Month: October 2019

Development of the manufacturing company has progressed to the Industry 4.0 phase. In this case, independent decision-making is used to automate production and reach a new level in terms of quality and capacity control.

This technology is based on smart actuators, big data and cloud services. This development phase has been evolved according to the following trajectory:

When the devices are capable of advanced learning based on an increasing knowledge base, the production system can be developed on a new footing. IoT enables continuous data collection and large Data collection. Simulations allow different scenarios to be tested before even exporting to production or in production in the selection of different delivery options. Augmented reality (AR) can enhance training or bring new dimensions to the analysis of anomalies and problems.

All of this relies on the effective integration between the various systems, in which case independent equipment and subsystems are in real-time contact with each other.

Industry 4.0 will Revoluton production, but not necessarily overnight, but as the old equipment fleet is replaced with a new one. That is why we need a strategic view that the development of production is in the right direction.

By carrying out careful whole design, we can avoid wasted investments and the use of time for matters that are irrelevant to the whole.

The most economical system is a system that does not need to be implemented …

However, most companies benefit significantly from the integrated system, because experience shows that it supports the growth and development of the company. The integrated system is an ERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning System), but it is more than a planning tool as it’s name suggests: it’s the backbone of business and information management at its best.

The ERP system’s proven benefits include:

1. Operational planning
   1. SCM – Purchase intensialization, warehouse management
   2. Production control
   3. Customer Service Boost (Customer promise: speed, availability)
2. Process and data management integration
3. Processes can be automated more efficiently
4. Improved data transparency
5. Data Management Harmonds
   1. Single and common Master data
   2. Common information methods (product groups, etc.)
   3. Clear responsibilities
6. Managed System Solution
   1. Fewer systems
   2. Less maintainating
7. Development of reporting
   1. Cost control

 The challenges of acquiring the ERP system are:

1. The demanding selection of the project
   1. Describe a business model
   2. Describing processes
2. ISO System Project
   1. A vast and complex project
   2. Extensive impacts
   3. Operational and deployment risks
3. Change Management
   1. Change management needs to be designed and coordinated
4. Costs
   1. The cost of the project is high
   2. Requires continuous maintenance

Despite all the foregoing, most companies benefit from the overall system. Better business planning, improved customer service, better management of inventories are things that should interest every company.  

Improved forecasting utilises both the entire supply chain and the economic planning. The realisation of benefits requires the coordination and development of holistic activities (processes) and tools (policies, software, training, support).

The purchase of the system must be taken seriously, invested in it and need to be seen. A workable overall system does not arise by chance but as a result of good planning.