An Overview of Manufacturing Industry

Manufacturing Industry Primer

Manufacturing means making physical goods. It is the backbone of many major industries: automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, chemicals... The various types of manufacturing are as diverse as the products themselves. And yet, there are some common themes that any manufacturer will understand.

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This primer will cover the ins and outs of manufacturing: the different types, the key metrics, the various optimization methodologies, the structure of the manufacturing organization, and the key trends to expect.

Course: 6 Chapters

Est. time: 45 mins

What's Covered In This Primer?

Introduction

Types of Manufacturing

Key Metrics

Optimization

Organization

Trends

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Chapter 1 Breakdown

Manufacturing Introduction

Chapter 2 Breakdown

What are the various types of manufacturing?

Chapter 3 Breakdown

What key metrics do manufacturers use?

Chapter 4 Breakdown

Understanding the different optimization methodologies

Chapter 5 Breakdown

How is a manufacturing team organized?
What is the role of the inbound supply chain?

Chapter 6 Breakdown

What trends will impact manufacturing in the coming years?

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Manufacturing Industry Trends

Self-optimizing facilities

AI adjusts production line speeds and optimizes energy usage, supported by digital twins for scenario testing.

3D printing

Employs layered construction to produce custom objects, enabling mass customization and reducing the need for spare parts inventory.

Human-machine interaction

Collaborative Robots (Cobots) are designed to work safely alongside humans, aiding in precision tasks.

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Super informative and engaging! Definitely helps me understand more of the acronyms that my customers use.

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I have spent more than 35 years in IT industry, especially worked in manufacturing industry application and digitalization businesses. But this training is great for me structuring my understanding and experienced accounts and practices. And I recognized my previous understanding was not systematic insights but a just fragmented practices and experiences.

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