Turning to technology is tempting when you’re unsure where to start. But it’s not a standalone solution. To keep your operation’s engine running smoothly, you also have to consider your people, assets, and processes. This video highlights some of the challenges of traveling solo on your journey to 4.0 and how LCE Smartr can help guide you to your destination
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Supply chain issues. Rising inflation. An aging workforce. Increased costs. Labor shortages. And ever-increasing customer demand. Sound familiar?
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They’re common obstacles for manufacturers.
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You’re trying to reduce costs, increase efficiency, extend asset life and increase capacity while also trying to manage employee turnover, information silos and skills gaps.
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So, what can you do? Manufacturers have been attempting to address these challenges with a shift to Industry 4.0 for years. Too often, they stall out.
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They’re trying to improve agility and efficiency. Address skill gaps and workforce shortages. Break down information silos.
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Stay competitive, and ultimately, boost their bottom line.
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Why are they getting stuck? Most of them believe technology is the answer.
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And it is, at least, it’s part of it. The full answer also includes people, processes and assets.
You can’t change one element without considering its impact on the whole system,
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otherwise, you’re likely to experience a breakdown. When organizations operate in a way
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that considers people, technology, processes and assets, we call that a smart culture.
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You need a smart culture approach to make it to your destination. The good news is, we know this road like the back of our hand, and we’ve developed LCEsmartr, a clear roadmap to help you travel down it too. Whether you want the map, the training, a navigator or a driver, we can help you reach your destination. And if you’re not sure where you’re trying to go, we can help you plan your trip!
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We’ve helped others navigate the road before. Like a cheese manufacturer who wanted to increase asset uptime, production, and organizational effectiveness, and reduce costs.
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With our support, they took open work requests from 30,000 to a dozen.
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Implemented materials management best practices to reduce inventory and save more than 400 thousand dollars.
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And added 9,000 additional assets to their CMMS to take equipment population from 37 to 100%.
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We’re not asking you to climb into our car right now.
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But we’re here if you want help navigating the digital transformation road.
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