The human factor in the industrial sector
What are the implications of technological developments for workers and what should the relationship between the two sides be like? Focus on the human factor in the current and future industrial sector.
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Advanced Analytics & Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is presented as the promised land of the 21st century in which the vast information available and the interconnection between a multitude of elements allow more effective and efficient operation. But this great data collection machine must serve some purpose.
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Energy expenditure optimization in industrial environments
Efficiency is like magic. It allows you to achieve the same results with fewer resources and is greatly appreciated in optimizing energy expenditure.
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Maintenance planning in the Aviation industry
Be it a house, a car or a nuclear power plant, maintenance is a key consideration when building or acquiring a new asset. This post introduces some concepts related to aircraft maintenance.
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Prescriptive Analytics, the aeronautical industry’s next step towards Industry 4.0
Prescriptive analytics was missing in this industry's transition to the 4.0 paradigm, in particular in the areas of production planning and scheduling.
How algorithms rule the world
How algorithms rule the world The NSA revelations highlight the role sophisticated algorithms play in sifting through masses of data. But more surprising is their widespread use in our everyday…
The Astronomical Math Behind UPS’ New Tool to Deliver Packages Faster
In a sense, all business boils down to math. But some companies have tougher equations to solve than others. At UPS, the average driver makes about 120 deliveries per day,…