Smart technology refers to digital tools and techniques that enable process managers to extract data from supply chains. These technologies, known as Industry 4.0, use advances in manufacturing engineering to improve processes.
Smart technologies help reduce costs and production times, offering significant benefits to companies. These technologies, based on the Internet of Things, operate with minimal human intervention and adapt to changes in real time.
Advantages of applying Smart technologies in process management
Smart technologies offer six main advantages, which impact the effectiveness of processes, saving time, energy and money:
Effective data capture: They allow continuous data extraction, observing, measuring and documenting the impact of changes in the process.
Planning and optimization: They identify optimal routes in the production chain, reducing costs and times, and improving the effectiveness and use of resources.
More effective control: They facilitate constant monitoring, data collection and analysis, allowing continuous monitoring at all stages of the process.
Scenario simulation: They model and simulate scenarios to test and adjust changes in the production process.
Cloud system: Cloud computing improves coordination between process participants, making management more efficient.
Effectiveness in data analysis: They offer a more effective interpretation of data and conclusions in real time thanks to the connection between the production phases.
Are Smart Technologies Only for Large Corporations?
Although Smart technologies require technological and digital resources, they are not exclusive to large companies. Thanks to the Internet of Things, small and medium-sized companies can also adopt Industry 4.0 and enjoy its benefits:
- Improvement in the design and production of processes.
- Streamlining internal processes from the workshop to the administration.
- Better communication with the supply chain.
- Better shopping experience and customer service.
Process optimization is essential to keep up with the competition.
Conclusion
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