Overcoming Hidden Pitfalls in Industry 4.0 Projects: Planning, Execution, and the Devil in the Details

Tim Smith Director of Technology Adoption at MEMEX Inc. March 7, 2025 In the drive toward digital transformation, many organizations embrace Industry 4.0 with high hopes for enhanced productivity, improved operational agility, and a competitive edge. Yet, recent statistics reveal that a significant number of these projects falter. Among the five major problem areas identified, […]

Traditional Implementation of AI and Machine Learning in a Manufacturing Environment and an Emerging Alternative

Implementing AI (Artificial Intelligence) and machine learning in manufacturing isn’t a one‐size‐fits‐all proposition—the cost and challenges depend heavily on the scope, existing infrastructure, and specific use cases. Generally, a basic pilot or minimum viable product (MVP) can start in the neighborhood of $50,000, while a comprehensive, fully integrated system can easily reach or exceed $500,000. […]

Addressing Industry 4.0 Concerns with MERLIN Tempus EE

 Implementing Industry 4.0 solutions like MERLIN Tempus Enterprise Edition (EE) can raise concerns among production and plant managers. By leveraging insights from recent MEMEX articles and highlighting the platform’s core features, this response demonstrates how MERLIN Tempus EE effectively addresses these concerns while driving cultural transformation, operational efficiency, and innovation. Shop Floor Adoption of Technology […]

Effective Shop Floor Management: Key Issues and Solutions

✨ Managing a shop floor effectively requires a focus on real-time visibility, operational efficiency, and product quality. These goals hinge on addressing critical performance metrics: production progress, machine utilization, and quality indicators. This article explores these metrics, the factors influencing them, and strategies to identify and address root causes for continuous improvement. ✨ Key Performance […]

An approach to Cultural Change on the Shop Floor

The topic is quite extensive, so, for this short article I will touch on an approach to and a high level action plan to effect successful cultural change. Explanation and Action Steps Explanation: When attempting to initiate organizational change, it’s essential to recognize that both technical and psychological components are involved. The first two questions, […]