Le fabricant éthique : comment concilier réussite de l’entreprise et bien social
In an increasingly conscientious world, manufacturers are under significant pressure to prioritise corporate social responsibility (CSR) in their operations. The imperative has escalated as governments and customers continue to squeeze manufacturers on either side to action and incorporate CSR and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. According to the United Nations Global Impact (Business & Human Rights […]
Top 5 des solutions technologiques favorisant la durabilité sociale dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement
Enhancing social sustainability in supply chains is a complex challenge for manufacturers. Throughout every tier of an ethical supply chain, they must commit to upholding social welfare considerations, ensuring sustainable labour practices, community engagement, and human rights preservation. While challenging, this approach is critical to upholding ethical standards, improving operational efficiency, minimising risks, and enticing […]
Pourquoi la fabrication verte ne peut réussir sans engagement social
The global shift towards green manufacturing in line with net-zero commitments is accelerating, driven by ESG mandates. The European Union’s Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), for instance, requires social engagement with workers and stakeholders to produce green energy equipment locally. It is in response to the US$369 billion of green subsidies extended in the United States […]
Risques de réputation : pourquoi la fabrication éthique est essentielle aux progrès ESG
Mettre en place un cadre environnemental, social et de gouvernance (ESG) solide et efficace, aligné sur les objectifs commerciaux et durables, n’est pas une mince affaire. Il est nuancé et exige la diligence de tous les fabricants. En tant qu’industrie, les fabricants sont chargés d’intégrer les principes ESG dans la structure de leurs opérations et de leur chaîne d’approvisionnement numérique avec urgence en raison […]
La protection des données à l’ère de la fabrication intelligente
The era of smart manufacturing and building intelligent factories is transforming manufacturing as we know it. Industry 4.0 has brought on the swift adoption of powerful tools aided by artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT), which has resulted in greater optimisation, and automation but also a large amount of […]
Quel rôle joue le financement vert dans le secteur manufacturier pour favoriser la durabilité environnementale ?
La durabilité environnementale n’a jamais été aussi mise en lumière que ces dernières années. Alors que de plus en plus de rapports font état de la proximité dangereuse du monde avec le point de basculement climatique, les entreprises et les industries doivent faire davantage pour lutter contre le changement climatique et les problèmes environnementaux croissants auxquels nous sommes confrontés. Sans surprise, la durabilité environnementale a […]
Comment la fabrication intelligente peut favoriser la durabilité et l’équité
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the world has developed at an incredible pace in the last few centuries. Collectively, we have made several transformational leaps and bounds throughout history, and the rate of change is only getting faster over time. Part of this transformation includes the evolution of the manufacturing industry, and its […]
Optimiser l'allocation du capital pour les critères ESG : stratégies clés pour les fabricants
The focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors today cannot be overstated due to pressing climate issues. Consumers have taken notice and added increasing pressure on companies to take a stand and align ESG with business and operational goals. Many have heeded the call, with ESG-focused institutional investment expected to jump by 84% to […]
Comprendre l’impact du transport de marchandises longue distance sur la durabilité de la chaîne d’approvisionnement minière
Think about the last time you shopped online – where did your item get shipped from? Where was it made? How about the raw materials needed to produce these goods? There’s a high likelihood that your item had to pass through several stages in the supply chain and get transported across different locations before it […]
Ce qui nous attend en 2024 : 5 grandes tendances du secteur manufacturier à surveiller
En 2023, les fabricants ont été confrontés à des défis importants, allant de l’instabilité géopolitique aux pénuries de compétences et aux perturbations de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, qui ont encore aggravé les turbulences générales du secteur. Pourtant, malgré ces obstacles, les fabricants sont restés engagés dans le progrès numérique et durable, tout comme notre engagement à aider l’industrie à atteindre ces objectifs importants. Au cours des 12 derniers mois, nous avons […]
De l’aspiration à l’action : un cadre permettant aux fabricants d’évaluer les pratiques durables
Introducing COSIRI, a pioneering sustainability maturity index designed for manufacturing industries. COSIRI empowers industries to better leverage bottom-up insights to scale their sustainable transformation in line with existing corporate strategies and emissions reduction targets. In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, COSIRI can serve as a valuable compass, guiding […]
Pourquoi les jumeaux numériques sont les éléments constitutifs du métavers manufacturier
