Effective communication — and the conduit for it — bonds successful global industrial manufacturing operations in field services. As industrial manufacturing companies expand globally, clear communication is especially integral to ensuring seamless compliance collaboration. Global teams navigate unique challenges, including language barriers, varying time zones, and unreliable communication channels. Issues may include inconsistent workflows, delayed… Read more »
Industrial manufacturing presents a high-risk environment, from large, complex machinery to hazardous materials to complicated operations, making safety compliance a top priority. Failure to comply with safety regulations from governing organizations can lead to injuries and fatalities, fines, legal battles, financial loss, and reputational damage. Digital tools are revolutionizing safety in industrial manufacturing field service… Read more »
There’s no jumping the manufacturing skills gap. Industrial manufacturing’s immediate future strength depends on today’s digitally transformative actions. According to a Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute study, the U.S. could face 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030. The resulting cost could potentially total $1 trillion in the U.S. alone. As industrial manufacturing technology evolves,… Read more »
Like trying to complete a jigsaw puzzle without seeing the pieces you have at hand, industrial manufacturing faces asset management challenges without centralized asset data. Poor asset visibility means managers face difficulty tracking asset locations, conditions, and usage. This impacts service delivery, given its negative effect on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and revenue. Fragmented systems,… Read more »
Unlike a well-oiled machine, unplanned downtime in industrial manufacturing has costly repercussions. From missed customer deadlines to production delays to financial losses, issues with equipment downtime in industrial manufacturing run the gamut with significant impact. The average manufacturer faces 800 hours of equipment downtime per year — more than 15 hours per week. Unplanned downtime… Read more »