- Written by: Rose of Sharon DeVos
Modern manufacturers depend on a suite of applications to manage their businesses effectively. Innovators are constantly thinking about the weak links and looking for solutions to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. IoT (Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 technologies offer new ways to speed up the flow of information, improve data accuracy, and predict problems. For smaller manufacturers, a great way to enter the IoT highway is with Direct Machine Data – or Machine Monitoring.
Read more: 5 Indicators You Are Ready for Direct Machine Monitoring
- Written by: Rose of Sharon DeVos
Manufacturers must pivot quickly.
I’m writing this article on April 16, 2020. The news is riveting. More than 22 million Americans have lost their jobs. Uncle Sam just made unrequested and greatly needed deposits in countless bank accounts. Many Americans are physically, spiritually and emotionally exhausted, working countless hours. And many others sit at home, warding off panic attacks, wonder how they will pay the bills and wishing they had work.
- Written by: Rose of Sharon DeVos
Things You Should Know to Decide on a Machine Data Solution Provider
Machine monitoring, Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Digital Transformation Strategy, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of things... No matter what you call it, it all requires using real-time machine data.
Read more: Things You Should Know Before Deciding on a Machine Data Solution
- Written by: Rose of Sharon DeVos
Right now, manufacturing is thriving in America, and many companies are investigating technologies that connect and collect data from equipment for real-time, actionable data. The field of options for machine monitoring software is getting more and more crowded. Almost everyone has heard that the future of manufacturing is IoT. But are the small to mid-size manufacturers convinced that IoT, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 strategies are a necessity for them, or do they view it as a “want”?
Read more: IIoT Data-Driven Manufacturing – Necessity or Want?
- Written by: Rose of Sharon DeVos
Manufacturers need a well-defined data-management strategy to capitalize on the promises of Industry 4.0. They need to collect increasingly comprehensive information; do it efficiently and ensure that the data is routinely analyzed and acted upon.
Read more: The Case for ERP-MOM Integration as Part of Your Data-Driven Manufacturing Strategy