Over the last decade or so we’ve seen rack after rack of servers disappear as organizations have embraced virtualization technology. Not only does moving to a virtualized backbone reduce equipment footprint, but it also dramatically reduces energy usage to help plants...
As consumers of medicinal products of various kinds (vaccines, immunotherapies, tablets, capsules, cell therapies, etc.), we know that although product quality is important, reliable supply is also critical. A reliable supplier of therapeutic goods requires the...
Digital transformation. It’s a buzzword we often hear but may not fully understand. Despite much interest in this concept, many questions remain around exactly what it is, what it means and, perhaps most importantly, where do you start? “The biggest misconception...
Organizations have come to expect that their control systems will operate for many years and often anticipate using the same systems for decades. New improvements in cloud computing coupled with rapid advancement of control system technology has many people wondering...
Based on preferences by consumers for greater convenience, the demands on the packaging industry are growing to be more nimble and flexible. In this 5-minute YouTube video, Achieving Excellence in Packaging Operations, Emerson's Derek Thomas explains how an increased...
A lot of businesses benchmark themselves against other companies in the same industry and against themselves over time using various metrics and key performance indicators (KPI's). One example of this is Solomon Associates Benchmarking which is widely used, especially...
Typically, you'll find broadly used production and data management systems at the heart of effective operational excellence programs. These systems help to identify aging plant infrastructure before these assets lead to unplanned shutdowns, slowdowns and quality...
Author: Scott Turner On the week of the 11th of April 2016, the European Emerson Exchange took place at the Square Meeting Centre in the cultural and historic district of Brussels. The theme for the User Exchange was "New Reality. New Opportunity". Within the Business...
Author: Scott Turner A lot of businesses benchmark themselves against other companies in the same industry and against themselves over time using various metrics and key performance indicators (KPI's). One example of this is Solomon Associates Benchmarking which is...
For many process manufacturers with lean engineering staffs, partnering with outside automation specialists is critical for successful automation and optimization projects. Emerson's Michalle Adkins, who leads the Life Sciences Industry Solutions consulting team,...
In an earlier post, Five Strategies for Mitigating Automation Project Risk, we highlighted the importance of prototyping: Risks in budget, schedule, changes, and project execution can be reduced with a prototyping strategy. Prototyping helps incorporate operational...
I recently saw an interesting discussion about the use of consultants. One question that came up was why they seem to ask the same question in slightly different ways or the same question to different functional groups in an organization. Emerson's Michalle Adkins, a...
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