Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution is the next phase of the industrial revolution that focuses on automation, interconnectivity, machine learning, and real-time data analytics. Industry 4.0 not only helps in improving manufacturing efficiency but also revolutionizes the way businesses operate. Simply put, Industry 4.0 is about the digitization of the manufacturing and production […]
At the heart of the smart shop floor, lies a unison of intelligent machines, advanced analytics, and a barrage of people who work day-in and day-out to overcome the many challenges that the traditional manufacturing setting brings about. These challenges range from plant capacity to equipment utilization, operational efficiency to cost optimization. The benefits that […]
The IoT boom has caused millions (or even billions) of devices to be connected together in a big ecosystem of sensors. Reports expect the IoT market to be worth $1.6 trillion by 2025! With the world shifting to pulses of 1’s and 0’s, veracity of complex assessments has never seen a brighter limelight before. And […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption in the world of work and has compelled organizations to look at new ways of conducting everyday business. Organizations and industries have had to fasten technology adoption to navigate the complex challenges brought about by the pandemic. The changing times demand organizations to become more responsive and agile. […]
Field force automation is all about providing the right environment for your frontline workforce to collaborate efficiently, optimize their operations, and ensure high productivity. Many organizations have several people deployed on the field on a regular basis. Managing this chunk of field workforce effectively while ensuring complete transparency can often become a challenge to warrant […]
For manufacturers across various industry verticals and sizes, it is an on-going struggle to ensure that their distributor network works seamlessly. However, many manufacturers are still stuck with legacy systems and manual, paper-based transactions with their distributors, having absolutely no clarity of how their distributors are performing. This also results in a serious lag when […]
As competition continues to rise, small and medium businesses must explore all options to stay ahead of their competitors and build customer trust at the earliest. And the team that remains the face of a business is undoubtedly the field sales force. They are at the forefront of your business operations, interacting with hundreds and […]
Wearable Tech for Your Machines One fine morning, you wake up to the sound of chirping birds. After a morning jog, your watch gives you an alert on abnormal heartbeat. You consult a professional, problem is identified, nipped at bud and you go home feeling safe. Everything that could’ve been said about the marvels of […]
There are good factories and then there is the best. The fine line demarcating these two is a universally accepted metric and renowned jargon in the corporate grapevine, known as Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). Often interchanged with the term Productivity, OEE, unlike the former has a narrower scope. OEE is closely hinged to a sub-process, […]
The small and medium businesses (SMEs) form the most important building blocks in the economic growth of any nation. According to CII, SMEs account for nearly 30% of India’s GDP, employing nearly 460 million people. The sector also forms up to 33.4% of India’s output in the manufacturing domain, employing around 120 million Indians. As […]