The challenge of the 5S method for the industry 4.0
Developed in Toyota factories, the 5S method was then applied well beyond the automotive industry, even to the point of being adopted by service companies. This shows the universality and effectiveness of this process. It even seems perfectly suited to accompany the evolution of the industry [...]
What is Lean Digital and how to integrate it?
When it first entered the industry, Lean, as it was practiced at the time, was very promising. The improvements it made in several areas of business allowed very interesting levels of productivity and quality to be achieved, but this model has lost some of its beauty [...]
Maintenance 4.0: what is the added value for technicians?
The evolution towards industry 4.0 is taking place at all levels, including maintenance. A crucial activity determines the availability and performance of means of production, maintenance is driven by technological innovations in digital technology. The technician responsible for carrying out these missions are the first to [...]
Why should you use a Remote Expert solution?
The digitization of documentation is one of the pillars of the transition to industry 4.0. The latter is intended to be a connected industry where the various stakeholders use new technologies to perform their tasks well. Thus, IoT and augmented reality are appearing in the digital factory [...]
How can up-to-date documentation reduce non-conformities?
Any non-compliance occurring during one of the production stages penalizes the company in several respects. Manufacturing errors and deviations from specifications waste time, money and energy. Moreover, if non-compliant products reach the customer, it is undeniable that the company's image will be affected. Combating non-conformities is [...]
What are the levels of industrial maintenance?
The preservation of the machine park, both in terms of the value of the equipment, its performance and safety, requires optimal maintenance. And for this to be ensured, knowledge of the levels of intervention is essential. The five maintenance levels have been defined by the French Standards Association (AFNOR), [...]
Industry 4.0 : Establishing a digital culture in the company
Joining the 4th Industrial Revolution requires that all stakeholders be involved in the digital transformation of the plant, the means of production and the organization. Thus, anchoring a digital culture is a crucial step towards industry 4.0. All operators and stakeholders must be aware of the [...]
Turn-over in the industry: the challenge of knowledge transfer
In any organization, some actors leave and others arrive. The former possess skills and knowledge that are extremely valuable to the company's business, which is, therefore, working to preserve this capital by ensuring its transmission to newcomers. Skills and know-how: a heritage to be maintained As [...]
