INTELLIGENT MANUFACTURING BLOG

The past two years have taught us that a strong and responsive supply chain is vital for success during sudden disruptions and changes in trading environments. Admittedly, not every supply chain challenge is going to be as extreme as the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing worldwide lockdown.  However, the fact remains that an agile supply chain...

Many pharmaceutical manufacturers still rely on batch testing and processing. This is a reliable method of production, but it is often a slow and inefficient one. Manufacturing pharmaceutical products often involves multiple stages, carried out using different equipment. It’s an effective process, but not necessarily the most efficient way to do...

Emerging technologies like advanced analytics and AI are transforming the world of manufacturing. This creates new opportunities in the industrial, social and environmental fields. Data is critical in this transformation, as is companies’ ability to analyse and leverage it effectively. While manufacturers are making strides in this area, most...

After nearly two full years of COVID, the pandemic is still a serious issue. Now that vaccines are being rolled out globally and effective treatments seem to be on the horizon, there may finally be faint hints of light at the end of this long tunnel. But the pandemic has already impacted the world on many levels – personal, social, and...

​Since spring 2020, there has been a global shortage of semiconductors. With demand currently far outpacing supply, the need to maximise throughput and minimise waste has never been more acute. Of course, improvements in these areas also have positive effects on sustainability. Elisa IndustrIQ is at the forefront of the drive to boost...

​The pandemic-related product shortages - from computer chips to construction materials - were supposed to be resolved by now. But they’re not. Instead, the world has gained a lesson in the ripple effects of disruption. As a result, companies are looking for ways to strengthen their supply chains.     COVID-19 has tested supply chains like never...

Imagine driving a car where the dashboard reports yesterday’s speed and distance covered. It sounds odd but this is how many are operating their factories. They know the previous day’s output and OEE numbers but that is of little help in maximizing today’s performance. What they need are manufacturing dashboards that display real-time, actionable...

COVID-19 made working from home and digital collaboration new norms in enterprises. But, in factories and processing plants, remote working is not as easy to arrange. Because of the pandemic's lengthened impact, you must hurry up to enable your organization and facilities with new, flexible ways of working to keep your production with a simple,...

As a manufacturer, you probably know what to expect from the future. You will have to produce more customized products and run smaller lot sizes while increasing production velocity and reducing costs. Ultimately, this will test how efficiently you can manage the material flow. Are you ready? Many manufacturers are not because of one simple...

If you have a hard time getting accurate information about how your business is operating and performing, you’re not alone. In fact, most manufacturers we talk to say that the inability to share or access data prevents them from gaining the visibility and control they need. The problem stems from valuable data that’s locked inside multiple,...