For manufacturers, productivity is paramount. The rate of global manufacturing growth has slowed, according to the international yearbook of industrial statistics 2019 published by the united nations industrial development organization (UNIDO). [1] the slowdown in production in 2018 was observed in industrialized economies as well as developing and emerging industrial economies. [2] in order to improve productivity growth, it is critical that manufacturers strategically adopt factory-wide technology that actively promotes workforce efficiency.Explain the cognitive approach to learning but which technology is worth the investment? To find out, let’s examine the top productivity pain points manufacturers are experiencing today.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

When it comes to enhancing productivity, ensuring that manufacturing workforces have the information they need to be successful is crucial. This pain point comes in many different forms.Explain the cognitive approach to learning it may be that employees are missing work instructions for the task at hand, have collected an abundance of data that cannot easily be interpreted and used, or are simply not able to trust the quality of information due to a profusion of versions.Explain the cognitive approach to learning whatever the root of the issue, when the workforce lacks the information it needs to produce high-quality output in an efficient manner, productivity suffers.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

Related productivity-enabling technologies: technologies that enable data connectivity, convergence, and real-time correction are needed to overcome information challenges.Explain the cognitive approach to learning from the ubiquitous sensing technology that gathers information to analytics & cloud computing that help disseminate it, these technologies empower the workforce to better access and act on the data it requires.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

Unexpected repairs that result in unplanned downtime are major drains on manufacturing productivity. With production depending on sensitive and widespread machinery, one malfunction can slow down an entire production flow in just minutes.Explain the cognitive approach to learning part of the issue is that many manufacturers are relying on reactive rather than proactive management, resulting in difficulties diagnosing problems, rising maintenance costs, and lower productivity.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

Related productivity-enabling technologies: edge connectivity and computing allow data to be gathered and processed right where it is generated by a machine.Explain the cognitive approach to learning when combined with cognitive technology models like artificial intelligence and machine learning, edge computing rapidly enables the predictive, proactive analytics and alerts necessary to keep production rolling smoothly.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

The complexity of manufacturing continues to increase, yet the availability of skilled workers entering the industry is declining. We are witnessing a downward trend that could directly impact wage inflation and a talent war that could negatively affect overall productivity and profitability.Explain the cognitive approach to learning now is the time companies need to build a culture of learning, mentoring and knowledge retention and implement digital technologies to attract the digitally-adept new workforce.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

Related productivity-enabling technologies: dynamic and visual work instructions and augmented reality provide powerful tools to ensure first-time-right processes and on the job training.Explain the cognitive approach to learning to ensure first-time-right processes the real power of visual work instruction technology is when with a single scan, shop floor operators can have all the information they could possibly need to do their job effectively and efficiently.Explain the cognitive approach to learning one scan and the operator is presented with a configured user interface that’s laid out in a manner that's appropriate to them – it can be as simple or as rich as the manufacturing engineers feel is appropriate.Explain the cognitive approach to learning providing rich and visually appealing guided instructions can also be a great tool when it comes to training employees, without needing a “training buddy” and provides an avenue in which they can learn new skills.Explain the cognitive approach to learning the benefit is a reduction in the costs of new hire training, but also in cross-training and training for new product introductions that can ultimately boost overall job satisfaction.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

In an industrial manufacturing environment, ensuring workforce safety must always be a check to pursuing increasingly ambitious productivity goals.Explain the cognitive approach to learning from the air quality of the manufacturing environment, to exposure to extreme temperatures, noise levels, and a number of ergonomic issues—such as manually lifting heavy objects—all of these are critical safety considerations that will negatively affect productivity if not properly managed.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

Related productivity-enabling technologies: wearable computing devices, powered by a manufacturing ecosystem that supports edge computing, can provide real-time updates on the status of each member of the workforce to proactively prevent injury.Explain the cognitive approach to learning visual work instructions and augmented reality (AR) training also ensure that workers are properly and safely trained before undertaking manufacturing tasks.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

The right manufacturing equipment is integral to successfully empowering the workforce. Often, however, this equipment is complex and creates major complications during common employee changeovers.Explain the cognitive approach to learning the age of the equipment can also inhibit its ability to promote productivity. Occasionally, equipment is even routinely used for a task separate from its intended purpose, slowing down production with every use.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

Related productivity-enabling technologies: equipment that is modern enough to enable manufacturing automation with streamlined, simplified interfaces is ideal for increasing productivity.Explain the cognitive approach to learning employees must be properly trained to operate the equipment on which they work, using interactive digital interfaces to ensure optimal performance and productivity.Explain the cognitive approach to learning additionally, leveraging solutions that validate that the right person is using the right equipment for the intended use can dramatically improve productivity, safety and compliance.Explain the cognitive approach to learning

When it comes to powering superior productivity, manufacturing execution systems are uniquely capable of managing the entire manufacturing lifecycle—from product launch, to material logistics, manufacturing execution and quality management, and advanced analytics and real-time dashboards.Explain the cognitive approach to learning in fact, by gathering data from machines, devices, ERP systems, and the workforce, MES solutions form the foundation of connectivity on which the industrial internet of things (iiot), industry 4.0—and all of the subsequent enabling technology mentioned above—rest.Explain the cognitive approach to learning as far as technology investments go, MES is unsurpassed in its ability to empower the workforce to drive tangible benefits for manufacturing enterprises while also increasing employee job satisfaction.Explain the cognitive approach to learning