Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Welcome to the wonderful world of the Industrial Internet of Things! Explore the difference between the IoT and the IIoT, how the IIoT actually works, the specific impact of the manufacturing sector, and then implementations, challenges, and forecasts for the Industrial Internet of Things at large. What is the Industrial Internet of Things? When the […]
ISO 9000 Standards
What are the ISO 9000 Standards? The ISO 9000 standards are a group of voluntary Quality Management Systems (QMS) created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The standards are created and maintained by professionals from all over the world dedicated to creating efficient and continuously improving quality standards for manufacturing and other organizations. ISO […]
Guides (instructions de travail)
Qu’est-ce qu’un guide ? La définition d’un guide peut être difficile à cerner pour de multiples raisons. S’agit-il d’une instruction de travail…. oui. S’agit-il d’un processus normalisé…. oui. S’agit-il d’un document de formation ? oui. S’agit-il d’une maintenance préventive….oui. S’agit-il d’un système avancé qui engage les travailleurs tout en recueillant des données et en se […]
Guidebooks (Work Instructions)
What is a Guidebook? The definition of a guidebook can be hard to pin down for multiple reasons. Is it a work instruction….yes. Is it a standardized process….yes. Is it a training document…yes. Is it preventative maintenance….yes. Is it an advanced system that engages workers while gathering data and connecting to other systems and tools… […]
Flexible Manufacturing System
What is a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)? A flexible manufacturing system is a methodology that enables companies to be flexible in the face of changes like market demand, manufacturing challenges, or opportunities for innovation. Whether these changes are predictable or not, FMS companies quickly shift their production to meet the needs of their business and […]
Downtime
What is Downtime? Downtime is defined as any period where production has stopped. The production is still costing money but no revenue is being generated. Within manufacturing, there are numerous causes of downtime such as machine breakdowns, workforce shortages, worker injuries, resource shortages, poor scheduling, and even planned downtime. Some instances of downtime can be […]
Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
A Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis is an investigative summary of the potential risks during production that are identified in the design stage. From a history in aerospace engineering, FMEA applications now stretch from industries like software and manufacturing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Allows engineers to assess risk factors before resources spent Data is filed on a […]
Cycle Time
What is Cycle Time? Cycle Time is defined as the time it takes to produce one item within the manufacturing environment. It includes any stalls or pauses that may occur intentionally or unintentionally during production. Knowing how long it takes to produce items enables companies to manage their resources in an intelligent and efficient way. […]
Cross-Training (Multiskilling)
Cross-Training is an important management tool for both individual and team development. If you’ve ever worked at an understaffed business, you’re probably familiar with having to cover other coworkers’ responsibilities when they are absent or overloaded—but there’s a better way! Cross-training as a business methodology has evolved far past the point where it was the […]
Informatique en nuage
L’informatique en nuage est la capacité de décharger le stockage et la puissance de traitement sur un serveur physique central tout en permettant aux utilisateurs d’accéder virtuellement à ces ressources n’importe où et n’importe quand, à condition qu’ils disposent d’une connexion à l’internet. PRINCIPAUX ENSEIGNEMENTSLe nuage est une ressource de stockage et de traitement hors […]