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The Countdown to Manufacturing Transformation Has Begun

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and global economic shifts. Here are some key statistics that highlight the future of this dynamic sector:

  • Global manufacturing output is expected to reach $15 trillion by 2025. (Source: Statista)
  • The manufacturing industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce costs, improve quality, and accelerate time-to-market. (Source: McKinsey & Company)
  • Supply chain disruptions and labor shortages have highlighted the need for greater resilience and flexibility in manufacturing. (Source: Gartner)

  • Consumers are demanding more personalized, sustainable, and traceable products (Source: Deloitte)
  • The rise of e-commerce has changed the way products are manufactured, distributed, and consumed. (Source: McKinsey & Company)

  • Investments in Industry 4.0 technologies are expected to reach $200 billion by 2025. (Source: IDC)
  • AI, IoT, and robotics are transforming manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, and enabling new business models. (Source: World Economic Forum)
  • Digital transformation can lead to a 20-30% increase in manufacturing productivity. (Source: Accenture)
  • Manufacturers are turning to Smart Factories to revolutionize their operations and enhance productivity.
The Countdown to Manufacturing Transformation Has Begun
These statistics underscore the urgency for manufacturers to undergo a transformation to remain competitive and relevant in the evolving global landscape.

Future-Proof Your Manufacturing Operations

Future-Proof Your Manufacturing Operations

Technology is the cornerstone of modern manufacturing. To future-proof your operations, you must strategically integrate digital solutions across your value chain.

  • Cloud ERP: Migrate to the cloud for scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency while accessing advanced analytics and AI capabilities. Cloud ERP would be a foundational step in the journey of transformation.
  • Advanced Analytics and AI: Leverage data-driven insights to improve decision-making, optimize processes, and predict market trends.
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Connect machines and systems to gather real-time data for enhanced visibility, efficiency, and predictive maintenance.
  • Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR): Enhancing training, remote assistance, and product design.
  • Digital Twin Implementation: Create virtual replicas of physical assets to optimize performance, predict maintenance, and accelerate innovation.
  • Robotics and Automation: Automate repetitive tasks, improve precision, and increase productivity through robotic solutions.

  • Smart Factories: Integrating digital technologies with ERP to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
  • Operational Visibility: Plan & execute better by track and trace movement of goods and materials throughout the supply chain, from raw materials to finished products.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Utilize advanced analytics and IoT to enhance visibility, reduce lead times, and improve responsiveness.
  • Product Development Acceleration: Employ digital tools Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for design, simulation, and prototyping to speed up product development cycles.
  • Quality Improvement: Implement connected quality control systems to reduce defects and enhance product reliability.
  • Predictive Maintenance: Use IoT and machine learning to predict equipment failures and optimize maintenance schedules.
  • Workforce Empowerment: Provide employees with the necessary training and tools to leverage technology effectively.
By focusing on these areas, manufacturers can build a technology-driven foundation for future success.

Accelerate Manufacturing Growth with Oracle Connected Solutions

Oracle Cloud Solutions is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry by delivering enterprise resource planning software as a service, helping manufacturers achieve unprecedented flexibility, scalability, future visibility and cost-efficiency. With our Oracle Expertise, Orbrick can address your transformation needs whether its end to end or specific to a business process:

Idea to Commercialize Process in Product Lifecycle Management for Manufacturers involved in R&D or Engineer to Order. Below are the solution areas of Oracle in Fusion PLM:

Innovation Management: Capture and evaluate ideas, develop detailed product concepts, and prioritize projects based on business goals.

Product Develop: Design and engineer the product, create, and test prototypes and collaborate with suppliers.

Commercialize & Product Management: Plan and execute product launch, manage product information and changes and handle end-of-life processes.

Product Structures: Create, manage, and revise BOMs to accurately represent product structures. Work definitions to manage resource and operations required for tracking and cost calculations in Manufacturing Cloud.

Mixed Mode manufacturing system to support both discrete and process manufacturing, while also enabling the digital management of contract manufacturing and outsourced operations with detailed traceability. Efficient production planning is achieved through work order management, allowing for creation, scheduling, and tracking of production activities. Additionally, the ability to design manufacturing plants using work areas, work centres, and operations helps in optimized production processes.

