LEADERSHIP AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE !
LEADERSHIP AS A CATALYST FOR CHANGE ! More than ever, Leadership has assumed primary significance in managing teams for Success. Dynamicity of Business environment calls for quick changes in People, adapting on the go to the demands of Business. Good Leadership is to catalyze change for the better. Many a times, in an established Organisation, due to various obvious reasons, resistance...
INDIA – The New World Order
Can India become the Centre of the New World Order ? The past couple of months saw two global events which squarely positioned India as a key global geo-political player. First was the BRICS Summit in South Africa, where 6 new member countries were added to BRICS and their choices show a strong India imprint (despite of China)! Also, the...
EMI Suite 4.0
Digital Business Transformation with EMI Suite 4.0 : A Step Towards Efficiency and Competitiveness In an increasingly connected and technologically advanced world, digitalization has become a fundamental tool for the success and survival of companies in all sectors. Proper digitization of business processes optimizes efficiency internally and enables better adaptation to changing market demands and increased competitiveness in the global landscape. One...
Digital Twin Design
Designing and Developing a Digital Twin: Considerations for Successful Implementation Introduction Advancements in technologies are enabling enterprises across the sectors to take notice and embrace them to solve business challenges and drive productivity to stay competitive. These technologies have led the way towards Industry 4.0 (a.k.a) Fourth Industrial Revolution which is a suite of next generation technologies that help solving business...
Protecting Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Threats is Crucial Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats is crucial to ensure the stability and security of essential services such as energy, water, transportation, and communication systems. Here are key steps to help safeguard critical infrastructure from cyber threats: 1. Risk Assessment and Management: Identify and assess vulnerabilities in the infrastructure's IT and operational technology (OT) systems. ...
Concurrent Engineering
How ‘Concurrent Engineering’ can Transform Product Development, Reduce Time-To-Market at Manufacturing Firms ? For manufacturing firms, bringing down the ‘Time-To-Market’ window – calculated from the moment of a new product’s conception in the Research and Development (R&D) laboratories to its release in the market – is one of the not-too-many certain ways of maximising their profits. By getting its product to...
Cyber Risk, Protection & Safety in 2023
Cyber Risk, Protection and Safety in 2023 Cyber risk refers to the potential for loss or damage to an organization’s information technology systems, data, or reputation as a result of a cyber attack or other malicious activity. Cyber risk can arise from a variety of sources, including external hackers, insider threats, and unintentional user errors. Cyber risk is no longer a...
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill ( DPDP Bill ) 2023, a much-needed legislation in India As the most awaited and much needed legislation in India is getting prepared to release, I would like to take some time to give a brief overview on this Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP) to understand about this bill’s expectations, the need of it...
Unlocking Digital Growth
Manufacturing Industry - Unlocking Digital Growth with AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way manufacturing industries plan, develop, and operate. By using AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, manufacturing companies can achieve valuable advantages: for example, gain detailed insights into their operations, optimize their processes, improve the quality of their existing...
ABC of LEADERSHIP
ABC of LEADERSHIP “ Success follows people who pursue excellence” AN OVERVIEW: Following the success of IT industry, India has emerged as Global Manufacturing Hub. India's competitive, skilled manpower is attracting several companies, spanning diverse industries, making India a Global Manufacturing powerhouse. India with its vast & varied human skills is an attractive destination for many leading Global Organizations – Mercedes,...
The whole new world of Industry 4.0
The whole new world of Industry 4.0 : The Data led Transformation The video below highlights true power of harnessing the collective potential of data. The data takes centre stage and is used to find new insights by connecting different pieces creating an awe-inspiring experience. According to the experts, we are now accumulating so much data that we are at the dawn...
Travails of an Entrepreneur
Travails of an Entrepreneur by Abraham Paul Vatakencherry The attainment in question, irrespective of its scale, whether it be diminutive or colossal, necessitates traversing a labyrinthine expanse of uncertainties, replete with copious "but's" and "dont's," that every visionary entrepreneur must navigate ere the revelation of a disruptive epiphany tailored to the imperatives of paramount significance. Within this sphere of prosperity,...
Industrial Internet of Things
Industrial Internet of Things - IIoT Over a period of many years manufacturing companies tried to standardize their OT levels with a particular brand from Automation world. However, in their pursuit of exploring industry 4.0, they will need to contemplate becoming automation platform agnostic to achieve flexibility, agility, and cost competitiveness in the future. IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) software being...
IT IS A VUCA VUCA WORLD
IT IS A VUCA VUCA WORLDby Abraham Paul Vatakencherry The world, in its entirety, was caught unawares when the virulent pandemic unleashed its devastating fury upon us, bringing the very essence of life to an abrupt and grinding standstill, more than a couple of years ago. Despite fervent hopes and eager aspirations for a swift return to normalcy, fate had...
6 – E LEADERSHIP
CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE THRU 6 - E LEADERSHIP Educate, Enable, Engage, Empower, Encourage, Endure Emerging Global Business Scenario is both Challenging and Interesting. More than ever, New Power Dynamics have come to the fore through Re-alignments and Strengthening Existing Alignments. Maneuvering through these exciting times will call for Organizations to review their Leadership Strategies and the Pipeline. An Organizational Leadership has many...
MES in Modern Manufacturing
The rising importance of MES in modern manufacturing MES is not just a buzzword; it's a game-changer that revolutionizes operations & drives digital transformation (Industry 4.0) Would you ever imagine an orchestra ? without a conductor ?. Each musician may be skilled, but the lack of coordination could lead to chaos. Manufacturing also is like a complex orchestra ?with 100s of...
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
Unlocking the Potential of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud in the Metal and Manufacturing Industry: Overcoming Challenges and Exploring Possibilities Introduction: In recent years, the metal manufacturing industry has faced numerous challenges with increasing customer demands, global competition, and ever-evolving technologies. While industry is witnessing a shift towards digital transformation, with businesses realizing the need for efficient and agile systems to navigate...
Rare Earth Metals – “The Empire Strikes Back!”
Rare Earth Metals (Episode 3) – “The Empire Strikes Back!” In my previous two articles on this topic of Rare Earth Metals “The War for World Domination” dated July 28, 2022 and “The Race is Very Much On” dated May 2, 2023), I had focused on China and India, respectively. For those who missed them or wants a refresher, here...
How ChatGPT is changing the face of Cybersecurity
How ChatGPT is changing the face of Cybersecurity Today we have seen how AI technology has immersed into our lives through every service we use starting from Siri to the facial recognition software used to unlock your phone in recent times. The latest and most interactive leap has been the advent of AI chatbots – most notably the ChatGPT model...
Semiconductor Manufacturing
ERP and MES Integration Drives Digital Transformation for Semiconductor Manufacturers Introduction The manufacture of each semiconductor chip requires hundreds of processes. After sorting, the entire manufacturing process is divided into eight steps: Wafer Processing, Oxidation, Photography, Etching, Film Deposition, Interconnection, Test, and Package. Chip manufacturing industries generally use MES to achieve daily process on system by tracking and gathering real-time data about...
