In 2016, when I wrote about IT/OT convergence as one of the key mantras in smart manufacturing, my opinion was that IT/OT convergence was not only a technical issue, but an organizational one. In essence, this idea of convergence is not just about connecting two networks, but creating an organization where responsibilities are unified. At the very least, the IT and operations managers (CIO and COO) need...
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If your organization doesn’t want to be left behind, a digital transformation initiative is imperative. However, an investment in the technology isn’t the only step, an investment in the people and project management is just as important. As I wrote in the previous blog, I found a lot of inspirational points in an interesting study published by LNS Research on digital transformation called: Understanding Industrial Transformation...
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A push into digital transformation is not as easy as it sounds. It takes an effort from the whole organization to get the process started, but there are many steps and precautions to understand before the initiative can even begin. I recently read an interesting study published from LNS Research on digital transformation called, Understanding Industrial Transformation Today: Digital Readiness is the Foundation for Success. It...
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March 2019, Food Engineering Magazine If you’re not embarking on the digital transformation journey, you’ll be flying blind without the instrumentation and computing capabilities to keep you focused on your target: producing quality, food-safe product and staying ahead of your competition. In fact, without actionable information from plantwide sensors and processes, surviving in the future will be difficult. Digital transformation of your plant and entire process can help...
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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION Discrete manufacturing operations depend on their ability to manage a high mix of products with unique routings. Even with a flexible workforce and interchangeable equipment, there are complexities when it comes to scheduling capable equipment, assigning employees who possess the required skillsets, and organizing unique work instructions for a variety of products. Manufacturing Operation Management systems manage product definitions, resource capabilities, and work instructions...
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