Are You Ready for the Future of Manufacturing?

Manufacturing today is being reshaped by disruption, innovation and global connectivity. In addition, manufacturers are under immense amounts of pressure due to unexpected events, increased competition, and consumer demand. Manufacturers need to be ready for digital transformation with a world-class business platform. The world of manufacturing is changing. Are you keeping up? Understand the future […]

Digital Manufacturing and the IIoT

Data is more important than ever in the move towards digitisation, as organisations of all kinds aim to get a better understanding and use of the data generated by IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices. Technology platforms like AI (Artificial Intelligence), data analytics, or Virtual Reality (VR) are increasingly being deployed by manufacturers, to streamline […]

The 6 Essential Manufacturing ERP Modules that you Need

As manufacturers pursue digital avenues to improve their production performance, in an effort to meet the growing demand from customers, it’s important to have a grasp on the essential manufacturing ERP modules that can really make a difference for your business. “96% of emerging businesses that excel in their respective industry rely on some form […]

Digital Transformation and The State of Manufacturing

In March 2021, Industry Week collected and analysed data on behalf of Dassault Systemes to dive into the digital transformation of manufacturing businesses. The research was conducted across businesses from the various stages of digital transformation, from the early stage, through the mid-stage, advanced stage and mature stage. By looking at businesses at each of […]

How Manufacturers Can Maximise Productivity & Profitability

Create a connected workforce to maximise productivity & profitability In manufacturing, everything is connected. Anything that happens in one part of the business can have a knock-on effect on other parts of the business – and on the business as a whole. That’s why it’s essential to have visibility and connectivity across the entire business. […]

Real-time Monitoring: Taking the Guesswork out of your Manufacturing Shop Floor

One of the problems that most manufacturers will face at some point in their business life is the inability to access the right information at exactly the right time.  Without access to the right information, it makes it incredibly difficult to understand why bottlenecks may be forming in your manufacturing process, or why there may […]

20 Things to Consider When Selecting an MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

Done right, an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) implementation can improve accuracy, control and speed on the manufacturing shop floor. The best MES System implementation will also enable supply chain networks and manufacturing to stay synchronised, scalable, and flexible, to cope with fluctuations in demand. In fact, for many manufacturers, MES System implementation can be one […]

How to Lead the Way in Manufacturing Sustainability

We’re moving rapidly towards a more sustainable world. Sustainability is a non-negotiable for today’s businesses In fact, a recent survey found that 65% UK and Netherlands business leaders cite the pandemic as the catalyst that prompted them to reshape their organisation. Rethinking and prioritising resilience is now a major business objective – and sustainability is […]

How to Improve Production Performance with Real-Time Monitoring

Improve Production Performance with Real-Time Monitoring Knowing more about every machine and production cycle in real-time helps manufacturers improve design-to-manufacturing results while achieving greater resilience at the same time. Manufacturers are continually faced with the challenges of improving time-to-market while reducing production costs and increasing quality. Given the massive amount of data a typical production […]

Digital Twin: What is it and How can it Help My Manufacturing Business?

A digital twin is an idea that was first conceived in the 1990’s by Dr Michael Grieves, during his executive management doctorate program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. It was later on, in 2002, when he first introduced the concept as part of his product lifecycle management (PLM) research at the University […]