Gearing Up for the 21st Century Revolution:
Industrial enterprises around the world are retooling their factories with advanced technologies to boost manufacturing flexibility and speed, achieving new levels of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), supply chain responsiveness, and customer satisfaction in the process. This renaissance reflects very real pressures industry players face today.
Leading manufacturers are embracing converged IT and operational technology (OT) networks and experiencing major benefits. But security challenges threaten.
Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Performance @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum ARC Advisory Group
Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Performance @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Andy Chatha.
Today’s Business Drivers
Uncertainty
Security
Scarce Resources
Need to Go Green
Global Competition
Changing Workforce
Increasing Regulations
Emerging Smart Grid
Easy IT Solutions
Today’s business drivers demand agility
ARC’s 19th Annual Industry Forum in Orlando drew more than 700 participants from approximately 300 different companies and 25 countries. The theme for this year's Forum, "Industry in Transition: The Information-driven Enterprise for the Connected World," resonated well with attendees, many who are currently trying to get a handle on the latest Internet-enabled automation and information technologies and determine if and how they can enable competitive advantage.
This presentation gives you a brief overview of the safety processes that need to be put in place and also the importance of safety in the today’s world. Further it also elaborates on the scope of EHS software in factories and its growing awareness across industry verticals.
The Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) in Manufacturing TodaySuyati Technologies
Considered as the most significant technology initiative of the decade - IoT is predicted to add $10-$15 trillion to the global GDP in the next two decades. Companies like Siemens and Cisco have already embraced IoT in their manufacturing plants. The infographic here talks about the advantages of having IoT in the manufacturing industry. Find out more
Reach us at:services@suyati.com
Leading manufacturers are embracing converged IT and operational technology (OT) networks and experiencing major benefits. But security challenges threaten.
Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Performance @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum ARC Advisory Group
Driving Innovation, Sustainability and Performance @ ARC's 2011 Industry Forum by Andy Chatha.
Today’s Business Drivers
Uncertainty
Security
Scarce Resources
Need to Go Green
Global Competition
Changing Workforce
Increasing Regulations
Emerging Smart Grid
Easy IT Solutions
Today’s business drivers demand agility
ARC’s 19th Annual Industry Forum in Orlando drew more than 700 participants from approximately 300 different companies and 25 countries. The theme for this year's Forum, "Industry in Transition: The Information-driven Enterprise for the Connected World," resonated well with attendees, many who are currently trying to get a handle on the latest Internet-enabled automation and information technologies and determine if and how they can enable competitive advantage.
This presentation gives you a brief overview of the safety processes that need to be put in place and also the importance of safety in the today’s world. Further it also elaborates on the scope of EHS software in factories and its growing awareness across industry verticals.
The Impact of Internet of Things (IoT) in Manufacturing TodaySuyati Technologies
Considered as the most significant technology initiative of the decade - IoT is predicted to add $10-$15 trillion to the global GDP in the next two decades. Companies like Siemens and Cisco have already embraced IoT in their manufacturing plants. The infographic here talks about the advantages of having IoT in the manufacturing industry. Find out more
Reach us at:services@suyati.com
How to answer the challenges of industrial IoT?Dieter Laevers
If you want to talk to the author Dieter Laevers, take your chance and meet him at Smart Industries in Paris, December 6-9.
Inquire for a personal meeting / demo here: www.event.movilitas.com
Infosys' session on IoT World - Systems Integration in an IOT world: A practi...Infosys
The installed base of IOT products is growing exponentially along with its economic impact. Innovators are seeking a new generation of technology solutions that will help them create, operate and maintain smart connected products. It is a system of systems world that is complex, heterogeneous with a mix of incompatible, non-standard, multi-vendor, smart & not-so smart, connected and not-connected products that generate incredible amounts of data to be analyzed for insight and value. In this presentation, Jayraj Nair, AVP and Head of IoT, Infosys Engineering Services will share his experience’s building real world IOT solutions, innovative ways in which a system integrator can enable the integration between the physical and digital worlds and accelerate the adoption of Internet of Things.
