Data collection and analysis are an integral part of our society, and are important activities we use to inform our decisions. Big data is no exception. Made up of extremely large sets of data that can be analyzed for trends and other information, big data is extremely useful and relevant when determining strategies and plans for communities and companies. In fact, its changing … [Read more...] about How Big Data is Revolutionizing the Manufacturing Industry
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How Big Data Can Make A Big Difference For Manufacturers
In manufacturing, yield, consistency, and quality are of vital importance. Historically, it's been difficult for companies to optimize manufacturing processes. They simply didn't have access to the data or the analytical technologies to provide the insight needed to modify processes at a granular level. With the advent of big data technologies, the cloud, and ubiquitous … [Read more...] about How Big Data Can Make A Big Difference For Manufacturers
How Industrial Markets Lose Out on the Connected Culture
New technologies have made it exponentially easier in recent years to stay connected, whether it's to family and friends through Facebook or your favorite celebrities via Instagram or Twitter. Living in a connected culture also means being connected with brands, for better or worse. All of the devices you're connected to, including your computer, tablet and smartphone, have the … [Read more...] about How Industrial Markets Lose Out on the Connected Culture
Building A Better Mousetrap: The Emerging Role Of Big Data And Visualization In Manufacturing
Productivity is down. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, labor productivity fell 3.1 percent in early 2015, while unit labor costs increased 6.7 percent. The numbers are striking, especially considering the wealth of technology now used by companies to enhance automation and improve production times. While there's no simple answer to the problem of suboptimal … [Read more...] about Building A Better Mousetrap: The Emerging Role Of Big Data And Visualization In Manufacturing
Industrial IoT, Big Data & M2M Summit Canada
In an increasingly globalized world the Canadian industrial sector is losing ground to cheaper, more technology driven regions. (However we can enhance our competitiveness) But we can become competitive by developing and adopting newer technologies and tools, thus innovating our way to the front. The global Internet of Things market will grow to $1.7 trillion in 2020 from … [Read more...] about Industrial IoT, Big Data & M2M Summit Canada