Industry 4.0 has driven significant change across the manufacturing industry in recent years. The focus on digital transformation and introducing new and modern digital capabilities have allowed manufacturers to achieve greater productivity, efficiency, and sustainability, with smart technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and big data powering these new tools. One critical tool that has emerged […]
Développer la cyber-résilience dans une industrie manufacturière de plus en plus interconnectée
Automation, smart robots, and big data have become ubiquitous in manufacturing today. From large, conventional factories to smaller, agile microfactories, many modern production processes depend on Industry 4.0 technologies driven by big data, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and more. This increased interconnectivity through IIoT has provided manufacturers with several benefits, from increased efficiency […]
Stratégies pour prospérer à l'ère numérique : comprendre les méthodologies intrinsèques, notamment Lean et Six Sigma ; SIRI en Turquie
La trajectoire vers l’efficacité opérationnelle s’oriente de plus en plus vers la numérisation. Des prévisions convaincantes suggèrent que les principes du Lean et la transformation numérique convergeront et s’entremêleront à mesure que les organisations progresseront dans leur parcours de transformation. Lors de la conférence « Lean Six Sigma Day » organisée par SOCAR Turkiye en août, INCIT a fait partie des intervenants du panel, abordant divers sujets […]
Comment l'IA et l'hyperautomatisation favorisent une fabrication durable
L’automatisation a changé les entreprises à jamais. En rationalisant les processus et en créant de nouvelles efficacités opérationnelles, les fabricants ont adopté l’automatisation comme élément essentiel de leurs opérations, comme la plupart des secteurs. Bien qu’il soit indéniable que l’automatisation a déclenché des changements sans précédent, l’hyperautomatisation porte la transformation à un tout autre niveau. L’essor spectaculaire de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) et de l’apprentissage automatique […]
SIRI en Azerbaïdjan : INCIT crée un centre de formation et d'examen SIRI avec l'IMTI
The Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) is now in Azerbaijan! In July this year, we penned a shared commitment together with Innovation Management and TRIZ Institute (IMTI) to establish a SIRI Training and Examination Centre in the country. Azerbaijan manufacturers, industry practitioners, leaders, consultants and more now have easier access to becoming Certified SIRI Transformation […]
3 façons pour les fabricants de parvenir à un stockage durable
The ever-rising mercury and consistent heatwaves over the years have laid bare the dire effects of global warming and climate change, highlighting the importance of going green for a more sustainable future. Manufacturers must be responsible and focus their green initiatives on sustainable measures where possible. An easily achievable win that manufacturers can focus on […]
INCIT partners Swiss Smart Factory to establish the ‘Smart Sustainable Manufacturing Transformation Centre’
The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) has collaborated with Swiss Smart Factory to establish a customised manufacturing facility, named the ‘Smart Sustainable Manufacturing Transformation Centre (SSMTC)’. This innovative collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing the principles of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. What is the significance of this collaboration? 1. Comprehensive Expertise […]
6 étapes pour superviser la transformation numérique de bout en bout des usines de fabrication de nouvelle génération
Manufacturing facilities worldwide are becoming much more capable, enabling organisations to improve operational efficiency, engage with stakeholders in real time, and strengthen collaboration among departments. As such, more organisational leaders are seeking end-to-end digital approaches for their own manufacturing plants and facilities in a bid to push the boundaries of innovation. However, cut-throat competition, more […]
Analyse de données de pointe : pourquoi les nouvelles technologies ne peuvent à elles seules alimenter l'usine du futur
Les données ont été saisies sous diverses formes et constituent depuis des siècles un élément essentiel des processus, des simples marqueurs de comptage et notes aux feuilles de calcul complexes et au stockage dans le cloud. Aujourd’hui, la quantité et le volume de données complexes, ou big data, qui sont créées et stockées sont stupéfiants, avec environ 2,5 milliards de gigaoctets générés […]
INCIT launches LinkedIn newsletter ‘Manufacturing Insider’
The manufacturing industry’s digital transformation has progressed tremendously in recent years and is not showing signs of slowing down. To help our partners and network keep up with the latest trends and observations amid the constantly evolving industry landscape, we have launched our LinkedIn newsletter, ‘Manufacturing Insider’. With this new monthly LinkedIn newsletter, we aim […]
SIRI in China: TÜV SÜD conducts the first CSA training in China
INCIT is proud to share that its acceleration partner TÜV SÜD has recently concluded the first Certified SIRI Assessor (CSA) training in Suzhou, China. The training was conducted after the official opening of its CSA Training and Examination Centre at the Suzhou Industrial Park Bosch Intelligent Manufacturing Enabling Centre on 13 June 2023. The CSA […]
Qu’est-ce que la fabrication équitable et pourquoi est-elle importante pour la durabilité mondiale ?
