Abstract The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology Although the definition of the factory of the future (Factory of the Future) is changing over the years; even the name of the future factory is diverse. For example: "Chi...
The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology Although the definition of the factory of the future (Factory of the Future) is changing over the years; even the name of the future factory is diverse. For example: "Smart Manufacturing", "Industry 4.0" (Industry 4.0) or "Digital Enterprise". But one thing is clear: the future of the factory is the product of rapidly changing, disruptive technologies that slam the manufacturing industry. Innovations in information technology and operational technology are significant, and the integration of these two forces has led to a paradigm shift. The manufacturing industry is experiencing the fourth industrial revolution.
As analysts predict, “the stagnation and slow recovery of the post-economic crisis era will gradually evolve into a period of expansion for manufacturers. Although profit margins may still be squeezed, manufacturers can be more capable with tools that enable cost savings and capacity improvements. Easily achieve profit and growth goals. The impact of these technologies and the future of factories are growing."
According to statistics from IndustryWeek, 40% of manufacturers believe that smart manufacturing and its underlying technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), are at your fingertips and investment is at the right time.
The Huffington Post's analysis also pointed out that early adopters of modern solutions that at least partially implemented smart manufacturing initiatives achieved significant and well-documented results: 82% achieved efficiency gains; 49% Reduced product defects; 45% increased customer satisfaction.
Clearly, as manufacturers and their suppliers deploy technology across their entire manufacturing space, from product design to supply chain logistics, this impact will grow and become even more pronounced. Faster speeds, greater value, more innovation, and more responsiveness to the pressing needs of customers will become the new norm.
The five IT drivers for manufacturing modernization In the accelerated construction of the future factory, it is the impact of the new IT technology revolution, and the IT solution is the foundation of the future factory. Today, we are seeing an unprecedented change in the manufacturing industry. From cloud computing to the Internet of Things, companies are changing the way they do business, from the shop floor to the back office and the entire value chain. In order to fully benefit from the next generation of technology that transforms manufacturing, manufacturing companies should also consider taking advantage of new IT technologies as much as possible. Next, the author summarizes and summarizes today's IT technology into five major advantages. And analyze the reader one by one:
First, the visibility of the value chain, in order to achieve greater visibility across its value chain, manufacturers must eliminate “data silos†to enable different systems to interoperate. After all, if you are only stored in an "island" and lack a full-scale analysis of the environment and results, the data will be meaningless. They need to ensure real-time access to data to easily monitor the details of the entire manufacturing operation—not just within its manufacturing facilities. Interoperability is a key element that goes further than simple integration. Data must be fully utilized in the environment and used for event triggering and related operations. A highly flexible ERP system is the starting point for achieving this goal.
Second, mobile and social connections have clearly changed people's lives and perceptions of communication. As a result, people are no longer tied to the office, at the desk or in front of the PC. The same is true for managers of manufacturing companies, who may appear on the spot, at the core of operations, and so on. They even need access to vital data and systems 24/7 from a remote location. From the maintenance technicians who inspect the spare parts inventory when servicing the equipment to the warehouse manager who uses the tablet equipment to determine the forklift and the location of the personnel – mobile demand is everywhere. We live in a planet with more than 7.2 billion SIM cards in use—the number of mobile devices has surpassed the total population.
In social applications, manufacturers need to leverage integrated tools to gather conversations and use that information to build a knowledge base and document important decisions related to product design and customer orders. According to a recent survey, 61% of CEOs say that business processes that support social technology are critical to the business. According to McKinsey Global Institute, through the full implementation of social technology, companies have the opportunity to increase the productivity of their interactive staff (skilled knowledge workers) - managers and professionals - by 20% to 25%.
Of course, all IT changes don't open up today's hot topic—clouds, the agility brought by the cloud is also stimulating today's manufacturing industry, and manufacturers are more than ever needed to keep up with rapidly changing global trends. New markets, new customer needs, omni-channel sales, and increasing competition from startups are forcing manufacturers to be more agile. Accelerating the launch of products and offering richer products, highly configurable products and more value-added services is part of an effective effort by manufacturers to maintain market position, maintain or gain market share. Because cloud solutions provide faster deployment and implementation, they can support manufacturers to accomplish these initiatives.
