Industry 4.0 Overview

• Familiarity with standard manufacturing operations and processes

Audience

• Supplier technical assistance (STA) professionals
• QA managers
• Process engineers

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, refers to the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand the technologies to drive improvement in manufacturing quality and supplier performance.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Industry 4.0.
• Recognize how digital technologies can enhance manufacturing quality, reduce defects and scrap, and optimize capacity utilization.
• Learn strategies and tools to leverage Industry 4.0 technologies for improving supplier performance, mitigating production impacts, and preventing customer claims.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Industry 4.0

• Overview of Industry 4.0
• Key components of Industry 4.0
• Impact on manufacturing and supply chains

Quality and Process Controls in Industry 4.0

• Role of data and analytics in defect prevention
• Case studies of quality improvement in manufacturing
• Automation and real-time monitoring
• Digital twins: Concept, applications, and benefits
• Advanced analytics for scrap reduction and capacity optimization

Industry 4.0 in Action: Real-World Examples

• Application of IoT in manufacturing
• Success stories in digital twin implementation
• Cloud-based solutions for real-time data management and analytics
• Lessons learned and best practices

Enhancing Supplier Performance with Industry 4.0

• Monitoring and improving supplier performance through digital tools
• Using data analytics for decision-making and risk mitigation
• Examples of successful supplier integration with Industry 4.0
• Strategies to eliminate claims affecting customers in the field

Summary and Next Steps