Here's the slidedeck of Kontakt.io webinar on IoT in Manufacturing: Trends, Use Cases, and Opportunities for Better Efficiency
Get the recording here: https://hubs.ly/H0jkjL00
Managing shopfloor energy consumption in a smart factoryJulian Krenge
Introduction to the Aachen trial site of the EU-funded FINESCE project focusing on the demand side management in a smart factory, with a bit more detail on the use of FIWARE and Generic Enablers (GEs).
Intelligent Manufacturing is a Smart Choice to gain on competitiveness and sustainability. Innovation technologies to boost productivity and visibility of manufacturing opearations.
A look at how cognitive computing is driving new productivity and gains in the manufacturing industry. TO learn more: http://www.ibm.com/internet-of-things/iot-solutions/connected-manufacturing/
Leverage IoT to Setup Smart Manufacturing SolutionsSoftweb Solutions
The Internet of Things (IoT) is now to involve in manufacturing unit to deliver and enhance the productivity of companies through smart factory concept. It gives full business insights of manufacturing process and deliver data on their devices. View more at - http://www.softwebsolutions.com/iot-manufacturing-solutions.html
Proof of concepts and use cases with IoT technologiesHeikki Ailisto
Set of proof of concept and use cases with internet of things technologies are presented with one sliders. In each case, the IoT challenge, result, benefits and use case example are given.
Mike Killian from Cisco was in attendance at Next Dimension to discuss IoT, IT/OT Convergence, and all things Smart Manufacturing. This presentation showcases the impact of Smart Manufacturing strategies as implemented across Cisco's supply chain.
In 2012, The Economist claimed we were entering the third industrial revolution based on the digitization of manufacturing, also referred to as the “smart factory.” The development and adoption of the Internet of Things is a critical element of smart manufacturing as reduced sensor device cost, and increased connectivity and in-memory processing give manufacturers the ability to gather and use data to increase product quality and transform operations. IT organizations are increasingly involved with the management, security and governance of this data as equipment and products are connected to the internet. This session will provide a practical framework for evaluating ways to improve sensor enablement, transaction processes and analytics based on real-world customer examples.
How to answer the challenges of industrial IoT?Dieter Laevers
If you want to talk to the author Dieter Laevers, take your chance and meet him at Smart Industries in Paris, December 6-9.
Inquire for a personal meeting / demo here: www.event.movilitas.com
Infosys' session on IoT World - Systems Integration in an IOT world: A practi...Infosys
The installed base of IOT products is growing exponentially along with its economic impact. Innovators are seeking a new generation of technology solutions that will help them create, operate and maintain smart connected products. It is a system of systems world that is complex, heterogeneous with a mix of incompatible, non-standard, multi-vendor, smart & not-so smart, connected and not-connected products that generate incredible amounts of data to be analyzed for insight and value. In this presentation, Jayraj Nair, AVP and Head of IoT, Infosys Engineering Services will share his experience’s building real world IOT solutions, innovative ways in which a system integrator can enable the integration between the physical and digital worlds and accelerate the adoption of Internet of Things.
Here's the slidedeck of Kontakt.io webinar on IoT in Manufacturing: Trends, Use Cases, and Opportunities for Better Efficiency
Get the recording here: https://hubs.ly/H0jkjL00
Managing shopfloor energy consumption in a smart factoryJulian Krenge
Introduction to the Aachen trial site of the EU-funded FINESCE project focusing on the demand side management in a smart factory, with a bit more detail on the use of FIWARE and Generic Enablers (GEs).
Intelligent Manufacturing is a Smart Choice to gain on competitiveness and sustainability. Innovation technologies to boost productivity and visibility of manufacturing opearations.
A look at how cognitive computing is driving new productivity and gains in the manufacturing industry. TO learn more: http://www.ibm.com/internet-of-things/iot-solutions/connected-manufacturing/
Leverage IoT to Setup Smart Manufacturing SolutionsSoftweb Solutions
The Internet of Things (IoT) is now to involve in manufacturing unit to deliver and enhance the productivity of companies through smart factory concept. It gives full business insights of manufacturing process and deliver data on their devices. View more at - http://www.softwebsolutions.com/iot-manufacturing-solutions.html
Proof of concepts and use cases with IoT technologiesHeikki Ailisto
Set of proof of concept and use cases with internet of things technologies are presented with one sliders. In each case, the IoT challenge, result, benefits and use case example are given.
