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Amid disruption, automotive suppliers must reimagine their footprints
For many automotive suppliers over the past 20 years, the calculus of plant location has been relatively simple. If there was a billion dollars of revenue in a region, that was probably a reason to build and maintain a big plant there. If low-cost labor was available in a different country but not in one’s own, then the executive team was probably evaluating the pros and cons of relocating.
How business operations can respond to price increases: A CEO guide
The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to rock the global economy. Following the shutdowns of 2020 and the supply chain challenges of 2021, another wave of disruptions is now breaking over businesses around world: rising input prices. Wherever you look, the prices of essential materials, products, and services are shooting up at rates unseen in a decade or more.
How business operations can respond to price increases: A CEO guide
The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to rock the global economy. Following the shutdowns of 2020 and the supply chain challenges of 2021, another wave of disruptions is now breaking over businesses around world: rising input prices. Wherever you look, the prices of essential materials, products, and services are shooting up at rates unseen in a decade or more.
Cómo pueden responder las operaciones empresariales a las alzas de precios: Una guía para CEOs
Las empresas necesitan mejores herramientas para hacer frente a las alzas de precios. Los CEOs pueden buscarlas a través de todas sus operaciones empresariales. Las réplicas de la pandemia de la COVID-19 siguen sacudiendo la economía mundial. Tras los confinamientos de 2020 y los desafíos de la cadena de suministro de 2021, otra ola de disrupciones se abate ahora sobre las empresas de todo el mundo: el aumento de los precios de los insumos.
Cómo pueden responder las áreas de operaciones a los aumentos de precios: Guía para CEOs
Las compañías necesitan mejores herramientas para abordar los aumentos de precios. Los CEOs pueden comenzar a buscarlas en sus áreas de operaciones. Las consecuencias de la pandemia de COVID-19 continúan azotando la economía mundial. Luego de los cierres forzados de 2020 y de los problemas para las cadenas de abastecimiento en 2021, una nueva ola de disrupción está golpeando a las empresas de todo el planeta: las subas de precio de los insumos.
Como as operações de negócios podem reagir ao aumento dos preços: um guia para os CEOs
As empresas precisam de ferramentas melhores para lidar com o aumento dos preços. Os CEOs podem procurá-las em todas as suas operações de negócios. Os abalos secundários da pandemia de COVID-19 continuam sacudindo a economia global. Após os fechamentos de 2020 e as dificuldades enfrentadas pelas cadeias de suprimento em 2021, outra onda de disrupções está se abatendo agora sobre empresas do mundo todo: o aumento dos preços dos insumos.
The business operations priority for the CEO agenda
After the historic disruptions of 2020 and early 2021, the exit from the COVID-19 pandemic is raising a host of critical operational questions for businesses. A rapid but bumpy recovery is putting short-term pressure on sales and margins, while urgent action is needed to stay ahead of longer-term disruptive change. This complex and uncertain environment presents heightened risks, but it is also creating spaces in many industries, opening opportunities for innovation and growth.
El CEO: Arquitecto de la nueva agenda de operaciones
Para triunfar en una economía post-pandemia volátil e impredecible, las compañías necesitan operaciones más rápidas, inteligentes y ágiles. Para ello se requieren grandes cambios, así como el compromiso de los niveles más altos de la organización. Luego de las disrupciones históricas de 2020 y comienzos de 2021, la salida de la pandemia de COVID-19 está planteando un gran número de preguntas de carácter operacional.
CEO: arquiteto da nova agenda de operações
Para terem sucesso em uma economia pós-pandêmica volátil e imprevisível, as empresas precisam de operações mais inteligentes, rápidas e ágeis. Isso requer grandes mudanças e comprometimento do topo da organização. Após disrupções históricas de 2020 ao início de 2021, a retomada após a pandemia de COVID-19 está levantando uma série de questões operacionais cruciais.
