Jun 21, 2022
Data forms the backbone of any manufacturing enterprise. With continuous supply chain disruptions, the allure of data and business intelligence (BI) is the ability to look deeper into production, performance, and efficiency. For today’s industries, the issue...
May 24, 2022
Production workers instructed with augmented reality (AR) glasses can work much faster than colleagues instructed with analog methods. However, an international study shows that they are less capable of internalizing their tasks and of making suggestions to improve...
May 24, 2022
Mining remains a key contributor to South Africa’s economy, with the country currently ranked fifth in the world in terms of mining contribution to gross domestic product. Despite its contribution to the economy and employment, the sector faces major challenges...
May 6, 2022
When it comes to technology investments, the factory floor and warehouse typically get the least attention – and yet they are critical to the operations and survival of any company. Brendan Cuthbertson, head of Commercial, Enterprise and Regional Public Sector...
May 4, 2022
There is no doubt that the digital revolution has been accelerated by the pandemic. Recovery has forced industries to re-configure supply chains to thrive through disruption. Manufacturers and distributors have also had to adapt to digital-first customer journeys, and...
Apr 20, 2022
Technology has always been a significant disruptor in the manufacturing sector, and as the rapid acceleration of digitalisation continues, the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is once again changing the game. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force Robotics and...