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...
Quantum Computing
"Quantum Computing - This Hype is for Real!" Is Quantum Computing the Big Leap for Mankind? Will it take us to “Where no man has gone before”? “The world has been changing even faster as people, devices, and information are increasingly connected to each other. Computational power is growing and quantum computing is quickly being realized. This will revolutionize artificial intelligence...
Leadership and Thought Leadership
Leadership and thought leadership are two distinct concepts that often get conflated. While both are important, they serve different purposes and have different strengths. Which one is more valuable in today’s business world, particularly when you are hiring. Leadership refers to the ability to guide, inspire, and motivate a group of people towards a common goal. Leaders set the vision,...
Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing According to ISO - International Organization for Standardization, we are at a stage within Industry4.0 where some of the new disruptive technologies are mature enough to be leveraged by the industry (referred to as "Enablers") . As part of this journey, there are also a set of design principles that are currently under development and of high relevance...
Industry 4.0 Factory
Happy Operators : The Key to a Thriving Industry 4.0 Factory In the realm of Industry 4.0, where advanced technologies reign supreme, the human element often gets overshadowed. Yet, the success of digitalization hinges on the happiness and empowerment of operators—the individuals who bring life to the factory floor As we navigate the path to successful digital transformations, it is crucial...
Can AI Aid in Financial Decision Making
Neutralizing bias in financial decision making – Can AI aid? Investment decisions are always tough calls. The market is flooded with investment strategies that support fundamentals as well as behavioral finance. Both types of strategies have their successes and failures, in relation to the larger economic conditions. However, in the last two years, on the onset of the pandemic, despite...
Industry 4.0 & Process Improvement Methodologies
Driving Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing with Industry 4.0 Solutions "If you can't measure, you can't improve." This quote by Peter Drucker sums up the importance of data and measurement in continuous improvement programs in manufacturing. The history of manufacturing is filled with examples of companies that have achieved great success by implementing innovative and efficient production processes. Henry Ford's assembly line...
Digital Twin – Plant Life Cycle Management
Digital Twin - Plant Life Cycle Management PREMISE: In 2020, the digital twin market was valued at USD 3.1 billion, it is estimated to grow sharply to 48 billion in next 5 years, which is why, we can see lot of traction and messaging by various solution providers, vendors in jumping this bandwagon. However, there is a lot of ambiguity in the...
Industry 4.0 & the Benefits of Smart Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 & the Benefits of Smart Manufacturing Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing are revolutionizing production processes with advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and automation, optimizing efficiency, quality, and improving productivity enabling smart factories Introduction Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing the way companies manufacture, improve and distribute their products. Manufacturers are integrating new technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing and...
Rare Earth Metals – “The Race Is Very Much On!”
Rare Earth Metals (Episode 2) - “The Race Is Very Much On!” In my previous and first article on this topic (Rare Earth Metals – “The War for World Domination”, dated July 28, 2022), I had focused on how China was galloping away towards the winner’s podium of the Rare Earth Metals Race. For those who missed it or wants...
USA National Cyber Security
2023 USA National Cyber Security Strategy and its Importance On March 2, 2023, USA President Joe Biden administration released its 2023 US National Cyber Security Strategy to understand the current emerging trends, managing challenges and to build a digital ecosystem that is more resilient against cyber-attacks. The Strategy recognizes what the US government must seek to protect the critical infrastructures including...
Mitigating the Risks
IoT Security - Mitigating the Risks of Connected Devices Who would've thought a few years ago that someone could ruin your life because they hacked your fridge? It sounds ridiculous, but with the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT), this scenario is not so far-fetched. In fact, one notable incident occurred in 2014, when researchers demonstrated that a smart...
Use cases of XR in Museum Industry
eXtending the Reality of Museum with XR eXtended Reality (XR/AR/VR) technology is changing the reality of almost every industry today by enhancing user experiences. XR adoption in the museum industry is also quite natural, let’s understand how it is shaping up the Museums of Future. Museum is a place that displays artifacts from history, culture, science, art and more. As per...
INDIA – World’s Digital Economy Leader
INDIA - World’s Digital Economy Leader with “The India Stack” “India's Digital Infrastructure Worth Emulating by Many Nations: IMF Paper” – This was a headliner in many newsfeeds recently. This is based on a IMF working paper published during July, 2021 This IMF shoutout is another example of how India’s vision of last mile financial (and also non-financial) inclusion, technology prowess...
IoT impact on Drones
Internet of Drones – IoT enabling new use cases In recent years, both drones and IoT (Internet of Things) have gained significant attention in the technology industry. As IoT continues to evolve and become more widely adopted, it's clear that the technology has the potential to significantly impact the capabilities of drones. This article will explore the ways in which...
Drive Sustainability with Industry 4.0
Drive Sustainability with Industry 4.0 Sustainability and Its Relevance for Manufacturing Organizations We may all agree that sustainability is one of the key aspects for businesses and individuals to consider for day-to-day activities and operations. With the threat of climate change looming over, over usage of fossil fuels leading to huge pollution and energy crisis due to physical and man-made reasons,...
