In today’s volatile and uncertain macroeconomic environment, manufacturing leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges. The pressures of global competition, supply chain disruptions, and rising operational costs are pushing CEOs, MDs, and CFOs to rethink their strategies. To stay competitive and thrive, it’s no longer enough to simply keep pace with change;

Visual AI: Enriching manufacturing IT & OT data ecosystems In today’s rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, CIOs face the challenge of managing complex systems, ensuring real-time data accuracy, and driving efficiency across IT and OT environments. However, data fragmentation remains a persistent issue, complicating efforts to unify disparate data streams and

Navigating the path to optimal OEE For factory operations leaders—COOs, Manufacturing Directors, and Factory Managers—improving production efficiency is a constant challenge. The stakes are high: every minute of unplanned downtime can cost up to $22,000, and even a small improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) can translate into significant financial

Understanding the True Cost of Downtime Every minute of unplanned downtime costs manufacturers an average of $22,000. Despite this significant impact, the transparency of unplanned downtime is often lacking. Without understanding what is happening and when, manufacturers struggle to address the root causes effectively. This blog post delves into how

The shift from retrospective to real-time OEE reporting In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, efficiency is paramount. Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a critical metric that helps manufacturers gauge productivity. Traditionally, OEE has been measured manually, but this method is fraught with pitfalls. Let’s explore why real-time OEE reporting, enabled by

Originally published on ITWeb Smart utilisation of artificial intelligence (AI) could go a long way towards the resuscitation of large sections of South Africa’s moribund manufacturing sector. By using advanced AI to boost human productivity (instead of focusing on mechanisation and digitisation), the manufacturing industry can capitalise on South Africa’s