industry 4.0 / smart factories
MeeTINg deMaNd Through producTIve soluTIoNs
the reopening of the economy, will for many manufacturers, see a sudden uplift in product demand, affecting workloads and operations. But, with the sector continuing to face labour shortages for some time to come, this will place greater pressure on factories and their workers. therefore, technology will be pivotal in helping
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manufacturers to overcome these challenges and support their workers in fulfilling orders. this is because industry 4.0 and solutions centred around data, automation and flexibility will help factories to work smarter, helping to increase productivity and efficiency.
s the uK starts to look beyond coVid-19, the manufacturing industry needs to be prepared for significant challenges.
With the manufacturing industry continuing to face challenges around increasing demand and labour shortages, Matt Newman, head of Manufacturing at IT managed service provider, Timico, examines how technology can play a pivotal role in enhancing productivity on the factory floor.
opTIMIsINg cloud IN a sMarT facTory a cloud connectivity solution needs to be a significant consideration for a manufacturer if they are utilising smart factory operations to improve productivity. simply put, a smart factory relies on advanced technology and automated intelligence, with some or all of a business’ applications, data and resources being hosted in a cloud platform. this data is then optimised to enable systems to run and manufacture products independently, without employee assistance. at a time when factories face increased
demand for products, smart technology increases productivity and ensures that high levels of demand can still be met. orders can be produced and delivered in a faster timeframe, providing customer satisfaction, and giving manufacturers that much-needed competitive edge.
eNhaNcINg collaboraTIoN for a factory floor to be as efficient and productive as possible, team leaders and managers need to be able to communicate effectively with office departments including planning, quality assurance and customer service. However, with more businesses and offices looking at a hybrid way of working, this brings challenges in terms of communication and work delivery. Virtual online video conferencing platforms such as microsoft teams and Zoom have proved increasingly popular for enhancing productivity. through these platforms, managers on the factory floor can seamlessly communicate with office staff working from home. cloud based solution, microsoft 365, also enables all users to access, share and edit files securely from an office desktop, tablet or mobile. these solutions can speed up time to
14 may 2021 | factory&HandLinGsoLutions
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