Cloud solutions enable manufacturers to easily add branch offices, expand new manufacturing facilities, and set up new distribution hubs without investing in hardware and servers. The implementation takes only weeks rather than months; it is extremely easy to get the new facility ready and ready to use.
Analysts say the adoption of cloud solutions is on the rise. According to IDC's 2015 vertical IT and communications survey for 602 US manufacturers, cloud services are a top priority in manufacturers' IT initiatives, with more than 43% of manufacturers using public clouds and 56% of surveyed manufacturers Trial, proof of concept, or implementation of a private cloud. From a global perspective, the situation is similar to that of the United States. According to feedback from respondents who participated in IDC's 2014 CloudView survey, in fact, most manufacturers around the world currently use public clouds (66%) or private clouds (68%) for at least two applications.
Fourth, data originality. In the last century, gears, lubricants and steam “driven†the operation of manufacturing plants. Today, data is the driving force behind modern manufacturing. Insights from data analytics can help manufacturers focus more on the market, buying trends, customer attributes, raw material costs, time, labor, operating costs, and information about the products and consumers in the market. As the Internet of Things technology begins to take off, the role of big data will become increasingly prominent. So the challenge is not to collect as much data as possible, but to develop a data strategy. Manufacturers need a clear roadmap on how to turn their data into meaningful operations. Data “paralysis†is a real threat that must be circumvented.
Finally, the customer is the core. Perhaps the most important factor in the future of the fifth major factor of the factory. Today's market economy has entered a customer-centric model that focuses on delivery speed, product value and a superior customer experience. Consumers—in almost every industry—have a higher voice and are more variable, and if they are dissatisfied, they are more likely to find another place. It is difficult for any manufacturer to avoid dealing with irritating customers who typically share their complaints about products or services with hundreds of “friends†through social media. Modern customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, collaboration tools, online portals, and product configuration capabilities all contribute to a great customer experience. Warranty management and after-sales service capabilities also help to add value after product sales.
The above five IT advantages affect the formation and construction of future factories from various aspects. Of course, operating technology is also an important part of the future factory blueprint. Workshop production, manufacturing, assembly, automation, material handling, logistics, scheduling, and labor tracking are all operational factors that manufacturers looking to improve efficiency need to closely monitor.
As analysts predict, “the stagnation and slow recovery of the post-economic crisis era will gradually evolve into a period of expansion for manufacturers. Although profit margins may still be squeezed, manufacturers can be more capable with tools that enable cost savings and capacity improvements. Easily achieve profit and growth goals. The impact of these technologies and the future of factories are growing."
According to statistics from IndustryWeek, 40% of manufacturers believe that smart manufacturing and its underlying technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), are at your fingertips and investment is at the right time.
The Huffington Post's analysis also pointed out that early adopters of modern solutions that at least partially implemented smart manufacturing initiatives achieved significant and well-documented results: 82% achieved efficiency gains; 49% Reduced product defects; 45% increased customer satisfaction.
Clearly, as manufacturers and their suppliers deploy technology across their entire manufacturing space, from product design to supply chain logistics, this impact will grow and become even more pronounced. Faster speeds, greater value, more innovation, and more responsiveness to the pressing needs of customers will become the new norm.
The five IT drivers for manufacturing modernization In the accelerated construction of the future factory, it is the impact of the new IT technology revolution, and the IT solution is the foundation of the future factory. Today, we are seeing an unprecedented change in the manufacturing industry. From cloud computing to the Internet of Things, companies are changing the way they do business, from the shop floor to the back office and the entire value chain. In order to fully benefit from the next generation of technology that transforms manufacturing, manufacturing companies should also consider taking advantage of new IT technologies as much as possible. Next, the author summarizes and summarizes today's IT technology into five major advantages. And analyze the reader one by one:
First, the visibility of the value chain, in order to achieve greater visibility across its value chain, manufacturers must eliminate “data silos†to enable different systems to interoperate. After all, if you are only stored in an "island" and lack a full-scale analysis of the environment and results, the data will be meaningless. They need to ensure real-time access to data to easily monitor the details of the entire manufacturing operation—not just within its manufacturing facilities. Interoperability is a key element that goes further than simple integration. Data must be fully utilized in the environment and used for event triggering and related operations. A highly flexible ERP system is the starting point for achieving this goal.