Mike Killian from Cisco was in attendance at Next Dimension to discuss IoT, IT/OT Convergence, and all things Smart Manufacturing. This presentation showcases the impact of Smart Manufacturing strategies as implemented across Cisco's supply chain.
In 2012, The Economist claimed we were entering the third industrial revolution based on the digitization of manufacturing, also referred to as the “smart factory.” The development and adoption of the Internet of Things is a critical element of smart manufacturing as reduced sensor device cost, and increased connectivity and in-memory processing give manufacturers the ability to gather and use data to increase product quality and transform operations. IT organizations are increasingly involved with the management, security and governance of this data as equipment and products are connected to the internet. This session will provide a practical framework for evaluating ways to improve sensor enablement, transaction processes and analytics based on real-world customer examples.
Industry 4.0 or the fourth industrial revolution, which has been introduced by German government in 2012 [1], which is depends on the integration of different categories of electrical and electronic devices, from personal computers, smartphones, smartwatches, machinery robotics and enterprise resource planning systems, which can be integrated together and communicated with others to analyse the optimal criteria of potential solutions for improving productivity via internet [2]. however, the requirements of the new technology will force the old technology to retired. which will will force the big companies to change the specification of the industrial components to keep up with the latest processors. Ultimately, the goal of Industry 4.0 is to produce smarter and resource-efficient factories which are more productive and competitive says Mika Lomax [3]. Which mean that the Devices are getting smarter. "Not only does the IIoT enable real-time monitoring on smartphones and via emails, but, in plants, everyone has LCDs (liquid-crystal displays), TV screens and marquees showing the production staff useful information," says Kumar. "The technology in the modern HMI, including drivers and connectivity, is moving to message displays and marquees. This will enable programming and monitoring in these smart displays. Technology is pushing PLC and HMI functionality to text displays and it will all be connected to the IIoT."[4] The characteristics of high-technology industries include steady order quantities, standardized product features and high product value [3].
Industrial Networking Systems Secure Integration | Cisco & Polestar Case StudyPolestar IIoT
This case study describes the integration of hardware and software with existing factory lines and process systems to avoid downtime. Additionally, a new network was needed to comply with government standards for healthcare pharmaceutical production It was a priority to ensure that the new network is secure and connect to #SD-WAN, allowing multiple services to run in tandem and being segregated for security. Learn more at www.polestarinteractive.com
Over the project, we provided an industrial network that is secure by design and redundant for serialisation compliance, meeting the latest security requirements, complying with industry standards, and granting continuous access to production at all levels.
The Smart Factory Web testbed aims to form a network of smart factories with flexible adaptation of production capabilities and sharing of resources and assets to improve order fulfillment.
Reshaping Business Through IoT: Key Technology Factors to ConsiderEurotech
The IoT is the manifestation that the raw material of the information age is datum. Data are the new source of innovation and the lever to achieve business sustainability. By extracting data from assets and products, companies can become more efficient through a strategic rethinking of their value chains and business processes. In so doing, companies will add the required readiness to shift from products to services, and eventually enter in the outcome economy. To truly embrace the digital transformation, organizations need to collect actionable data from their assets, processes, and products and then connect the OT (Operational Technology) world where data are generated to IT (Information Technology) world where data are consumed. Beside predictive maintenance and asset usage maximization/optimization the benefits are huge: the transformation of any business into a smart business, increasing competitiveness also in mature markets; the creation of new innovative products and services; and the enablement of service prosumerization.
