Borderless Manufacturing Practices and Industry X.

0 with IoT in
Discrete Manufacturing
Industry X.0 is the latest industrial revolution that the discrete manufacturing sector is
embracing through machine intelligence and a connected network. IoT is the smart enabler of
this leapfrog digital transformation in industrial applications, not just in India but also across the
entire world, connecting disparate enterprise assets, processes, and people. Managing the
breakneck speed of growth, intense competition, and continuous change has been tough for
the discrete manufacturing industry. It has hence been under constant pressure to look for
smart tech-enabled solutions to succeed in this landscape. IoT in discrete manufacturing has
come as the perfect liberator in this scenario.

IoT helps create a well-integrated ecosystem where every equipment, workflow, and
stakeholder is connected seamlessly – not only within the enterprise but also across the supply
chain. Whether you are in the automotive, aerospace, or industrial machinery sector, IoT has
become the critical go-to technology that can help you get ahead of competition.

How can IoT help in discrete manufacturing?

IoT is all about securely integrating “things” and the critical data that these “things” generate.
Through real-time data capture and analytics, IoT-enabled solutions can help stakeholders take
critical decisions backed by timely insights. Let’s look at four most popular applications of IoT in
discrete manufacturing.

Predictive equipment maintenance

One of the toughest challenges in managing a smooth production process is in handling sudden
equipment failures. Manual maintenance protocols are cumbersome and unplanned
downtimes are disastrous to a tightly stitched production process. Hence, mapping equipment
performance to critical parameters can help warn the need for equipment maintenance well in
advance and simplify planning. IoT can also simplify implementation of efficiency improving
methodologies such as Kanban that streamline the entire production process on the backbone
of data.

Effective inventory management

The aviation industry is the ideal example for smart management of inventory. The efficiency of
this industry depends entirely on having the right part at the right time and the right location.
IoT-empowered predictive analytics simplifies inventory management by instantly alerting the
corresponding supply chain stakeholders when the inventory levels shift below a predefined
threshold and initiating the part procurement protocol across the entire ecosystem. The
solution is also embedded with the cognitive intelligence required to make the right choices.

Real-time visibility
The power of visibility is crucial in the manufacturing landscape. You definitely need to about
every important detail related to your equipment performance, process flow, resource
availability, and regulatory compliance. Mapping every characteristic to a select set of
parameters and data sets can help you gain this visibility across a single dashboard.

Enabling a secure work environment

Worker security and equipment malfunctioning are two mainstays of high productivity. This
requires mapping the key performance indicators of workers and equipments to measures of
healthy and danger zones. Simple IoT-enabled wearables for workers and IoT sensors for
equipments can help monitor work environments and take prompt action in case of hazardous
situations. This is especially useful in industries such as O&G.

Achieving Industry X.0 and beyond with smart IoT services and solutions
You’ll definitely need a lot more than hard work to reach the towering goals set by the current
trends of the discrete manufacturing industry. So go in for a smart IoT-enabled customized
solution that fits your specific needs. Make sure you know the outcome you want to achieve
with the IoT initiative. Choose a technology partner who has the experience and expertise to
help you understand your specific problem and visualize the solution. Do not look at your
requirement in a siloed manner. Never rush into a complete makeover - strategize your
transformation in stages. With these smart moves, you can certainly proceed confidently into
the Industry X.0 era. Connect with us today to explore specific IoT-enabled solutions to solve
your unique discrete manufacturing problems.