We are entering a golden age for innovation in manufacturing products and processes, all enabled by the Internet of Things (IoT). This IDC market spotlight can help you understand the approach you will have to follow to derive value some of the considerations for driving value from connected products, connected supply chains, smart manufacturing and IoT.
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 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
Designing End-User Experience for Workplace of the Futurestevej7699
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Zensar has been at the forefront of providing advanced manufacturing solutions to its clients, incorporating futuristic and contemporary best manufacturing practices and concepts including IoT.
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
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 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
Designing End-User Experience for Workplace of the Futurestevej7699
This whitepaper highlights how enterprises can use virtualization technologies to design and deliver superior end-user experience for Workplaces of the Future.
Zensar has been at the forefront of providing advanced manufacturing solutions to its clients, incorporating futuristic and contemporary best manufacturing practices and concepts including IoT.
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.
Enterprise World 2014 - Manufacturing Industry Breakout SessionMark Morley, MBA
This presentation discusses the latest digital disruption related trends across the manufacturing industry and how OpenText's Enterprise Information Management solutions can help manage this digital disruption in the future. This presentation formed the basis of the manufacturing industry keynote session at Enterprise World 2014 in Orlando.
Information sharing is a major challenge in SCM due to the geographical spread of partners and monumental paper work involved across countries and regions. Digitisation impacts the flow of goods, funds and information. It is at the threshold of introducing the Smart Factory where all flows are automated. How relevant are these technologies for India? What can be the Smart Approach for India in sequencing the adoption of these technologies? We present a suggested approach here.
- A new Microsoft via AI and IoT
- Smart Manufacturing - quick steps and ready to go preconfigured solution to jumpstart
- AI - computer vision and AOI in manufacturing
In recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and its business applications have grown and matured dramatically. ERP in 2022 will embrace innovative developments that will offer long-term value for modern systems and businesses that implement it. Let's have a look at the top trends for this year:
Smart manufacturing 4.0 journey and strategy colin koh lkh precicon 23 sept 2021Colin Koh (許国仁)
Smart manufacturing 4.0 journey and strategy
# Singapore marina bay took nearly 50 years to become one of the iconic world tourism venues
# Required Vision Resources and well-crafted plan
# Smart Manufacturing 4.0 based on Industry 4.0 is no different
# Is a Journey that requires Strategy to realise the vision
# We are now facing a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous VUCA world
# Good example is COVID pandemic we are in now
# Industry 4.0 or Digital Transformation need a strategy to overcome the VUCA
Environment
Overcoming
# Volatility with Vision – What we want to be in 3-5 years
# Uncertainty with Understanding - communications the vision on a daily basis
# Complexity with Clarity - Set clear SMART Goals
# Ambiguity with Agility - Develop organisational competency with lifelong learning
# Learn from the experience (Good or Bad)
# Understand and assess the Current Situation
# Prepare the future with a robust roadmap
The Internet of Things is transforming the way we work and live. IoT technologies are enabling enterprises to create new business models, transform customer engagements and catapult entire industries forward. Technologies like cognitive computing, IoT Platforms, blockchain and Digital Twin are rapidly reinventing how businesses are driving industry transformation. This session explores how businesses across the world are taking advantage of the ever-more-connected world to drive smarter and more profitable business. Watch the replay on IoT Practitioner. https://iotpractitioner.com/iot-slam-live-2017-headline-keynote-chris-oconnor/
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.
This webinar talks about how to successfully implement IoT to make your enterprise more connected, analytically capable, highly secure, and strongly cognitive.
The arrival of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, triggered radical change within manufacturing, bringing IoT, AI and machine learning to the table. For manufacturers, there are several ways how ERP and IoT can work together.
This presentation discusses enterprise mobility trends and how a mobile app can bring greater transparency to global supply chains. This presentation also discusses how OpenText developed a mobile order status app for a global CPG company which would allow their customers greater visibility into order based transactions.
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
Internet of Industrial Things Presentation - Sophie Peachey - IoT Midlands Me...WMG, University of Warwick
Sophie Peachey, Director of Innovation & Insight at Axillium Research Ltd discusses a new funding opportunity through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative in the area of the Internet of Things.
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.
Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT)- The Emerging Marketing TrendsSuyati Technologies
Internet technology is often counted as the third industrial revolution that has ushered in epic changes to the world of business. And today, we are welcoming what is named as the fourth industrial revolution – the convergence of physical things with the world of the internet- named as the Internet of Things. INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIoT) is renowned as the PRIMARY way to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing domain. By 2030, $15 trillion of global GDP will come from Industrial IoT, and in another 15 years, IIoT will add $14.2 trillion to global economy. Industry 4.0 promises new business models that disrupt existing ecosystems.
View our infographic to understand the emerging marketing trends created by Industry 4.0 and IoT: http://suyati.com/industry-4-0-and-iot/
Digital transformation in the manufacturing industryBenji Harrison
Industry 4.0 is here. It is all about the fourth industrial revolution which is all set to transform the manufacturing process using advanced capabilities and IT solutions for manufacturing such as smart sensors and actuators. As a result, manufacturers are gaining benefits from increased visibility into operations, cost minimization, quicker production times and provide excellent customer support. The only way manufacturers can take a leap ahead of competitors and win market share and embrace the latest in growth-driven Industry 4.0 technologies. Right from Enterprise Mobility Solutions to emerging technologies, digital transformation is critical to building and executing growth strategies for manufacturing.
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.
Enterprise World 2014 - Manufacturing Industry Breakout SessionMark Morley, MBA
This presentation discusses the latest digital disruption related trends across the manufacturing industry and how OpenText's Enterprise Information Management solutions can help manage this digital disruption in the future. This presentation formed the basis of the manufacturing industry keynote session at Enterprise World 2014 in Orlando.
Information sharing is a major challenge in SCM due to the geographical spread of partners and monumental paper work involved across countries and regions. Digitisation impacts the flow of goods, funds and information. It is at the threshold of introducing the Smart Factory where all flows are automated. How relevant are these technologies for India? What can be the Smart Approach for India in sequencing the adoption of these technologies? We present a suggested approach here.
- A new Microsoft via AI and IoT
- Smart Manufacturing - quick steps and ready to go preconfigured solution to jumpstart
- AI - computer vision and AOI in manufacturing
In recent years, enterprise resource planning (ERP) and its business applications have grown and matured dramatically. ERP in 2022 will embrace innovative developments that will offer long-term value for modern systems and businesses that implement it. Let's have a look at the top trends for this year:
Smart manufacturing 4.0 journey and strategy colin koh lkh precicon 23 sept 2021Colin Koh (許国仁)
Smart manufacturing 4.0 journey and strategy
# Singapore marina bay took nearly 50 years to become one of the iconic world tourism venues
# Required Vision Resources and well-crafted plan
# Smart Manufacturing 4.0 based on Industry 4.0 is no different
# Is a Journey that requires Strategy to realise the vision
# We are now facing a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous VUCA world
# Good example is COVID pandemic we are in now
# Industry 4.0 or Digital Transformation need a strategy to overcome the VUCA
Environment
Overcoming
# Volatility with Vision – What we want to be in 3-5 years
# Uncertainty with Understanding - communications the vision on a daily basis
# Complexity with Clarity - Set clear SMART Goals
# Ambiguity with Agility - Develop organisational competency with lifelong learning
# Learn from the experience (Good or Bad)
# Understand and assess the Current Situation
# Prepare the future with a robust roadmap
The Internet of Things is transforming the way we work and live. IoT technologies are enabling enterprises to create new business models, transform customer engagements and catapult entire industries forward. Technologies like cognitive computing, IoT Platforms, blockchain and Digital Twin are rapidly reinventing how businesses are driving industry transformation. This session explores how businesses across the world are taking advantage of the ever-more-connected world to drive smarter and more profitable business. Watch the replay on IoT Practitioner. https://iotpractitioner.com/iot-slam-live-2017-headline-keynote-chris-oconnor/
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.
This webinar talks about how to successfully implement IoT to make your enterprise more connected, analytically capable, highly secure, and strongly cognitive.
The arrival of Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, triggered radical change within manufacturing, bringing IoT, AI and machine learning to the table. For manufacturers, there are several ways how ERP and IoT can work together.
This presentation discusses enterprise mobility trends and how a mobile app can bring greater transparency to global supply chains. This presentation also discusses how OpenText developed a mobile order status app for a global CPG company which would allow their customers greater visibility into order based transactions.
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
Internet of Industrial Things Presentation - Sophie Peachey - IoT Midlands Me...WMG, University of Warwick
Sophie Peachey, Director of Innovation & Insight at Axillium Research Ltd discusses a new funding opportunity through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative in the area of the Internet of Things.
