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week . They have developed a continuousimprovement mindset among their teams to ensure everyone is invested and aligned with the business goals and objectives , resulting in improved productivity and , ultimately , profitability .
As manufacturers incorporate digital tools into their operations , the key to successful adoption lies in pausing for thought and thinking strategically about how best to proceed . Rising adoption must be accompanied by real focus for manufacturers to thrive and remove the element of risk that comes when starting the journey towards ‘ smart factories ’. ■
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Chris Iveson www . fourjaw . com
Chris Iveson is CEO of FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics . Founded in 2020 as a spinout from the University of Sheffield ’ s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre , FourJaw is a UKbased SaaS company empowering manufacturers of all sizes to enhance productivity , reduce energy usage and grow more profitably . FourJaw ’ s plugand-play machine monitoring platform integrates seamlessly with machines of any age or brand and is trusted by over 120 manufacturers globally , operating in sectors including aerospace , automotive , energy and food production .
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