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Today , Infor , a leading company in the development of cloud business software for large, medium and small companies around the world, revealed the benefits that manufacturing companies can achieve from wearable technologies, in light of the increasing trend of manufacturing companies towards those technologies, where Market Watch expects the growth of a sector Wearable industrial devices from $ 1.5 billion in 2017 to $ 2.6 billion by 2023, and that is a jump of 73% even though it may just be conservative estimates.
Innovations can be seen in todays devices, such as glasses with drop-down display panels, and helmets with screens. And software developers are working to create flexible designs for their applications so that they can be adapted and displayed in small sizes on those devices.
Infor reviewed nine examples of the significant benefits from employing these technologies:
Task-based work platforms and dashboards. ERP solutions often include job platforms that focus on the types of roles that employees play in helping them track their most important performance indicators and responsibilities, such as maintaining safe levels of inventory. In this case, the advantage of remote access via mobile devices or phones is an essential necessity.
Always support prepared managers. Senior business unit managers want to stay in constant contact all the time in order to receive indications of current conditions in real time, especially when operating three shifts at the factory or operations in it are distributed globally within different time zones. As remote entry portals become increasingly necessary for employees and business partners.
Important data from the Internet of Things. Manufacturers are increasingly integrating sensors into machines to extract maintenance and performance data using IoT technology. As the user approaches any piece of equipment, he can see diagnostic information about her and its components on the mobile device screen.
Training and qualification. Augmented reality technology can be used for training purposes, giving users the opportunity to demonstrate simulated breakdowns in machinery and practice interacting with high-tech tools and tactics used in the repair. This provides new employees with a valuable experience.
Remote staff supervision. Helmet-mounted camcorders can also be used to support junior technicians during their fieldwork. This video can be moved to a central location where an expert technician can provide advice and remote supervision.
Quick rates in finding solutions . Whether field service technicians are dispatched to customer sites or factories to perform maintenance or service operations, the ability to access asset details in a timely manner - such as service history, available spare parts inventory, warranty status, maintenance agreements, and previous solutions - will help technicians make informed decisions About repair versus replacement.
Opportunities for sale and exchange while performing maintenance tasks. With access to customer account data and inventory details, field technicians will be able to make recommendations to customers about purchasing replacement parts or promoting the sale of equipment during their fieldwork on the site, if the purchase decision is necessary to perform the maintenance.
Monitor and track employees . Some factories can be very huge to include many buildings, squares and warehouses. Thus, workers are spread over a large area. Some sites may also pose risks to employees. Here, wearable devices, such as GPS jackets, can be used to help monitor employee locations and support security and safety, as well as to encourage productivity.
Speed ??up the transportation and packing of materials in warehouses. The functional tasks in the warehouses of some of the most important applications associated with wearable. For example, screens installed on the wrist, the glasses, or the displayed control panels help forklift drivers access the materials and quickly respond to their requests.
On this occasion, Jonathan Wood, Managing Director, INFOR Middle East and Africa, said: “While manufacturers strive to increase productivity and improve resources, remote data access is an important issue that must be taken into account. Some simple tools such as portable devices are available in the hands of field technicians. There are other applications, such as augmented reality training, that will provide more commitment to resource management. Each specific use case should be evaluated not only for productivity gains, but also to increase service speed, improve customer experience, and enhance quality control. This technology is important in the industrial landscape that is experiencing rapid transitions today. " |
