DIGITAL FACTORY
“The manufacturing industry hasn ’ t yet benefited from cloud and AI technology to the same extent as other verticals ”
DOMINIK WEE MANAGING DIRECTOR GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE , MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY AT GOOGLE CLOUD
Google Cloud ’ s Services for the Manufacturing Industry
Google Cloud solutions like AutoML Edge enable manufacturers to detect defects and monitor quality control and factory safety . LG CNS is leveraging this technology to create manufacturing intelligence solutions that detect defects in products on the assembly line . Manufacturers can use BigQuery dashboards to improve forecasting and monitor supply and demand . Swiss Steel was able to improve procurement and efficiency while improving supply chain workflow through leveraging Google Cloud . By working with partners like SAP , manufacturers can combine their operational and business data at scale to build intelligent , connected digital factories . Southwire , a leading manufacturer of wire and cable , tools and components , chose SAP on Google Cloud as it was able to improve performance , reliability , security and scalability of its SAP environment . Dominik Wee , Managing Director Global Automotive , Manufacturing and Energy at Google Cloud
“ By optimising manufacturing operations , a digital factory unlocks new capabilities from existing assets , allowing companies to pursue new growth opportunities . In a digital factory , regional managers , business unit leaders , and other manufacturing executives are empowered with real-time , accurate data on manufacturing operations to help make more informed decisions . Knowing where to make which products , deciding where to expand or reduce capacity , and identifying lower or higher-performing
52 August 2021