Tag Archives: Manufacturing

Convergence of AI, sustainability in the Manufacturing Sector (AI)

Traditionally resource-hungry sectors like steel and chemicals are using AI to transform their operations, achieving profitability with sustainability. As the manufacturing sector evolves, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability is emerging as a powerful force for change. With two-thirds of the world’s emissions coming from heavy industry, it is traditionally seen as a […]
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The importance of MOM systems in the manufacturing industry (BT)

Today’s manufacturers face many business challenges, including ongoing loadshedding, soaring raw material prices, complex process management, and a weak economy. These manufacturers are turning to digital technologies to transform their operations, improve efficiencies, and drive higher business performance. Technology solutions such as ERP are at the core of these digital transformation efforts, and modern Manufacturing […]
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Load shedding constrains manufacturing – Q2 Absa survey (CBN)

CONFIDENCE levels in the manufacturing sector remain near the low points reached during previous business cycles, as load shedding weighs on sentiment, the Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey shows. Although sentiment has improved significantly since the record low recorded during the pandemic (5 points), historical data show that confidence has only been at these levels a handful […]
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Global manufacturing is concentrated in high-income countries, China

Source: http://www.worldbank.org

Digital manufacturing: The revolution will be virtualized (Mckinsey.com)

Article by Brian Hartmann, William P. King, and Subu Narayan Quoted synopsis “Explosion in data and new computing capabilities—along with advances in other areas such as artificial intelligence, automation and robotics, additive technology, and human-machine interaction—are unleashing innovations that will change the nature of manufacturing itself. Industry and academic leaders agree that digital-manufacturing technologies will […]
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