The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Manufacturing

Digitization is affecting just about every area of our lives, including the way we manufacture products. Companies in industries ranging from telecommunications and agriculture to hospitality and military/defense are taking advantage of Industry 4.0 to transform and optimize their manufacturing processes.

Retail workers are always on the move, organizing the sales floor, assisting customers and completing order picks. Having access to the latest items in stock is a top priority, so your team requires solutions to make locating products a seamless process. The incorporation of vertical storage carousels is growing increasingly popular in retail settings, so Summit Storage Solutions is here to explain how these installations work to increase storage space at the push of a button.

These days, manufacturers in virtually every industry must work harder and more efficiently than ever to remain competitive. Primary focus areas for many manufacturers include eliminating waste, optimizing processes, reducing costs, getting products to market faster and making innovation a top priority. Implementing lean manufacturing is one way that businesses can accomplish these objectives.

Whether you rent or own a warehouse, you pay for every inch of floor space available to you. Business owners may try to boost order picking efficiency by hiring new employees, but this makes a small impact if your shelving layout interferes with productivity.

In the past, saw cutting was the best and often only method for cutting material and doing intricate detail work for metal projects. Thanks to modern technology, laser cutting has become an equally beneficial alternative for many projects that require more precise lines and steadier movements.

If you operate a business in the warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, retail or automotive industry, a carousel storage system is one way to save time and space in your daily operations. Carousel storage systems are storage solutions that are custom-fit to the dimensions and layout of your space. Depending on the type of system you choose, the carousel stores items either horizontally or vertically, with automatic controls to make it easier to locate and access what you need.

Your business relies on metal fabrication for high-quality products and long-lasting solutions. Whether you're in need of solar panels, tools or medical equipment, creating a partnership with an expert in the field is key for your specific applications.

Whether the goal is to reduce labor costs, take advantage of mass production opportunities or improve scalability, many U.S. companies now rely on overseas manufacturing. While these businesses may reap short-term benefits when shifting production to other countries, they miss out on the advantages of making products in the U.S.

High-volume metal fabrication processes call for precision and accuracy. The materials you choose for your project can provide different results based on your budget, desired thickness and expectations for a finished product.

The automotive industry is continually making advances with the use of automation and robotics to improve automotive production and design. CNC machining is the newest automated technology to transform automotive manufacturing processes.