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The (Im)possibilities of ChatGPT for Manufacturing Companies
ChatGPT has become an integral part of daily life, and its results can be mind-blowing. However, its use within the manufacturing industry still appears to be limited. So, what are the opportunities and limitations of ChatGPT for this sector? Emixa's Tjerk van der Maten tackles this issue in a column for Link Magazine, a renowned medium for the manufacturing industry.
How to Reduce Failure Costs in Construction Projects
Failure costs contribute to the majority of unexpected expenses in the construction and infrastructure industries. Did you know that these costs run into billions every year in the Dutch construction industry alone? It’s a large and growing problem. Especially when working with multiple contractors on large projects, maintaining control over the financial status of a project is notoriously difficult. So, how can you get a grip on ongoing projects to reduce your failure costs?
How to Achieve Collaboration in the Supply Chain
The days when machine builders had to invent, develop and build everything themselves are long gone. Most modern companies have their own suppliers or are part of the supply chain of an OEM. This cooperation between Dutch manufacturing companies is of course very nice, but it also brings major challenges to the table. One of the most important ones? Finding out how to deal with the crucial data exchange that fosters seamless collaboration throughout the supply chain. Every manufacturing company, regardless of its core business and the industry to which it belongs, feels the increasing pressure of competition, decreasing margins, rising costs and staff shortages. To bring products to market quickly and without error, manufacturing companies can no longer afford to lose time on cumbersome, error-prone and manually-driven data exchange processes. The need for automation and smarter processes rises with increasing product complexity and creates a growing number of challenges. First of all, companies must deal with more and more complex data. Assemblies are getting bigger, whilst the number of electronic components, specifications and quality controls is on the rise. In addition, each company applies its own, often unique working methods and uses different tools and modes of operation when it comes to storing, supplying and structuring data. Standardisation is lacking, since companies usually do not have access to each other's systems. So how do you ensure data exchange between supply chain partners without being exposed to a cyber attack?
Here are 5 Success Ingredients for Low-Code Projects
How do you make integration and application projects with low-code a success? Many organizations see the opportunities of low-code but are simultaneously apprehensive about the still new and unfamiliar terrain. For that reason, it is challenging to start well. Therefore, here are five ingredients that every low-code project needs to succeed.
Scaling New Business Models: 3 Initial Takeaways
More and more retail brands are embarking on new initiatives, such as refurbishment, subscription services, and usage-based models. Sometimes out of opportunity, but often from necessity. Driven by themes like sustainability, artificial intelligence, big data, and new forms of collaboration, many new business models and service concepts are emerging. These include peer-to-peer, refurbishment, direct-to-consumer sales, and product-as-a-service models —all aimed at creating, delivering, and retaining more value. This is particularly relevant in today’s constantly changing environment.
From Confusion to Confidence: How Peer-to-Peer Training Boosts IT Adoption
Implementing a new IT system, such as an ERP or CRM package, involves more than just technical challenges. End users must adapt to the new system and processes, which can lead to errors, inefficiency, and resistance. At Emixa, we recommend investing in a train-the-trainer approach, where key users are trained to become internal trainers. This investment ensures smoother adoption, builds internal expertise and helps mitigate risks, leading to a successful system implementation. From confusion to confidence.
Customization in SAP S/4HANA Thanks to 'Mendix on Top of SAP
SAP has been a major player in the ERP market for years. With the SAP ECC-Business Suite, SAP developers have the ability to add custom software to standard configured business processes.
The Importance of Cloud Migration to Mendix V4
V3 was the trusted cloud environment for Mendix for a long time. In 2017, its successor came into existence, and Mendix Cloud v4 was born. If your application is still hosted in Mendix Cloud v3, it is crucial to migrate to v4 now. This is because Mendix applications running in the v3 of the public Mendix Cloud will no longer be supported from March 2021.
Celebrating Excellence: InMotion Computable Award Nomination
We are proud to announce that this year 'InMotion - Charging Ahead Towards Le Mans e-Racing' has been nominated in the category of Best Educational Projects in ICT. Join us in celebrating this achievement and discover more about the InMotion Team's journey. Vote now!