SmarterChains / Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
Operational Excellence and Technology Adoption: A Unified Path for Manufacturers
Manufacturers today face unprecedented challenges: supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, labor shortages, and rapid technological change. In the middle of this turbulence, leadership teams are often confronted with what feels like a difficult choice: Should we continue focusing on operational excellence in manufacturing, or should we shift resources to technology adoption in manufacturing?...
Vasilis Karamalegos / Industry 4.0
Harnessing the Power of Learning and Technology for Successful Industry 4.0 Implementation
Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, is reshaping the business landscape with its advanced technologies and interconnected systems. To fully embrace the opportunities presented by Industry 4.0, organizations must develop an enterprise-wide strategy that integrates learning, aligns top-down and bottom-up approaches, focuses on value creation, and eliminates manufacturing losses. By connecting these key elements, organizations can unlock the true potential of Industry 4.0 and drive success in the digital age....
SmarterChains / Media
SmarterChains Adds Veteran Global Supply Chain Executive Sami Pascal Naffakh to Strategic Advisory Board
SmarterChains, a leading smart manufacturing transformation platform, today announced the appointment of Sami Pascal Naffakh to its Strategic Advisory Board. With over 30 years of global leadership in supply chain and operational excellence, most recently as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Reckitt, Naffakh brings deep domain expertise and a proven track record in transformational change....
SmarterChains / Factory of the Future
Rethinking the Smart Factory: Why Intelligence Beats Technology Every Time—And How SmarterChains Puts It on Rails
The manufacturing world has fallen in love with a seductive narrative: that a "smart factory" is simply a traditional factory stuffed with as much cutting‑edge technology as possible. Walk through any industrial trade show, and you'll be bombarded with promises of AI‑powered robots, IoT sensors on every surface, and digital twins that mirror reality in perfect detail. The message is clear—more technology equals more intelligence....
5 Actionable Steps to Create Competitive Advantage for Smaller Manufacturing Operations
In today’s highly competitive manufacturing landscape, smaller operations often wonder how they can hold their own against larger players. The secret lies not in having the largest budgets or the most advanced facilities but in focusing on operational efficiency, adopting lean manufacturing principles, and leveraging digital transformation to level the playing field....
5 Ways to Solve the Talent Crisis in Manufacturing Through a New Narrative
The talent crisis in manufacturing has been a persistent issue. It's not just about the number of workers available but also about finding individuals with the right skillsets and commitment to contribute to long-term success. Challenges like demographic shifts, remote operational locations, and misconceptions about the industry exacerbate this problem....
4 Key Strategies to Address the Talent Crisis in Manufacturing and Drive Industry Growth
The manufacturing industry is at a critical crossroads. As we face an ongoing talent crisis in manufacturing, the need for skilled workers has never been more urgent. With technological advancements rapidly transforming the sector, manufacturers are struggling to find the right talent to meet the demands of a new, digital-driven landscape. However, this crisis presents an exciting opportunity to reshape how we attract top talent and highlight the pivotal role manufacturing plays in the global economy....
Why Change Management is the Key to Successful Technology Adoption in Manufacturing
In the fast-evolving landscape of manufacturing, companies are increasingly looking to integrate digital technologies to stay competitive. However, despite the massive investments in technology, many organizations continue to face challenges when it comes to successfully adopting new systems. Research suggests that more than 80% of failures in technology adoption in manufacturing can be attributed to one critical factor: the human element....
The 7 Deadly Sins of Modern Manufacturing
Many companies have committed one (or more) of what could be described as the 7 deadly sins of modern manufacturing....
Manufacturing's Next Step: From CoE To Ecosystem of Excellence
A CoE is a business investment: A team that develops and shares best practices and orchestrates end-to-end transformation. In SmarterChains’ experience, however, it is only a stepping stone....
MES : 8 Solutions for Optimal Factory Automation
A list of Manufacturing Execution Systems solutions by Omega Gruppo, Epicor, Atachi Systems, ONG Automation, Avanceon, Wonderware, Lighthouse Systems, Maval....
Machine Vision: 8 Companies that enable Industrial Robots to see
A list of companies that build Machine Vision solutions: Aquifi, LMI Technologies, Prophesee, 3D Infotech, VAIA Technologies, Stemmer Imaging and Industrial Vision....
Industrial Handheld Devices: Top 8 Solutions
A list of 8 companies that build Handheld Devices for Industrial use: Zebra, abas ERP, Alien Technology, Omron Microscan, Casio Computers, Sonim, Tasklet Factory and Ubimax....
Automated Load Carriers: 6 Companies that carve the way for the Industry 4.0 Plant
Top solutions for Driverless and Automated Guided Vehicles in the factory....
Industry 4.0 Complexity and Uncertainty – Why Some Manufacturers Thrive
Why do some manufacturing companies gain more value from Industry 4.0 than others? Because they regard the adoption of Industry 4.0 as an overall strategic business objective....
Factory Culture of the Future: A sensible guide to Adhocracy
Imagine a synergistic organization, where silos are broken by common customer-centric objectives and a transparent flow of information....
Industry 4.0 in Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Industry 4.0, above all, is opening up new and exciting pathways for companies to level up their capabilities and performance but it is also accelerating the demise of companies that cannot successfully leverage these possibilities and adapt fast enough to the changing landscapes around them....
Embracing the possibilities of Industry 4.0 in the COVID-19 era
Clearly, the time to move, to get ahead of the curve, is now by preparing and defining your future capabilities for what is next and beyond. At SmarterChains, our three-stage approach – Prepare, Define, Execute – helps manufacturers embrace the possibilities of Industry 4.0....
Ten Factory of the Future Dimensions – Your way to Industry 4.0 transformation
At SmarterChains we call these areas the 10 Factory of the Future dimensions....
