Written by Matt Batcha, Fenetech
Define the future of your manufacturing model
Automation is defined as the process of utilizing control systems to remove human intervention from a task. The benefits of automation include reduced labor, higher repeatability, and increased quality.
Integration is the coordination of a collection of processes. The benefits of integration include increased throughput, reduced work in process, and the concept of getting more out of what you have. Should a company automate, integrate, or both?
The obvious answer is both. The more difficult answer is, “How this is done?”
Stay tuned for my next blog post – a practical approach to automation and integration tips.