To make this happen there are some key technology factors to consider during the implementation of an IoT architecture.
meet2016: Reshaping Business Through IoT: Key Technology Factors to ConsiderRoberto Siagri
The IoT is the manifestation that the raw material of the information age is datum. Data are the new source of innovation and the lever to achieve business sustainability. By extracting data from assets and products, companies can become more efficient through a strategic rethinking of their value chains and business processes. In so doing, companies will add the required readiness to shift from products to services, and eventually enter in the outcome economy. To truly embrace the digital transformation, organizations need to collect actionable data from their assets, processes, and products and then connect the OT (Operational Technology) world where data are generated to IT (Information Technology) world where data are consumed. Beside predictive maintenance and asset usage maximization/optimization the benefits are huge: the transformation of any business into a smart business, increasing competitiveness also in mature markets; the creation of new innovative products and services; and the enablement of service prosumerization.
To make this happen there are some key technology factors to consider during the implementation of an IoT architecture.
Connecting Physical and Digital Worlds to Power the Industrial IoTCognizant
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) merges enterprise IT and manufacturing operations technologies by making optimal use of IoT sensor data, analytics, cloud, process automaiton software and more. The payoffs: increased efficiency, lower operating costs, reduced disruptions, improved productivity and higher margins.
Internet of Things - structured approach to the physical plant network - Rock...Carotek
The convergence of new technologies that securely connect plant information with enterprise systems can bring greater productivity, better utilization of assets, and improved decision-making to industrial companies. By bridging the gap between factory-level systems and enterprise systems, Rockwell Automation and Cisco can show how the connected enterprise offers ease of use, lower total cost of ownership, and improved operations.
The Next Wave of Manufacturing Relies on Plant Operations TransformationCognizant
To enable agility, predictability, responsiveness and efficiency, manufacturers must think holistically about their factories and develop integrated and harmonized capabilities that connect the supply chain with a new product introduction value stream.
Hannover Messe 2017 is going to be a watershed for the Digital Technologies taking over the Manufacturing world like a storm. The presentation gives a detailed look into what the worlds largest exhibition is going to give a feel of.
GDS Summit Keynote - manufacturing at software speed draftEquinix
Enterprises are still dealing with the long-lasting impacts of the
pandemic. While remote working, resilient digital supply chain, and
optimized omnichannel business have accelerated over the past
year, companies that have adopted a Digital-First strategy and
pivoted to speeding up their business transformation are thriving
and are no longer suffocated by these pandemic transformation
requirements. On the other hand, those who are still locked in an
old-fashioned architecture continue to struggle to meet these
requirements and ultimately risk their long-term business success.
By examining examples of Digital First initiatives and use cases, one
will discover how these manufacturing business leaders are
enhancing their competitiveness in the industry.
To be
The Most Definitive guide to Industrial IoT ImplementationAditya Basu
Industrial IoT has the potential of USD 15.3 trillion to the global economy by 2030 subjected to an improvement of 1-1.5%. Industrial Internet is a revolutionary technology that enhances the Industrial environment with the IoT capabilities. IIoT helps to solve the bottlenecks in the business environment, provides operational efficiency, increases productivity and reduces the complexity of the process.
The main benefit of Industrial IoT is the connected enterprise that enhances the visibility across various departments and benefits with a smooth workflow. According to General Electric CEO, Jeff Immelt, IIoT has twice the market potential than that of the consumer IoT.
In this Guide you will know everything about
a) The Connected Factory! Role of IIoT
b) Evolution of IIoT to Industry 4.0
c) Industrial IoT Ecosystem
d) Value Chain Players today and what you can learn from them
e) How IIoT is Different from IoT
f) Technology Drivers and Adoption
g) Market Indicators and why you should jump the Bandwagon NOW!
h) Market Revenues and Areas of Focus
i) The Digitization Wave
j) Real World Industrial IoT Case Studies Including Solutions & Outcomes
So how do manufacturers optimize globally stretched production networks and supply chains in a world where expertise is both scarce and widely dispersed? A growing number of global manufacturers are turning to virtual and mobile collaboration solutions to bring experts "face to face" with colleagues, dealers, partners, and customers no matter where they're located.
Among the most advanced of these solutions is Cisco Remote Expert for Manufacturing, an enterprise-class, remote collaboration and communications platform that combines high-definition video, audio streams, and data capabilities.
