Smart operations: Why the future is now

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:20:50 +0000

In a post-pandemic world that has become increasingly uncertain, so too has consumer behavior. According to new research from Accenture, 72% of consumers say that external factors – such as climate change, economic instability and political unrest – are impacting our lives more now than…

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Digital transformation in industrial process automation — How to break the barriers

Credit to Author: Michael Martinez| Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Digital transformation implementation in the industrial automation space is often more difficult than traditional change management efforts. Research confirms that nearly 75% of digital transformation efforts fall short, but why? One reason is that after a conventional distributed automation system (DCS) is installed and commissioned,…

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‘Automation is driven by software’: An interview with Roxann West

Credit to Author: Employee Voices| Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:55:00 +0000

Opening and standardizing automation practices is not only beneficial to plant lifecycles but essential to our rapidly changing environment. Roxann West, business development manager at Schneider Electric, was recently interviewed on the Energy Transitions Solutions Podcast to discuss how industries can accelerate their energy transition…

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How to keep people comfortable more sustainably

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Fri, 12 May 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Arguably one of the most significant inventions since industrialization was the development of the first practical heat pump in 1755, which would lay the foundations for the modern HVAC and refrigeration we now take for granted in the developed world. Like so many of the…

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How to make your plant assets work harder for you

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:00:00 +0000

Over the last few years, the world has experienced unprecedented events which have also had unprecedented impacts on business. With so many factors out of our control, it’s even more important to be on top of the things that are. One of the best places…

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Process automation and safety reimagined – how your enterprise can benefit

Credit to Author: Michael Martinez| Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

What will smart process automation and safety technologies and the distributed control systems (DCS) of tomorrow be like? Without a crystal ball, it’s impossible to say for sure. But, between the pandemic and ensuing supply chain issues, rising input prices, and the push for greater…

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3 ways digitalization creates sustainable and efficient operations for biofuel refineries

Credit to Author: Hardik Desai| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:21:06 +0000

Biofuels play a key role in reducing greenhouse emissions by providing an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), modern bioenergy is the largest renewable energy source globally, accounting for 55% of renewable energy and over 6% of the global…

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Why a broader interpretation of digital transformation has to focus on business value

Credit to Author: Rik De Smet| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:00:02 +0000

For many manufacturing organizations, the digital transformation journey, during its short history, has proven to be a rocky road. According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research, a surprising 70% of… Read more »

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