As futuristic as it might sound, working with co-bots is actually not something from a sci-fi movie and robots are not out to take your jobs. Actually, the use of this technology will likely increase the number of jobs in the manufacturing industry. Thomas said, "While these innovations are making manufacturing operations more efficient, more accurate, and more streamlined, they’re hardly filling the same roles as current employees." Increasing safety for your employees while also increasing their skills/job satisfaction is a win-win. "The human worker, freed from more tedious jobs, can now acquire more training, taking on new responsibilities and learning new skills."
Industry 4.0 doesn't only have impacts "behind the scenes." It can actually improve your customers' experience! Forbes said, "The delivery phase is a critical aspect of the supply chain that can make ...
As with many industries, architecture is trying to lessen their environmental impact. Industry 4.0 could help! The Sustainability Times said, "With the coming of Industry 4.0, architects aspiring for ...
Industry Week says a question you should always be asking yourself is, "Who else can use this data?" They are absolutely right. So much of the data that is collected never goes to good use. Industry W...
While it's understandable that you might want to complete your Industry 4.0 initiatives as soon as possible, when you accelerate the process you could run into some problems. One major roadblock could...
Data is the base of manufacturing and making informed decisions. Industry Week said, "The advent of digital processes and growth of data as an asset has other, profound implications for manufacturing....
It's good to be concerned about cybersecurity. There are absolutely security threats when you implement industry 4.0, but you can manage them! Be sure that your systems are updated and your files are ...
Solving problems is easier when you prepare! Sometimes some road bumps come along when implementing Industry 4.0, but if you take the time to prepare they should be fairly easy to deal with. The main ...
Industry 4.0 technology may already feel like the future, but there are so many more possibilities out there! Technology Decisions said, "The leaps in technological advancements, analytics, visibility...
