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Technological advancements have challenged the traditional way of manufacturing. The fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, advances the trend of smart manufacturing and automation through digitalization and networked production. Manufacturing accounted for\u00a020-25% of Singapore\u2019s GDP<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0but with the effects brought about by the global pandemic,\u00a0manufacturers in Asia are witnessing<\/strong><\/a>\u00a045% in material shortages, 41% drop in demands and 30% decrease in workforce<\/strong><\/a>. As the adoption of Industry 4.0 is expected to\u00a0boost labour productivity by 30% and add S$36 billion in manufacturing output and revenue<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for local and international businesses, it becomes a pivotal avenue to tap on while adjusting to the new normal.<\/p>\n According to the\u00a0Singapore Economic Development Board<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(EDB),\u00a07% manufacturing companies predict a less favourable business situation in the second half of\u00a0 2020<\/strong><\/a>. Manufacturers are thus encouraged to embrace the digital revolution and leverage technologies that constitute Industry 4.0 to remain resilient and maintain a competitive edge. Assimilating Industry 4.0 into an existing manufacturing process will thus transform operations, limit damages, and provide real-time insights to address disruptions brought about by the pandemic.<\/p>\n In the changing manufacturing landscape, industrial manufacturing is inevitably becoming more digital. Companies must thus adopt the model factory initiative to meet industry expectations. Consisting of three aspects, digital transformation value adds by altering business workflows into secure assets that adapt to unique manufacturing floors \u2013 this enables systems that efficiently handle the business\u2019 digital thread.<\/p>\n With multiple departments working on various tasks and utilising incompatible software, manufacturing operations and data only flows in one direction, preventing active collaboration throughout a product\u2019s lifecycle. An interconnected data system like the Advanced Manufacturing Execution System (AMES) by\u00a0Konica Minolta<\/a>\u00a0collates real-time information and analytics from the shop floor and transforms it into actionable insights useful in shortening the product development process. By leveraging industrial technologies like additive manufacturing for instance, supply chains are reduced through speedy revisions to design specifications, translating to better ROI.<\/p>\n The integration of smart technologies into current manufacturing processes optimises operations by enabling manufacturers to make timely decisions and have pain points be automatically addressed and rectified. Konica Minolta\u2019s AI Visual Inspection Solution arrests defects through robust visual inspection that may have gone unnoticed by the human eye. Plug-and-play IIoT solutions facilitates remote monitoring of data and shop floor operations in real-time. Together with collaborative\u00a0autonomous mobile robots<\/a>, companies can harness the inter-connectivity to streamline operations with less human input. Optimised processes enabled by such smart technologies allow factory floors to increase overall production quality.<\/p>\n For an optimised process, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can be deployed to support back office operations, enabling a faster turnaround time in product creation. Capable of addressing change, payments, and handling order modification, Konica Minolta\u2019s RPA solution maintains customer satisfaction. Applicable to both core and non-core functions, RPA addresses a broad range of manufacturing pain points.<\/p>\n Given that the upcoming economy is transforming into a digital and global one, Konica Minolta offers businesses a line of services and capabilities to build a connected factory. To remain front-runners in the\u00a0digital manufacturing<\/a>\u00a0landscape, companies must adopt industry 4.0 practices and initiatives to support an efficient manufacturing floor and benefit from the enhanced organisational operating productivities and significant operational cost improvements.\u00a0Find out how Konica Minolta can help<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.konicaminolta.vn\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/digitalize_1-1024x576.png\")
<\/strong><\/h3>\nRethink Manufacturing: Accelerate Digital Transformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Manufacturing Traceability\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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2. Smart Factory<\/strong><\/h4>\n3. Value Chain Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Progressing with the Evolving Manufacturing Landscape<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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