Second, mobile and social connections have clearly changed people's lives and perceptions of communication. As a result, people are no longer tied to the office, at the desk or in front of the PC. The same is true for managers of manufacturing companies, who may appear on the spot, at the core of operations, and so on. They even need access to vital data and systems 24/7 from a remote location. From the maintenance technicians who inspect the spare parts inventory when servicing the equipment to the warehouse manager who uses the tablet equipment to determine the forklift and the location of the personnel – mobile demand is everywhere. We live in a planet with more than 7.2 billion SIM cards in use—the number of mobile devices has surpassed the total population.
In social applications, manufacturers need to leverage integrated tools to gather conversations and use that information to build a knowledge base and document important decisions related to product design and customer orders. According to a recent survey, 61% of CEOs say that business processes that support social technology are critical to the business. According to McKinsey Global Institute, through the full implementation of social technology, companies have the opportunity to increase the productivity of their interactive staff (skilled knowledge workers) - managers and professionals - by 20% to 25%.
Of course, all IT changes don't open up today's hot topic—clouds, the agility brought by the cloud is also stimulating today's manufacturing industry, and manufacturers are more than ever needed to keep up with rapidly changing global trends. New markets, new customer needs, omni-channel sales, and increasing competition from startups are forcing manufacturers to be more agile. Accelerating the launch of products and offering richer products, highly configurable products and more value-added services is part of an effective effort by manufacturers to maintain market position, maintain or gain market share. Because cloud solutions provide faster deployment and implementation, they can support manufacturers to accomplish these initiatives.
Cloud solutions enable manufacturers to easily add branch offices, expand new manufacturing facilities, and set up new distribution hubs without investing in hardware and servers. The implementation takes only weeks rather than months; it is extremely easy to get the new facility ready and ready to use.
Analysts say the adoption of cloud solutions is on the rise. According to IDC's 2015 vertical IT and communications survey for 602 US manufacturers, cloud services are a top priority in manufacturers' IT initiatives, with more than 43% of manufacturers using public clouds and 56% of surveyed manufacturers Trial, proof of concept, or implementation of a private cloud. From a global perspective, the situation is similar to that of the United States. According to feedback from respondents who participated in IDC's 2014 CloudView survey, in fact, most manufacturers around the world currently use public clouds (66%) or private clouds (68%) for at least two applications.
Fourth, data originality. In the last century, gears, lubricants and steam “driven†the operation of manufacturing plants. Today, data is the driving force behind modern manufacturing. Insights from data analytics can help manufacturers focus more on the market, buying trends, customer attributes, raw material costs, time, labor, operating costs, and information about the products and consumers in the market. As the Internet of Things technology begins to take off, the role of big data will become increasingly prominent. So the challenge is not to collect as much data as possible, but to develop a data strategy. Manufacturers need a clear roadmap on how to turn their data into meaningful operations. Data “paralysis†is a real threat that must be circumvented.
Finally, the customer is the core. Perhaps the most important factor in the future of the fifth major factor of the factory. Today's market economy has entered a customer-centric model that focuses on delivery speed, product value and a superior customer experience. Consumers—in almost every industry—have a higher voice and are more variable, and if they are dissatisfied, they are more likely to find another place. It is difficult for any manufacturer to avoid dealing with irritating customers who typically share their complaints about products or services with hundreds of “friends†through social media. Modern customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, collaboration tools, online portals, and product configuration capabilities all contribute to a great customer experience. Warranty management and after-sales service capabilities also help to add value after product sales.
The above five IT advantages affect the formation and construction of future factories from various aspects. Of course, operating technology is also an important part of the future factory blueprint. Workshop production, manufacturing, assembly, automation, material handling, logistics, scheduling, and labor tracking are all operational factors that manufacturers looking to improve efficiency need to closely monitor.
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