked at why MES should be part of your digital strategy. In this final post we go …
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Welcome to the second instalment of our “Monday MES” series of posts. In this post we explore whether why MES is a key part of a digital strategy for a manufacturer. Why should MES be a key part of any digital manufacturing strategy? MES is a key part of a digital strategy for a manufacture …
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What is a MES for a manufacture and how does it benefit them? A simple question which can be confusing to answer. We are going to try and demystify some of the confusion around MES in the first of our “Monday MES” series which we will publish over the next few weeks. We hear a …
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Rockwell recently published their 8th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report which is an awesome read if you have a few minutes to spare. It states that “we’ve experienced 20 years of evolution in 2 years” according to Blake Morret, with the recent advancements in technology. Yet, if we walk the lines in the plant …
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We’ll be skipping a post or two in the coming weeks, as we are off on holiday (or vacation 😁). Our aim is to get some serious downtime and come back refreshed. Just a little something on digital transformation! With the restrictions over the past few years and the changes to passport rules with Brexit, …