Performance Measurement

6 ways AI will impact process factories in the future

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the branch of computer science dealing with the reproduction or mimicking of human-level intelligence, self-learning, and problem-solving skills in machines. Unlike traditional systems that respond based on pre-programmed instructions, AI-based systems learn from experience, adjust to new inputs, and perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Such tasks include learning, reasoning, … Read more

How to manage seasonality.

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Seasonality presents a significant challenge in the ever-evolving world of Fast Moving Consumer Goods. This cyclical pattern brings predictable yet disruptive fluctuations in demand that can interrupt production lines. With careful planning, you can overcome this challenge and turn seasonal highs and lows into lucrative opportunities. With summer just around the corner, the demand for … Read more

The 4 Factory Types. Which do you have?

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The Theory of Constraints (TOC) is a powerful improvement technology that asserts that any manageable system is limited in achieving its goals by a very small number of constraints. Developed by Dr. Eliyahu M. Goldratt, it provides a useful way to understand and manage complex industrial processes. One of the key concepts of TOC is … Read more

3 steps to fixing a bottleneck in a supply chain

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A system to manage bottlenecks in manufacturing supply chains was codified in the late 80’s by Dr Eliyahu Goldratt, and introduced to the world when he published his first book called, The Goal, in 1984. This system is known as the Theory of Constraints (TOC). Goldratt was a physicist and he used his understanding of … Read more

3 steps to a renewable energy strategy

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Renewable energy strategies for the food & beverage industry can be quite complex and full of uncertainty. However, once the unique needs and location of a particular manufacturing site are understood then the strategy can become self-evident when the different options are examined in the context of technological maturity and payback. Step 1 – Understand … Read more

The 4 project levers and how to manage them

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It was a cold and miserable winter day on-site at a client’s facility in Victoria, Australia. I was staring at the consequence of a design mistake that I’d made. There was no going back, and I needed to fall on my sword and suffer the consequences. I remember standing there for a long time, trying … Read more

9 important digital twins in your process industry supply chain

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There has been a lot of talk, particularly (and some would say weirdly) in politics, about Digital Twins. There seems to be an abundance of funding for digital twins as part of the Australian government’s push towards sovereign capability and manufacturing innovation in Australia. Amongst all of this, it’s unclear precisely what the funding is … Read more

The 7 most important factory performance metrics

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the ultimate guide to process factory performance

Factories in the process industry have no shortage of metrics and targets. Sometimes its hard to see the wood from the trees in terms of the customer needs. Enablers such as safety, quality and the environment are now basic prerequisites for market entry and yet add to the metric overload. In this post we identify … Read more