The VKS Blog
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An in-depth look at the latest trends in Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Manufacturing, connected workers, machine automation & Smart Factory. VKS is a powerful Electronic Work Instruction solution developed to help manufacturers improve profitability through improvements in quality, productivity, and efficiency.
The VKS Blog
2y ago
Productivity monitoring often brings to mind overzealous managers who micromanage their employees. But did you know that with the right system, productivity monitoring actually empowers your workers? Effectively monitoring employee productivity goes beyond tracking how much is produced within an hour. It tracks specific challenges, key successes, and allows operators to share their knowledge and observations ..read more
The VKS Blog
2y ago
Do you need help kickstarting your digital transformation? Learn about the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) and see if you are eligible to be part of the Canadian government's $4 billion push for e-commerce and digital transformation ..read more
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2y ago
Manufacturers-in-the-know praise Taichi Ohno and Eiji Toyoda for inventing the revolutionary Toyota Production System, but did you know that the origins of lean production go back even further ..read more
The VKS Blog
2y ago
Are the manufacturing skills of your workforce ready for automation? Amid the progressive industry shifts of industry 4.0, rarely do we hear about training workforces with the required skills for automation. In light of this, we’d like to explore the manufacturing skills that will drive the industry to new successes alongside automation. Despite what people say, human beings and automation are two sides of the same proverbial manufacturing coin ..read more
The VKS Blog
2y ago
In this installment of "Eyes on Industrial AI" we explore methods of data collection, including what makes good data and what leads to bad data. Moreover, automation is necessary for proper, good data ..read more
The VKS Blog
2y ago
Who reaps the benefits of going digital? Or in other words, who can use VKS? Even though we have experienced the first full decade of industry 4.0, we are still only beginning to uncover the benefits of digital operations. The power to connect workers, systems, tools, and machines has proven to change the landscape of modern manufacturing. Do you know how to fully utilize the best potential modern technology has to offer ..read more
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2y ago
Adding the KonMari Method to the 5S model of Lean Manufacturing revamps the methodology to better address the needs of a changing global market and supply chain in Industry 4.0 ..read more
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2y ago
Have you ever wondered how computer systems talk to each other? If you have, then you’ve come to the right place. APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are what make this communication possible. They are extensively used all over the world to connect systems, exchange data, and enhance programming capabilities. So what happens when we apply API capabilities to work instruction software ..read more
The VKS Blog
2y ago
This is the first article in our weekly series, Eyes on Industrial AI, where we explore the multifaceted world of industrial artificial intelligence and automation. Let’s uncover the innovative applications of these cutting-edge technologies specifically as they relate to manufacturing and supply chain management in today’s era of Industry 4.0, including any challenges they encounter ..read more
The VKS Blog
2y ago
The Quebec government has added additional funding for the Digital Transformation Offensive (OTN) for small to medium sized businesses wishing to digitize their infrastructure for Industry 4.0 ..read more