El CEO: Arquitecto de la nueva agenda de operaciones
Para prosperar en una economía pospandémica volátil e impredecible, las compañías necesitan operaciones empresariales más inteligentes, rápidas y ágiles. Esto requiere grandes cambios y el compromiso de la cúpula de la organización. Después de las disrupciones históricas de 2020 y principios de 2021, la salida de la pandemia de la COVID-19 está planteando muchas cuestiones operativas críticas para las empresas.
A manufacturer’s guide to scaling Industrial IoT
By integrating the business, the organization, and technology, manufacturing leaders can position their organizations to reap the full benefits of Industrial IoT. With myriad digital technologies offering the potential to boost operational performance at incumbent companies in every sector, leaders can find it difficult to decide where to place their bets. For manufacturers, one area of investment is clear: the Industrial Internet of Things.
Um guia para escalar IoT industrial no setor de manufatura
Ao integrar negócios, organização e tecnologia, os líderes em manufatura podem posicionar suas organizações para extrair todos os benefícios do IoT industrial. Com a miríade de tecnologias digitais oferecendo o potencial de impulsionar a performance operacional de empresas estabelecidas de todos os setores, os líderes podem ter dificuldade para decidir onde fazer suas apostas. Para a indústria de manufatura, uma área de investimento é clara: a Internet das Coisas industrial.
IIoT y Analítica avanzada para lograr la transformación del sector industrial
Mediante la integración del negocio, la organización y la tecnología, los grandes fabricantes pueden posicionar su empresa para que disfrute de todas las ventajas que ofrece el IIoT. Ante las innumerables tecnologías digitales que ofrecen la posibilidad de impulsar el desempeño operativo de las empresas tradicionales de todos los sectores, a los responsables de esas empresas puede resultarles difícil decidir por cuál apostar.
Guía para escalar la IoT Industrial en el sector manufacturero
Integrando los negocios, la organización y la tecnología, los líderes de la industria manufacturera pueden posicionar a sus compañías para extraer el máximo beneficio de la IoT Industrial. Debido a la miríada de tecnologías digitales con potencial para mejorar el desempeño operacional de compañías de todos los sectores, puede ser complicado para sus líderes decidir a cuáles apostar. Para el sector manufacturero, una de las áreas de inversión está clara: la Internet de las Cosas Industrial.
Future-proofing a digital manufacturing transformation
March 25, 2019Advanced manufacturers at the cutting edge of the Industry 4.0 revolution are engaged in a fine balancing act. The technology that is reshaping the manufacturing sector and driving the next S-curve of performance improvement is constantly on the move. But manufacturers also can’t afford to wait and see what the future holds before making crucial capital-investment decisions they need in order to keep ahead of the competition.
Future-proofing a digital manufacturing transformation
With technology changing rapidly, manufacturers must future-proof their Industry 4.0 transformation plans or risk falling behind their competitors. Advanced manufacturers at the cutting edge of the Industry 4.0 revolution are engaged in a fine balancing act. The technology that is reshaping the manufacturing sector and driving the next S-curve of performance improvement is constantly on the move.
How digital manufacturing can escape ‘pilot purgatory’
Despite enthusiasm for digital manufacturing, few companies have realized its potential at scale, according to our new survey. Six success factors can help. The global race for innovation leadership in digital manufacturing is picking up pace: two-thirds of industrial companies worldwide say that digitizing the production value chain is one of their highest priorities (Exhibit 1).
Cómo la fabricación digital puede evitar el «purgatorio de los programas piloto»
A pesar del entusiasmo generado por la fabricación digital, son pocas las empresas que aprovechan todo su potencial según nuestra nueva encuesta. En este artículo, compartimos seis factores de éxito que pueden ayudar. La competencia global por liderar la innovación en la fabricación digital es cada vez más vertiginosa: digitalizar la cadena de valor de la producción es una prioridad central para dos tercios de las empresas industriales a nivel mundial (Gráfico 1).
