THE industrial automation refers to Application of specific equipment and technologies aimed at maintaining the pace of productivity. She is directly connected to Industry 4.0, which encompasses a range of technological innovations in automation, control, and information technology, applied in industries across different sectors.
Numbers of Brazilian Association for Industrial Development (ABDI) highlight the leading role of automation. According to the entity, it is capable of reduce industrial costs by more than R$ 70 billion per year.
In other words: industrial automation is synonymous with the future!
5 tips to make industrial automation a reality for your business
1) Implement the changes calmly.
This is, without a doubt, the most important tip: understand that every new development impacts the day-to-day operation. Given the new configurations imposed by industrial automation, remember that the company culture will also undergo changes.
Therefore, start with small things, keep your team informed of each step. Only then do we recommend moving on to automating medium and large complexity processes.
2) Define what the priorities are.
Another important point concerns your company's priorities — and each one has its own. For certain organizations, the family succession It is the main point of attention. For others, it is the Application of agile methodologies.
To verify precisely which processes are eligible for automation It is essential to expand the business's potential and avoid wasting time and money, for example. In other words, clearly defining the organization's priorities is fundamental!
3) Make a good plan.
No "biting off more than you can chew," okay? Plan well! Carefully study what changes will be made to the organizational culture, alterations to physical spaces, and the potential need for cost-cutting. In addition, consider who or Who will be your suppliers?. With all the information at your fingertips, you guarantee a Good planning in the short, medium, and long term., which is very important for the success of industrial automation.
4) Keep an eye on the future.
Don't get stuck in the past! Study trends, keep an eye on market movements and... technologies currently available on the market. A vision of the future It's crucial for you to implement changes across the entire factory floor, not just in specific departments, for example.
5) Invest in an ERP system.
So that automation To be effective, it's important to have an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This excellent tool allows you to... integration of all processes. In addition, it provides valuable information, real-time data for all sectors, which contributes to the decision-making process.
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