Industry 4.0 starts with the question: why do customers choose my product or service? How can I increase its value? So that I can improve my business proposition, strengthen my market position, and increase my margin?
We still often see that entrepreneurs want to find out more about Industry 4.0 because they want to use the technology to improve their production efficiency. Of course, this is just one of the possibilities. Most importantly, it can help you strengthen your market position. Read more about the characteristics and opportunities of Industry 4.0 here.
Start in four steps
Let’s discuss Industry 4.0 in practice. The key word associated with it is ‘insight’. You need to know the facts, understand the implications, and make decisions accordingly. How do you start? Where exactly do you begin? Our advice is to start small and then see what direction to take. It is only possible to guide and adjust the process based on measurable and real-time data. Proceed as follows:
How do you link and manage data?
You can usually use a SCADA/MES solution to connect all the components in the process to one another and make them accessible. This makes it easier to update, monitor, and analyse data. For specific applications, VIRO offers a Smart Industrial Machinery Toolkit that includes standard software modules which you can use to create a customised solution and save on costs.
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