
NextGen production |How to build a successful digital factory
The Digital Factory!
Most mid-sized companies’ Industry 4.0 projects are still at an early stage of development
- 40% of the projects exist as an idea
- 25% are in the planning stage
What is missing is a clear target picture for the digitalized factory
Five dimensions:
1. Digital ecosystem: Networking production into the supply chain and linking to sales and service. Cooperating with other companies and partners
2. Digital production system: Value creation processes and technical standards for all plants
3. Digital shopfloor: Digitalization implemented with the help of “smart” machines, interactive automation solutions
4. Digital workforce: Involvement of management and employees in the development and implementation of the digital factory
5. Digital enablers: Computing power, storage space and algorithms are core