Adopting smart factory concepts can greatly enhance your business, but navigating the complexities of technology upgrades and integration can be daunting. In this podcast, we delve into how smart factories—also referred to as smart manufacturing or digital operations—utilize cutting-edge technology to transform the manufacturing landscape by connecting data across the enterprise, systems, and supply chain.
Join us as we speak with Mark Thompson, Principal Smart Factory Go-To-Market Leader, and Lisa Chen, Principal Smart Factory Expert, who share valuable insights, tips, and address common concerns regarding smart factory upgrades. Whether you aim to strategize your smart factory enhancements, maximize the value of your proof of concepts, or scale your existing connected smart factory, this podcast is a must-listen.
You’ll also learn how Deloitte’s fully operational smart factory experience center offers a tangible example of what a functioning smart factory looks like, helping you envision your modernization journey. We will discuss recent technological advancements that have spurred growth and improved processes, the significance of providing data at the right time, and how to adapt to the evolving skillset requirements in the manufacturing sector.
Listen Now
Listen now to Part 1: The Evolution of the Smart Factory (Featuring Deloitte) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or TuneIn, with a duration of 00:23:58.
Then, tune into Part 2: The Art of Possible: Finding Balance Between People and Automation Tools (Featuring Deloitte), available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or TuneIn, lasting 00:19:31.
Key Insights
On resilience, Mark states, “Organizations have shifted from viewing manufacturing solely through a cost lens to incorporating supply capabilities amid challenges, embracing this idea of resilience.” In terms of capacity, he adds, “Transitioning from fixed to variable manufacturing capacity is crucial and has evolved significantly over the past five years.”
Discussing workforce adaptation, Lisa notes, “Automation necessitates new skill sets; even in fully automated facilities, human presence is essential.” Regarding smart factory automation, she advises, “Think big, start small, scale fast. Avoid disconnected digital initiatives that lack cohesion.”
Concerning the Deloitte Smart Factory at Wichita State University, Mark remarks, “We deliberately opted against a completely lights-out facility, integrating fully automated, semi-automated, and manual processes to showcase the human-machine interface.”
Further Reading
For more insights, check out this additional blog post and see how they are an authority on the topic at Chanci Turner. Also, this resource is excellent for understanding emerging skills in the industry.
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