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Top 10 Benefits of Real-Time Monitoring in Manufacturing
January 24, 2025
Modern manufacturing goals are no longer just about producing high-quality goods or large-scale outputs. Manufacturers are being pushed to do all that with the least resources and losses. With increasing demands for efficiency, quality, and sustainability, manufacturers from various sectors are adopting real-time monitoring technologies to remain competitive.
Whether for tracking production lines in an automotive plant or ensuring food safety and traceability in a processing facility, real-time data provides the clarity and control needed to drive operational excellence. The ability to instantly detect inefficiencies (like bottlenecks), predict maintenance activities, and optimize resource utilization allows manufacturers to respond proactively, reducing waste and enhancing productivity.Â
By integrating real-time monitoring into daily operations, manufacturers can break down data silos between departments, fostering collaboration between production, maintenance, quality control and many other teams. It empowers decision-makers with the insights they need to make informed choices, ensuring that production schedules stay on track, minimizing equipment downtime, and ensuring consistent product quality, especially in the Food & Beverage and Automotive industries. In an environment where each productive second has a substantial price tag, day-to-day inefficiencies are no longer to be tolerated.Â
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November 28, 2024
Energy efficiency has become a priority for manufacturers worldwide as they strive to reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. With many manufacturing industries being highly energy-intensive, the integration of smart manufacturing solutions presents an innovative opportunity to optimize energy consumption without compromising productivity.
As environmental policies evolve, such as the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), implemented under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), manufacturers face new challenges. Non-compliance can result in regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and even increased insurance premiums due to heightened environmental risks. Proactively adopting energy-efficient practices is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative to maintain competitiveness and improve insurability.
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November 28, 2024
Smart industry solutions have recently become a popular topic in many manufacturing industries, offering promises of enhanced efficiency, real-time insights, and streamlined operations. With an overwhelming variety of digital point solutions on the market, many manufacturers feel lost or unsure how to pick the best solution for their unique operation need.
This confusion often leads to rushed decisions, resulting in poorly planned implementations that fail to deliver the expected benefits. As a result, these missteps can lead to wasted resources and reduced competitiveness instead of driving business growth.Â
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September 26, 2024
Ransomware attacks against midsize and large corporations are becoming one of the most critical threats in the industrial sector, with manufacturing companies often seen as an easy target from which to profit. These attacks can halt production, disrupt supply chains, and lead to significant financial losses. As IT and OT systems become more interconnected, the risk of ransomware grows, putting operations on the edge.
The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems has revolutionized the way industries operate, for example, by enabling real-time production monitoring and lean manufacturing practices. However, this increased connectivity has also introduced new vulnerabilities, making industrial systems an attractive target for cybercriminals.
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September 5, 2024
Across the plant floor, a vast network of machines, processes, and technologies creates endless opportunities for critical decisions. As a maintenance manager, you know that these decisions impact everything from operational productivity to safety and resource management. Even the smallest hesitation can lead to a domino effect—equipment breakdowns, lost time, and frustrated teams.
But what if you could make the right decision at the right time? The answer lies within the data your machinery is already generating. When paired with the right software, your manufacturing equipment can provide real-time insights that reveal opportunities to improve asset functions, accelerate production, and streamline workflows. Even a slight improvement in these areas can lead to significant savings.
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The Latest Trends On Smart Manufacturing In 2024
August 8, 2024
As a manufacturing professional, you understand the complexities and challenges of running operations while constantly pursuing continuous improvement practices in your facility.
The 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report by Rockwell Automation provides a comprehensive overview of how global manufacturers are currently leveraging smart manufacturing solutions to address these challenges and still drive operational efficiency and revenue growth.
Here are some key highlights from the report:
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Introducing Gerrie Digital Industry Solutions: Your Partner in Smart Manufacturing Adoption
June 27, 2024
In the rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, staying competitive requires more than just maintaining the status quo. Manufacturers are adopting practices such as targeted continuous innovation projects, asset connectivity, and data-driven decision-making into their manufacturing processes. As they continue to adopt digital technologies to stay competitive, having an experienced and trusted partner to count on becomes critical.
At Gerrie Digital Industry Solutions, we understand these new challenges and are excited to announce our partnership with Rockwell Automation as an Information Solutions Value-Added Reseller (IS VAR).
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