The global supply chain is proving fragile. An August 2020 survey of global analysts found that ~75% of companies intend to accelerate plans to bring factories closer to customers. Most car factories take up millions of square feet and produce hundreds of thousands of units annually. Today, manufacturers are moving facilities closer to home, which presents an opportunity […]
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Frontline workers took over the spotlight in 2020, and they’ll likely be a topic of conversation regarding the workforce and employment rates. One of the clearest realizations made in the midst of industrial transformation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has been that global manufacturing is powered by the frontline workforce. Frontline vs. essential worker Frontline
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If you have ever pulled your car into a garage for an oil change, the first thing the technician asks you to do is take your keys out of the ignition and put them on the dashboard. It isn’t enough to make sure the car isn’t running—before someone puts their hands near the oil pan,
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REWO was selected as the Best European Upskilling Initiative of 2021 by FIT4FoF commission among 56 European projects being reviewed in the space of Industry 4.0. All the projects were evaluated in detail – from feasibility to impact. VIAR is honored that REWO was selected as the best upskilling initiative among them. The recognition validates
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The total investment amount in industrial automation is on track to cross $2bn this year. After several years of being stuck in the pilot purgatory hell, enterprise companies are realizing the value and are more ready to buy now according to the report. The pandemic and macro trends such as the labor shortage are forcing
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The smart factory is a flexible system that can self-optimize performance across a broader network, self-adapt to and learn from new conditions in real or near-real time, and autonomously run entire production processes. Smart factories optimize efficiency and productivity by extending the capabilities of both manufacturing devices and people. By focusing on creating an agile,
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The buzzworthy term, “digital transformation,” is taking the business world by storm. With it, companies are learning how to make the most of their digital presence and effectively leverage their data. But what does this really mean for your company? How can you stand out from the competition? And what are some ways that you
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The new trading environment created by COVID-19 has left many manufacturers with a number of arising risks. The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on supply chains will affect the manufacturing industry in several ways. Some of the effects might not have been anticipated and could leave businesses at more risk than anticipated. Companies using REWO
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Molti produttori in passato si sono concentrati solo sull'integrazione delle tecnologie Industry 4.0 che avevano un impatto diretto sull'efficienza, sulla riduzione dei costi e sulla massimizzazione dei profitti - aggiornando e collegando le apparecchiature. Tuttavia, coloro che stanno prosperando in questa epoca stanno adottando un approccio più olistico. Hanno capito che la trasformazione digitale si applica a tutte le aree aziendali, in particolare,
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Digitization is radically changing the face of manufacturing companies. Digital factories are transforming manufacturing, as companies implement innovative technology and look for employees with fundamentally different types of qualifications. These new digital factories are being created in the heart of Europe to produce highly customized products and systems. One area that is receiving a lot
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