IIoT Platforms: To build your own or to partner with the pros?
When it comes to proprietary data and remaining competitive, it’s no wonder that the first reaction of many companies is to look into building whatever they need, in-house. The prevailing arguments are that the product, and the data that comes from implementing it, will be under their control and be fully customized to their needs. […]
Using Cloud Software for Increased Productivity
The concept of cloud computing has been around for decades. And it was originally derived from the flow charts and diagrams used to envision the early foundations of the internet. Even then, the concept of linking many devices as an accumulation of computing resources with increased analytical power was seen as valuable. What is Cloud […]
Finding the Right Cloud Solution for Manufacturers
As more and more manufacturers begin digital transformations to take advantage of emerging technologies within Industry 4.0, choosing the right cloud-based solution is critical. Not only is each product category unique within its given industry segment, each manufacturing company within that segment has specific needs and each begins from a different starting point on the […]
Four key benefits of PaaS for Manufacturers
In today’s global economy, modern manufacturing is highly competitive, with companies vying for market share and often operating on razor-thin margins. To maintain a competitive edge, companies continuously push for improvements in efficiency through process improvement and increased OEE. That search for solutions to drive these improvements has led many manufacturers to look to Platform […]
What is Equipment-as-a-Service? The benifits of EaaS
Paradigm shifts define the world as we know it. One example is IT services and how they were managed in the earlier days of the digital transformation. Two decades ago, enterprises who intended to use digital technology to optimize business operations had to set up physical data centers, develop specialized apps and employ professionals to […]
Concern about SaaS and Cloud? Here’s what you need to know
Cloud and SaaS Continue to Instill Fear Change can be scary, especially in manufacturing, where tradition and corporate culture can make it difficult to stray from the norm. Many manufacturing managers have been burned by initiatives that went nowhere after long and arduous learning curves and now resist change even more. This has certainly been […]
How Cloud and SaaS make Smart Manufacturing Cheaper, Secure
The choice between using on-premise software and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) is currently a hot topic for manufacturers. Here are some key points to help you better understand the benefits of SaaS and why many manufacturers are shifting towards this solution. Security Concerns and Solutions Previous Concerns In the past, many manufacturers were concerned that cloud-based software […]
5 Advantages of SaaS for Manufacturers
The days of on-premise everything are gone, and many people in the manufacturing world are glad to bid them adieu. Today, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) dominates the manufacturing technology landscape, and for good reason. SaaS offers a host of benefits to manufacturers who fully utilize its capabilities while freeing up in-house resources for other tasks. In today’s […]
Difference between Takt Time vs Cycle Time vs Lead Time
With IIoT, digital transformation, and the next industrial revolution underway, some resources make technology adoptions sound easy. Meanwhile, many are still confused about terms such as takt times, lead times, and cycle times. The following will explain the difference between these time metrics, the formulas behind them, how to calculate each, and how they can […]
What is cycle time? How to calculate and reduce cycle time
When it comes to production environments, it’s always a question of how much can be produced, how quickly, and at what cost. At the end of the day, how efficient are we? Cycle time is one of the best measures we can use to analyze the efficiency of a production process and allows managers to drill […]