- Craft a compelling RFP Executive Summary that includes quantified measures of business impact and KPIs.
- Prepare a Business Value Assessment (BVA) of their existing solution’s business value.
- Executive-ready presentation that is included as an appendix to the RFP.
- Providing existing RFP customers with a “cost to conduct an RFP” calculator.
- Estimate the full cost of going out to multiple RFPs.
Working with the Mainstay team, the Cisco IOT Manufacturing Marketing team combined research from manufacturing trade associations, management consulting research and an internal benchmarking project to create an Executive Briefing Presentation that would educate CxOs on the opportunities IOT can provide. This content was also repurposed to create a manufacturing IOT whitepaper to provide an asset to entice prospective customers to consider Cisco’s IOT offerings.
Kofax turned to Mainstay to help define the key value drivers and impact levels to help promote their Claims Automation Solution. Working closely with Kofax’s product team and working with key customer references, Mainstay was able to build a very compelling infographic that provides a simple, rapid way to digest a very complex solution.
Mainstay was introduced to Bluewolf through their relationship with Oracle and brought our team in to help capture the business value story at Kele. Working with the Bluewolf sales team and the Kele project sponsor, Mainstay was able to develop a quantitative view of the business value achieved. The story focused on the impact of developing a marketing automation solution to benefit Kele’s customers by providing greater customer support and a deeper partnership with their clients.
Generating a custom Ruby SDK for your web service or Rails API using Smithyg2nightmarescribd
Have you ever wanted a Ruby client API to communicate with your web service? Smithy is a protocol-agnostic language for defining services and SDKs. Smithy Ruby is an implementation of Smithy that generates a Ruby SDK using a Smithy model. In this talk, we will explore Smithy and Smithy Ruby to learn how to generate custom feature-rich SDKs that can communicate with any web service, such as a Rails JSON API.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
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General Motors Deploys Standard IP Network to Cut Downtime
Because manufacturers need ultra-reliable networks that can cope with harsh factory conditions,
many have long relied on proprietary systems. That has changed with more factories deploying
standardized IP-centric networks that enable all devices within a plant to communicate with
both operational and enterprise business systems. A standard IP network also makes it easier
to connect and collaborate with suppliers and customers to improve supply chain visibility.
For example, General Motors implemented a standards-based network architecture, called
the Plant Floor Controls Network (PFCN), to create a uniform design for each plant network and
establish a single engineering team that monitors and troubleshoots network operations globally.
PFCN helped GM reduce network downtime by approximately 70%.
Leading Tools Manufacturer Goes Mobile
Improving plant-floor visibility was a top priority for Stanley Black & Decker when it looked at
overhauling its Mexican manufacturing facility, which makes a wide selection of hand and power
tools. The plant was already outfitted with a Cisco Unified Wireless infrastructure, but managers
wanted to expand its potential by implementing a real-time location system (RTLS). The key was
using AeroScout Industrial RFID tags that can be attached to almost any part to transmit real-time
information to plant managers. Cisco access points installed across the plant enabled mobile
access directly from a manager’s tablet or smart phone.
Combining a dashboard solution from Cisco’s partner AeroScout, the facility now keeps production
floor managers continuously updated. By integrating the Wi-Fi tags with the programmable logic
controller (PLC), for example, all floor managers maintain constant awareness of production
conditions, allowing them to identify and immediately address bottlenecks in material flow. “We
now have products and machines talking to the Internet, and we are able to monitor and control
production almost automatically,” said Plant Manager Mike Amaya. Greater visibility has also helped
the company improve labor utilization rates as well as product quality. Moreover, real-time inventory
views have boosted customer service by enabling accurate deliver schedules and order updates.
Learn More
Cisco is committed to helping manufacturers enhance their factory for the future with integrated
networking, wireless, security, video, compute, and communications designed for industrial
environments. For more information, visit www.cisco.com/go/industrial.
“With the help of the Cisco and AeroScout Industrial solution, we
are well on our way toward realizing a virtual warehouse and fully
connected factory, with complete visibility and traceability.”
-Gary Frederick, chief information officer, Stanley Black & Decker Industrial Division