A best practice is a method or technique that has consistently shown results superior to those achieved with other means, and that is used as a benchmark. ARC has conducted numerous best practice surveys over the past thirty years and has developed best practices for a large number of topics of interest to industry executives.

Jul
22
2021

Beyond EAM

Expectations for EAM systems have heightened over the past decade, particularly during the past few years. As maintenance management processes become more sophisticated, connectivity and interoperability are increasing visibility into the condition of critical equipment and systems.
Jul
01
2021

The Unique “Dual DCS” Strategy of Siemens

The modern distributed control system (DCS) is the operational focus point of the process plant. As such, the DCS is critical for many functional areas, and now Siemens has a Unique Dual DCS Strategy
Jun
28
2021
Marianne D’Aquila

Additive Manufacturing Strategy Analysis

The intersection of 3D printer hardware innovation, software, services, and material advances in conjunction with a global pandemic, is shining a new light on the industrialized additive manufacturing strategy
Jun
18
2021

OPC UA Momentum Continues to Build

OPC UA momentum continues to build as it has become the key technology for several next-generation automation standards, including Industry 4.0, NAMUR NOA, the Open Process Automation Forum, and Ethernet APL