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    Unleashing the Power of Digital Manufacturing at the Industrial Edge

    Manufacturers are expressing growing concerns about their business, given the uncertainty and fluctuations in demand brought about by economic instability.  

    Unleashing the Power of Digital Manufacturing at the Industrial Edge

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    Apac CIOOutlook | Tuesday, May 02, 2023

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    The adoption of advanced technologies and an industrial edge is rapidly transforming the manufacturing sector, making digital transformation essential. By prioritising cybersecurity, this evolution enhances efficiency and profitability.

    FREMONT, CA: Manufacturers are expressing growing concerns about their business, given the uncertainty and fluctuations in demand brought about by economic instability.  Manufacturing industries are competitive with the limited availability of natural resources.

    The use of automation and technological advancements has made it easier to incorporate local manufacturers into the global value chain. This has resulted in a heavy reliance on supply chain management, which helped to streamline operations, boost production efficiency, and enhance delivery timelines. Businesses are using the technology internally to accelerate and improve the transparency of the ordering, assembly, and delivery processes.

    Although digitalisation has provided many advantages for local manufacturers, there are also potential risks that need to be considered. For instance, purchasing systems allow suppliers of products, components, and services to directly connect with a manufacturer's system. The storage and sharing of sensitive data among various parties can increase the risk of privacy breaches and loss of confidentiality.

    The accelerating data manufacturing transformation will provide up-to-date information on the latest advancements in the manufacturing industry. It will enable organisations to adjust their digital transformation strategies to achieve sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Improving the speed and transparency of manufacturing requires a holistic approach that combines process optimisation, technology adoption, and effective communication.

    It is vital to take a comprehensive approach when modernising IT-based digital manufacturing solutions. This involves considering the entire production process and the specific needs of the business. The significance of assigning the current IT infrastructure and identifying areas that need improvement before making any changes. This could involve evaluating existing systems, workflows, and processes and gathering feedback from employees.

    The various approaches to improve digital manufacturing, such as introducing lean manufacturing, real-time data monitoring, automation, improved communication, digital technology adaptation, and continuous improvement. Prioritising the most impactful activities should be based on the assessment of the current system.

    Compared to traditional on-premises systems, cloud-based solutions offer more scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. Manufacturers can leverage these benefits by migrating some or all of their production IT systems to the cloud, which allows them to take advantage of the latest technology and trends. Adopting Industry 4.0 technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and robotics also improves manufacturing productivity and quality. Integrating these technologies into IT systems reduce downtime, enhances product quality, and increases productivity for manufacturers.

    The manufacturing industry becomes more data-driven, and it is essential to have a robust data management strategy in place. This involves implementing data analytics tools, establishing data governance policies, and adopting security measures to protect sensitive data. The importance of taking a holistic approach to accelerating digital transformation in the manufacturing industry, which includes considering the entire manufacturing process and the specific requirements of the business.

    Sustainable manufacturing refers to the adoption of production practices that fulfil present-day requirements while also preserving the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This entails balancing economic, environmental, and social factors in manufacturing processes to ensure that resources are utilised efficiently, the waste is minimised, and negative environmental and social impacts are reduced.

    Automation manufacturing refers to the use of advanced and highly efficient manufacturing processes. These systems can perform a range of tasks, including assembly, material handling, and quality control, without the need for human intervention. They are capable of operating continuously and can adjust to changing conditions, allowing manufacturers to increase production, improve quality, and reduce costs.

    Sustainable manufacturing is the practice of producing goods in a way that is economically viable, environmentally responsible, and socially accountable. It entails minimising environmental defacement, conserving resources, and ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees. Sustainability transformation focuses on enhancing social and corporate responsibility by improving the supply and value chains and achieving carbon neutrality.

    Digital manufacturing has two products,  enterprise visualisation and optimisation, which provides a platform for integrating and visualising corporate activities, and individual Enablement, which addresses issues related to talent transfer and labour imbalance.

    The sustainability transformation solutions include value chain optimisation, which supports the streamlining of cross-industry ecosystems, resilient supply chain, which promotes supply chain resilience in the face of various risks, and carbon neutrality, which focuses on achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

    Digital manufacturing transformation has become an essential aspect of the industrial world, and it is rapidly evolving. The adoption of advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, and big data analytics has enabled the optimisation of production processes, improved quality control, reduced downtime, and increased efficiency.

    To accelerate digital manufacturing transformation, industries invest in building an industrial edge. It is a local computing infrastructure that allows for the processing of real-time data from manufacturing equipment, thereby enabling faster decision-making and reducing latency.

    To achieve this, industries prioritise the adoption of open standards that facilitate interoperability between different components of the digital manufacturing ecosystem. Invest in cybersecurity measures to secure their networks from cyber threats.

    The digital manufacturing transformation is a continuous process, and industries continually adapt to emerging technologies to remain competitive. By investing in building an industrial edge and adopting open standards and cybersecurity measures, industries can accelerate their digital manufacturing transformation and reap the benefits of increased productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

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