Shop Floor Management: Monitor and control production activities in real-time for increased visibility by leveraging IoT Production Monitoring. Serialized Manufacturing for manufacturers requiring detailed product genealogy.

Inventory Management: Gain accurate and up-to-date information on inventory levels, locations, and status. Component Picking and efficient movement of inventory between locations. Manage inventory held on consignment from suppliers. Achieve inventory accuracy by performing physical and cycle count for shop floor and warehouses.

Quality Management: Achieve improved product quality and compliance throughout the entire supply chain. Develop and implement quality plans, specifications, and standards. Define inspection points, create inspection plans, and execute inspections. Manage corrective and preventive actions to enhance product quality along with Non-Conformance Management (NCR).

A holistic view of demand, supply, and inventory, enabling informed decision-making and improved efficiency.

Demand Planning: Accurately forecast customer demand to align supply with market needs.

Supply Planning: Optimize resource allocation and production schedules to meet demand. Achieve Inventory Optimization by balancing inventory levels to minimize costs and avoid stockouts or overstocks.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Align sales, marketing, and operations functions for better decision making.

Unified platform for marketing, sales, service, and commerce, manufacturers can gain a 360-degree view of their customers and deliver personalized experiences. The solutions will support the transition from product-centric to service-centric business models.

Sales: Handle complex product configurations and generate accurate quotes quickly using Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ). Equip sales reps with mobile access to customer data and sales tools. Manage Leads, Opportunities and Sales performance management.

Commerce: For manufacturers with online presence, create engaging online shopping experiences, manage product catalogues, pricing, and process orders efficiently.

Service: Manage product warranty claims and repairs, field service optimization by improving technician utilization and travel time through intelligent scheduling and analyse customer feedback to identify areas for improvement. 

Configure to Order: Handle custom product orders along with Assemble to Order and Make to Order process for Production.

Order Promising: Provide reliable order delivery dates based on inventory availability and production capacity. Determine alternate sources of fulfilment and product substitution to achieve higher levels of customer satisfaction.

Order Fulfilment: Coordinate order fulfilment activities, including picking, packing, and shipping to achieve higher levels of On-time fulfilment, reduce backorder percentages and efficient credit management with Order level checks.

Pricing Strategies: Scalable pricing strategies with multi-currency support and discounts, cost-plus, shipping charges management.

Why Orbrick for Your Manufacturing Transformation Journey

Orbrick is your trusted partner for a successful digital transformation in Manufacturing. We offer more than just software solutions:

Deep understanding of Manufacturing business processes, tailored solutions & consulting to address the unique needs. This comes from our diverse experience in handling Oracle Cloud Transformations across:

  • Discrete Manufacturers (Consumer Goods, Med Devices, Engineered Components)
  • Process Manufacturers (Foundry, F&B)

Proven expertise in integrating Oracle Cloud with leading systems like:

  • MES (Alea, Cutlogic)
  • Product Design (Solidworks, ClimaCAD)
  • Logistics (Saddle Creek, ShipConsole)
  • LIMS (Starlims, Labvantage)

With our in-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations and Oracle Cloud Solutions, we have solutions to optimize your business processes.

Extensions to make processes more efficient:

  • Engineer to Order Flow
  • Easy Labels
  • Work Order Picks
  • Order Promising Optimization
  • Stock Aging & Provisioning
  • Mass Change Orders
  • Mass Cost Adjustments

Streamline Operations with Integrated Solutions:

  • Connected Weighing (Weigh Bridge System)
  • Resource Charge
  • Purchase Price Management
  • Automated Forecasting
  • Quality Action Transactions
  • Macro Based Uploads

Pre-built dashboards and reports for key performance indicators crucial to manufacturing organizations.

  • Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
  • Ontime Delivery
  • Inventory Turns
  • Production Cycle Time
  • Throughput
  • Days on Hand
  • Defect Density
  • % Planned Maintenance
  • Contract Leakage
  • Material Yield Variance
  • Change Order Cycle Time

A history of successful manufacturing transformation projects, ensuring a smooth implementation for your organization.

Partner with Orbrick to harness the transformative potential of Oracle Fusion and build a resilient, data-driven manufacturing ecosystem.

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