ARC Advisory Group recently surveyed 365 industry practitioners and conducted in-depth interviews with several subject matter experts to gain a better understanding of how industry leaders are implementing asset performance management (APM) initiatives and compare the effectiveness of the different approaches.

Radio frequency identification (RFID), an effective technology for automatic equipment identification, can greatly enhance information visibility and availability. RFID enhances information transparency and is the leading automatic identification technology used in the transportation industry.

ARC Advisory Group hosted its 17th India Forum for the process and discrete industries on July 4-5, 2019 in Bangalore, India.  This year’s ARC India Forum, Driving Digital Transformation in Industry and Cities, attracted over 270 delegates.

In this report, we will show that existing “digitally challenged” assets can be retrofitted or, if needed, remanufactured cost effectively to support many digitalization goals.

Newmont Goldcorp, the largest gold producer in the world, has embarked on a digital transformation journey to optimize its portfolio of high-quality mining assets, re-invest in its people and technology, and drive increasing margins and returns on investment.  To this end, the company is using OSIsoft PI to increases metal recovery.

Industry is on the cusp of a more holistic, fully integrated, and comprehensive automation safety solution for enterprise.  The “pieces” are available; the “glue” is still in the works.  Organizational silos and culture stand in the way.

Convergence between IT and OT is commonly acknowledged in the manufacturing industries, and speakers in the IT/OT/ET convergence session at ARC Advisory Group’s 24th Annual Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida shared their convergence stories.

Continued advancements in Ethernet technology expand the reach and capabilities of industrial Ethernet switches and architectures.

Companies across all industries are examining, researching, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and applications for their product design and manufacturing processes.  However, AI Advances in automotive, aerospace, and defense have allowed these industries to emerge as leaders in both adopting and applying AI effectively.