Ensuring proper safety protocols can be a top priority. Method statements are one strategy you can use to mitigate risks, maintain safe working conditions and communicate important procedural information to your team. Knowing how to create an effective method statement can help you ensure the safety and success of your project. What is a method […]
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5G proponents argue the technology can revolutionize an extensive variety of market sectors, from cars to smart cities. But this drumbeat is perhaps the loudest in terms of how 5G will affect the manufacturing industry. But 5G isn’t the only option when it comes to the “factory of the future.” There’s also WiFi 6, which
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When comparing text and video, there really is no competition in sight. In terms of engagement, the chances of capturing your viewer’s attention are much higher when a video is used, as opposed to plain text. People at work are regular humans like you and me. If you want them to pay more attention and
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A lot is happening in the automotive industries. Many manufactures are pivoting towards electric cars while trying to establish new supply chains that would be more resilient in today’s changing environment. But there’s another thing happening – we are seeing the emergence of microfactories. One of the most well known examples is the electric vehicle
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Digital manufacturing work instructions collect information from multiple sources and provide it in one simple, unified view so your operators can quickly make decisions. Traditional paperwork instructions aren’t great. Lengthy, awkward, and hard to produce, a paper instruction manual frequently causes more problems than it solves. The majority of paper instructions fail to provide a satisfactory
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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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A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations. But who will be the one to write standard operating procedures? Who
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Gone are the days when the workplace was merely a physical space employees occupied during regular office hours. Today’s always-connected, instant-access environment has blurred the lines between the physical office and the place where work happens. As the distinction between professional and personal life dissolves, and the workplace becomes truly digital, employees are communicating and
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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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You’ve got process that workers need to perform or a product that people need to use, so you have been tasked with making it easier for them. The usual approach is pretty straightforward: provide clear instructions and let people know what they are supposed to be doing. But just because you’re able to write down
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