{"id":2931,"date":"2018-01-11T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/industry\/blog\/uncategorized\/the-factory-of-the-future-is-within-reach-with-smart-manufacturing\/"},"modified":"2023-05-31T16:21:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T23:21:51","slug":"the-factory-of-the-future-is-within-reach-with-smart-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/manufacturing-and-mobility\/2018\/01\/11\/the-factory-of-the-future-is-within-reach-with-smart-manufacturing\/","title":{"rendered":"The factory of the future is within reach with smart manufacturing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the hottest catchphrases in manufacturing is \u201cthe factory of the future.\u201d But it\u2019s not just a catchphrase\u201485% of manufacturers believe they can benefit from it in some way.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0Given such widespread interest, it\u2019s no surprise that many analysts have weighed in on what the factory of the future is and how it can be achieved.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Boston Consulting Group, in the factory of the future, \u201cthe value chain will be fully integrated, blurring traditional boundaries. Throughout the value chain, manufacturing will be facilitated by the comprehensive integration of IT systems and the availability of all required production data.\u201d<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>KPMG also emphasizes the idea of systems integration, stating that, \u201cIn the \u2018factory of the future,\u2019 information and communication technology (ICT) and automation technology are fully integrated.\u201d This, they say, enables the entire manufacturing process to be \u201cconsidered and managed in real time holistically from the very first step.\u201d<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>McKinsey describes a similar scenario. \u201cTraditional production systems,\u201d they explain, \u201cembody a collection of separate tools bound together loosely by the rules governing their application.\u201d In the factory of the future, \u201csuch links will be much tighter and more automated, and fast digital connections will allow the whole system to operate as a seamless, cohesive whole.\u201d<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Although each analyst frames their definition slightly differently, it\u2019s clear that they share common characteristics and themes. Microsoft has analyzed these and developed a point of view on the factory of the future that incorporates feedback from our customers about what they need today.<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft\u2019s point of view on the factory of the future<\/h2>\n<p>We believe manufacturing is moving towards seamless integration of the physical and digital worlds to enable fast integration, feedback, and control loops throughout distributed manufacturing infrastructures. In the factory of the future, cloud computing and IoT enable individual plants to communicate with other factory sites, merging industrial infrastructures that are already in place. The result is a complex ecosystem of self-regulating machines and sites, able to customize output, optimally allocate resources, and offer a seamless interface between the physical and virtual worlds of construction, assembly, and production. At the core of this vision are four fundamental shifts: an open value chain, flexible production, human-centered manufacturing, and innovative business models.<\/p>\n<h2>Open value chain<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-479814 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Factory_blog.png\" alt=\"Independent hardware and software systems interoperate to create an open value chain\" width=\"411\" height=\"529\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Achieving this vision requires rethinking the value chain. To adapt to shorter product lifecycles, the factory of the future does away with the traditional industrial value chain, which consists of independently implemented systems that support discrete phases of manufacturing (from product design and planning to execution). In the open value chain of the factory of the future, these systems, and the processes they support, are interoperable and integrated. This integration enables machines and IT systems to determine the best way forward using advanced algorithms, eliminating the need for workers to handle complex manufacturing processes and resource management based on gut instinct and experience. The result is a value chain that is self-regulating and adaptive.<\/p>\n<h2>Flexible production<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-479821 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Factory_blog2.png\" alt=\"factory graphic\" width=\"448\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the factory of the future embraces more flexible production. With the integration of industrial automation and software with design systems, the factory of the future automatically extracts settings from product configurations and propagates best practices across facilities. It leverages sensor data to ensure processes are updated in real time to keep up with changing conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Human-centered manufacturing<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-479888 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Factory_blog3.png\" alt=\"Workers and machines collaborate on processes\" width=\"421\" height=\"542\" \/><\/p>\n<p>By adopting these advanced technologies, the factory of the future also becomes more human-centered. Systems integration, for instance, facilitates dynamic work schedules that respect workers\u2019 personal time. And robotic technologies enable workers and machines to collaborate on processes that involve both repetitive tasks and complex decision-making. Access to data and data-driven insights empower workers to make complex decisions with confidence. Ultimately, advances such as these improve worker satisfaction and productivity.<\/p>\n<h2>Innovative business models<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-479890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Factory_blog4.png\" alt=\"Graphic of separate manufacturing functions coming together\" width=\"435\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The factory of the future is not just about optimizing production processes; it can also enable innovative business models, such as product as a service. The journey from selling a product to selling a product as a service requires redesigning products and production systems to support capabilities like remote monitoring. Functions that were once separate, like operational technology on the factory floor and service contract management, now must be tightly coupled from design through production. The systems integration and open value chain in the factory of the future make this possible.<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft offers the first step<\/h2>\n<p>The distance between the factory you have now and the factory of the future is strategic investments and time. Your investments will get you there sooner if they\u2019re based on real operational data rather than guesswork.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Microsoft offers the <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/internet-of-things\/solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure IoT Suite connected factory solution<\/a>, a preconfigured solution that enables you to connect your existing machines to a secure cloud without disrupting production. With connected factory, you can achieve end-to-end visibility into your production and gain insight on how it could be transformed.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today to discuss what this could mean for your business.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><sup>1\u00a0Daniel K\u00fcpper, Kristian Kuhlmann, Sebastian K\u00f6cher, Thomas Dauner, and Peter Burggr\u00e4f, Boston Consulting Group, The Factory of the Future, Dec 2016, https:\/\/www.bcgperspectives.com\/content\/articles\/leaning-manufacturing-operations-factory-of-future\/<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><sup>2\u00a0Daniel K\u00fcpper, Kristian Kuhlmann, Sebastian K\u00f6cher, Thomas Dauner, and Peter Burggr\u00e4f, Boston Consulting Group, The Factory of the Future, Dec 2016, https:\/\/www.bcgperspectives.com\/content\/articles\/leaning-manufacturing-operations-factory-of-future\/<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><sup>3\u00a0KPMG, The Factory of the Future, 2017<\/sup><\/p>\n<p><sup>4\u00a0Vineet Gupta and Rainer Ulrich, McKinsey, How the Internet of Things Will Reshape Future Production Systems, 2017, http:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/McKinsey\/Business%20Functions\/Operations\/Our%20Insights\/The%20great%20remake%20Manufacturing%20for%20modern%20times\/The-great-remake-Manufacturing-for-modern-times-full-compendium.ashx<\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The factory of the future is a complex ecosystem of self-regulating machines and sites, able to customize output and optimally allocate 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