There’s no question that digital operations are transforming manufacturing. A range of innovations that fall under the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or Industry 4.0 umbrella all point towards more computer-integrated manufacturing operations or the ‘connected enterprise’.
IIn a previous blog post we outlined the 5 key benefits of computer-integrated manufacturing and introduced the concept of the Integrated Manufacturing Operations Centre (IMOC).
Open source software is everywhere. Businesses today have access to thousands of open source software solutions - from enterprise resource planning, finance and accounting and customer relationship management, to e-commerce and communication systems.
Implementing new operational software or technology is a stressful, risk-filled undertaking for any business, but it is a necessary part of any digital transformation journey.
It’s not too far-fetched to say that manufacturing – or any industry – cannot function without software. Manufacturing software is especially relevant at a time where manufacturers are seeking out ways to streamline core processes and drive efficiencies.
Thousands of customers travelling through Melbourne Airport each day are unknowingly enjoying a smoother airport experience, thanks to a ground-breaking real-time data integration solution which has turned heads in the tech industry.
Manufacturers are definitely the underdog in the game of consumer buying. With ever increasing pressure to reduce production costs coming from both global competition as well as consumers with powerful voices, manufacturers are really under the pump.
The year 2009 was tough. Different sectors of economies all over the world were still reeling from the effects of the GFC, and manufacturing was no exception. In Australia, the ABC reported that manufacturing made up only 9% of GDP, down from 27% in 2008.
Micrologistics is a relatively new idea in supply chain circles. While it may conjure up images of miniscule people maneuvering their wee bags of produce to their tiny cottages, in practice the idea is actually much bigger.
“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next ten. Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction.”– Bill Gates.
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