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.
Industry 4.0 and Internet of Things (IoT)- The Emerging Marketing TrendsSuyati Technologies
Internet technology is often counted as the third industrial revolution that has ushered in epic changes to the world of business. And today, we are welcoming what is named as the fourth industrial revolution – the convergence of physical things with the world of the internet- named as the Internet of Things. INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS (IIoT) is renowned as the PRIMARY way to improve operational efficiency in manufacturing domain. By 2030, $15 trillion of global GDP will come from Industrial IoT, and in another 15 years, IIoT will add $14.2 trillion to global economy. Industry 4.0 promises new business models that disrupt existing ecosystems.
View our infographic to understand the emerging marketing trends created by Industry 4.0 and IoT: http://suyati.com/industry-4-0-and-iot/
Digital transformation in the manufacturing industryBenji Harrison
Industry 4.0 is here. It is all about the fourth industrial revolution which is all set to transform the manufacturing process using advanced capabilities and IT solutions for manufacturing such as smart sensors and actuators. As a result, manufacturers are gaining benefits from increased visibility into operations, cost minimization, quicker production times and provide excellent customer support. The only way manufacturers can take a leap ahead of competitors and win market share and embrace the latest in growth-driven Industry 4.0 technologies. Right from Enterprise Mobility Solutions to emerging technologies, digital transformation is critical to building and executing growth strategies for manufacturing.
If you interested in the Internet of Things(IoT) then this presentation is all about IoT. How the implementation of IoT systems in industries or factories increases growth. How IoT systems help in business growth and reduce operational costs and reduce time.
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Transforming Manufacturing with the Internet of Things
1. IDC 1925
M A R K E T S P O T L I G H T
Transforming Manufacturing with the
Internet of Things
May 2015
Adapted from Perspective: The Internet of Things Gains Momentum in Manufacturing in 2015, IDC #MI253743
and IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Manufacturing 2015 Predictions — Changing the Industry with Technology,
IDC #253305
Sponsored by Cognizant
Manufacturers are increasingly adding software, sensors, and wireless connectivity to their products,
providing a foundation for the Internet of Things (IoT), which IDC defines as a network of uniquely
identifiable endpoints (or "things") that communicate without human interaction using IP connectivity.
IDC forecasts that by 2020, there will be 30 billion connected devices in use by consumers and
businesses. These smart and connected products in turn become critical components in the
connected supply chain and smart manufacturing. IoT is fast becoming a reality: IDC survey results
show that 55.0% of discrete manufacturers are researching, piloting, or in production with IoT
initiatives. And IDC forecasts the worldwide IoT market will grow from $1.3 trillion in 2013 to
$3.04 trillion in 2020. Yet, the lack of industry standards and well-defined best practices for IoT
regarding connectivity, data storage, and even security presents substantial challenges to
manufacturers as they ramp up their investments. There is no "off the shelf" package that integrates,
maintains, manages, and services all of the technologies required. To take advantage of the
efficiencies and new business opportunities enabled by IoT, manufacturers will need to work with
service providers to bring together all of these components and create a strategy for moving forward.
Introduction: Key Drivers and Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry
IDC Manufacturing Insights identified key drivers that represent the current situation — the reality — for
manufacturers today. The following drivers will influence why and how manufacturers invest in IoT:
Complex, dynamic value chains. Manufacturers participate in and manage complex, overlapping
value chains, with frequent change, as they seek new opportunities around the globe.
Emerging market growth. Manufacturers continue to reshape supply chains and product
strategies to support emerging market growth sourced from and manufactured in emerging
regions and local markets.
Traceability, transparency, brand, and reputation. Manufacturers will use increased traceability
and transparency to strengthen their ability to deliver product quality and protect their reputations.
Demanding customers. Manufacturers are compressing business cycles to meet customers'
increasing requirements for personalized products and higher levels of service.
Converging technologies for manufacturing. Technologies — operational technology (OT)
and information technology (IT), including IoT — are mandatory for manufacturers to design,
manufacture, and deliver their products.
Ubiquitous connectivity. Connectivity is ubiquitous — in devices, interfaces, and processes — and
extends to the edge, with manufacturers assuming that the communication infrastructure will keep up.
Truth in data. Manufacturers are looking for the truth in data as they seek more valuable analysis of
greater volumes and variety of data and the information that will bring them closer to digital execution.