How digital manufacturing can escape ‘pilot purgatory’
Despite enthusiasm for digital manufacturing, few companies have realized its potential at scale, according to our new survey. Six success factors can help. The global race for innovation leadership in digital manufacturing1 is picking up pace: two-thirds of industrial companies worldwide say that digitizing the production value chain is one of their highest priorities (Exhibit 1).
Como a manufatura digital pode escapar do ‘purgatório do piloto’
Segundo nossa nova pesquisa, apesar do entusiasmo pela manufatura digital, são poucas as empresas que realmente conseguiram capturar seu potencial em escala. Seis fatores podem ajudar a melhorar essa situação. A corrida global por liderança em inovação na área de manufatura digital tem acelerado o ritmo: dois terços das indústrias do mundo todo afirmam que a digitalização da cadeia de valor da produção é uma de suas principais prioridades (Quadro 1).
Cómo la fabricación digital puede evitar el «purgatorio de los programas piloto»
A pesar del entusiasmo generado por la fabricación digital, son pocas las empresas que aprovechan todo su potencial según nuestra nueva encuesta. En este artículo, compartimos seis factores de éxito que pueden ayudar. La competencia global por liderar la innovación en la fabricación digital es cada vez más vertiginosa: digitalizar la cadena de valor de la producción es una prioridad central para dos tercios de las empresas industriales a nivel mundial (Gráfico 1).
We are living in a digitally disrupted world
Will the inundation of digital data power your business, or wash it away? Data levels are rising. The pipelines are in place, and the valves are starting to open. Manufacturing companies now face a stark choice: harness the power of data to redefine their offerings and transform the speed, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations, or lose out to competitors that do. In recent years, the digital data generated across manufacturing value chains have grown dramatically in volume and variety.
We are living in a digitally disrupted world
Will the inundation of digital data power your business, or wash it away? Data levels are rising. The pipelines are in place, and the valves are starting to open. Manufacturing companies now face a stark choice: harness the power of data to redefine their offerings and transform the speed, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations, or lose out to competitors that do. In recent years, the digital data generated across manufacturing value chains have grown dramatically in volume and variety.
How to achieve and sustain the impact of digital manufacturing at scale
Although manufacturing leaders see the potential of digital, few have a clear strategy to capture its value. Three principles can help turn optimism into action. Several terms are used to describe the combined impact of digital connectivity, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and new cyberphysical systems in the production of physical goods.
Como alcançar e sustentar o impacto da manufatura digital em escala
Embora enxerguem o potencial do digital, poucos líderes em manufatura têm uma estratégia clara para capturar seu valor. Três princípios podem ajudar a transformar otimismo em ação. Vários termos são usados para descrever o impacto combinado de conectividade digital, advanced analytics, inteligência artificial e novos sistemas ciberfísicos na produção de bens físicos.
How to achieve and sustain the impact of digital manufacturing at scale
Although manufacturing leaders see the potential of digital, few have a clear strategy to capture its value. Three principles can help turn optimism into action. Several terms are used to describe the combined impact of digital connectivity, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and new cyberphysical systems in the production of physical goods.
Industry 4.0 demystified--lean’s next level
Amid digital disruption, five principles can help companies find tangible value in Industry 4.0 solutions. For years, companies have pursued lean manufacturing principles and the productivity improvements they promise. Yet now that lean methods are truly ingrained in the DNA of many businesses, classical lean tools are losing some of their edge. The very success of these approaches means that further improvements are increasingly marginal and tougher to achieve.
Industry 4.0 demystified—lean’s next level
Amid digital disruption, five principles can help companies find tangible value in Industry 4.0 solutions. For years, companies have pursued lean manufacturing principles and the productivity improvements they promise. Yet now that lean methods are truly ingrained in the DNA of many businesses, classical lean tools are losing some of their edge. The very success of these approaches means that further improvements are increasingly marginal and tougher to achieve.
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Building cars with less capital
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