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INDUSTRY 4.0/IIoT SUCCESSFUL SMART MANUFACTURING
initiatives, manufacturers are advised to adjust or even redesign their processes in preparation for their industry 4.0 factory. Since the implementation of smart
manufacturing not only affects production lines but also other shop floor activities and top floor operations like sales, finance, HR, badly organised procedures might impede the adoption of new technologies, especially when it comes to automation. This could have a negative impact on the manufacturer’s entire performance. Digital connectivity also allows increased links with suppliers, customers and other production sites, forcing manufacturers to streamline their processes to avoid any accidents that may result from poor operation models. No matter how smart factories can
Nguyen Duc Kinh, from FPT Software, explains the key areas to focus on in order to turn your smart manufacturing ambitions into reality
efficiency, lower cost, higher product quality, improved safety and sustainability are all the expected advantages from next-generation, connected factories. Yet, many companies have not reaped adequate outcomes from their IoT investments. So, what are the key factors that could enable a successful implementation? Today, it is data that is disrupting how
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manufacturers operate. In a factory, valuable data can be collected from embedded sensors and connected production equipment, such as conveyors, fastening tools or robots. This data can come in many forms, for example, text, images, video, or sound recordings.
mart manufacturing has become the focus of manufacturers globally, thanks to its huge and diversified benefits. Asset
To fully exploit the power of this critical asset,
companies need to implement the right infrastructure, including connected devices, networks, protocols and storage, to support their ever-growing data flow – especially when they have plans for expansion. In addition, since most legacy systems in factories were designed independently and often lack the ability to communicate with each other, manufacturers need to unify data from disparate sources to create a single source of truth. This means they need software that can collect, process, analyse and store all data generated by the manufacturing process. One of the key benefits that businesses hope
to gain from smart manufacturing is that it could help to augment processes towards better operational efficiency. Yet, to accelerate and maximise the positive impact of any digital
become, people are still the key to success, but digitalisation can lead to profound changes in an organisation’s human resources structure. Some positions may no longer be necessary thanks to the adoption of robots, while other workers may be required to develop new capabilities to fully utilise advanced technologies. It is also likely that new roles will emerge. To ensure the successful collaboration between humans and machines, both managing and operational levels are required to be quick learners, more versatile, flexible and proactive so they can perform cross-functional roles. Not only do they need deep domain knowledge, technical know-how about handling equipment, data and automation are also essential. Manufacturing technologies advance every
day. A few years ago, robotics and 3D printing were in their infancy, but they have been widely adopted across many sectors. To remain competitive, organisations will need to keep up to date with and open to emerging technologies such as data analytics, high- performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, intuitive machinery and augmented reality. Smart manufacturing relies heavily on
connectivity among tools and systems, which makes it much more vulnerable to the risk of unauthorised access, data leaks, espionage and even sabotage. Given the multitude of connection points, a cyber attack may cause a more significant and widespread impact. At the same time, it is more difficult to protect complex systems against growing cyber threats. Overcoming these new security challenges requires stricter measures, including proper investments in robust IT infrastructure and security skills.
Nguyen Duc Kinh is FPT Software Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Global Automotive & Manufacturing Solutions Group
FPT Software
www.fpt-software.com
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