Le mouvement de fabrication équitable défend des normes rigoureuses qui favorisent des moyens de subsistance durables. Il prône des conditions de travail sûres, la protection de l’environnement et des chaînes d’approvisionnement plus solides et plus transparentes. Ce mouvement est particulièrement important pour les travailleurs des pays en développement qui peuvent avoir été victimes de pratiques d’exploitation telles que le travail dans des ateliers clandestins. D’autres incidents, tels que […]
INCIT® is now a registered trademark – INCIT®’s portfolio growing rapidly
Great news! We have successfully registered “INCIT” as the trademark of the International Centre for Industrial Transformation. This helps us consolidate and establish our brand so we can continue to grow our presence and reach, in both the region and globally. Aside from driving Industry 4.0 transformation through the Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI), we […]
Comment créer un lieu de travail neutre en carbone
When it comes to reducing their carbon footprint, most manufacturers tend to prioritise improving the energy efficiency of their production processes and supply chains. No less important to tackle, however, are carbon emissions related to the everyday workplace. Small changes to day-to-day office operations can greatly contribute to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, an improvement […]
Comment l'emballage écologique fait son chemin dans le secteur manufacturier
A relatively broad term, “eco-packaging” refers to packaging that is physically designed to optimise materials and energy across its end-to-end life cycle, from raw materials to production to disposal. According to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, eco-packaging: Is beneficial, safe and healthy for use throughout its life cycle Meets market criteria for both performance and cost […]
La nécessité d’accroître l’efficacité de l’eau dans la fabrication – et comment
Water has really played a pivotal role in the growth and development of society throughout the course of history, with considerable amounts consumed in various industries and through municipal use. The manufacturing industry is not excluded – in the US alone, over 18.2 billion gallons (68 billion litres) are used per day for industrial purposes. Water […]
Nouveau partenaire en Malaisie : le Centre de développement des ressources humaines de Selangor
À partir du 1er avril 2023, le International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) formera un partenariat collaboratif avec le Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) pour renforcer notre engagement à transformer le secteur manufacturier en abordant la durabilité et le développement des talents. Chez INCIT, nous visons à catalyser la transformation industrielle pour aider le secteur manufacturier mondial à progresser, à se développer et à croître. […]
INCIT appoints SIT’s Associate Professor Yee Fook Cheong as first Academia Fellow in its global network
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, Singapore. The International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) has recently named Associate Professor Yee Fook Cheong of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) an Academia Fellow of INCIT. Assoc Prof Yee is the first individual to join INCIT’s network of partners and collaborators in this capacity. A highly qualified and experienced […]
Global Sustainability Prioritisation Index to accelerate the journey to net zero for manufacturers
Monday, 27 February 2023, Singapore. At the recent World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) launched its Consumer Sustainability Industry Readiness Index, or COSIRI. The first of its kind, COSIRI is an independent, manufacturer-centric framework that is set to benchmark the sustainability maturity of global industry players […]
Impact de l'efficacité énergétique et de l'innovation dans la fabrication de produits électroniques
From industrial electronics to personal mobile devices, the electronics industry has had a significant impact on how society functions, and this continues even today. However, the growth of the electronics industry has led to severe environmental issues, with 4% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions attributed to it. Given global electricity demand is expected to rise […]
INCIT announces senior appointment in EMEA
INCIT has announced a new senior appointment as the global think tank continues to grow its operations internationally. Aykut Yeni has been appointed Business Development Director, to service the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region and develop INCIT’s Partner and Data Analytics Membership. INCIT is rapidly growing its presence within this region and with this […]
World leaders gathered at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023
From 16 January to 20 January 2023, world leaders congregated at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland to discuss topics around the theme, “Cooperation in a Fragmented World”. The event marked the 53rd iteration of the WEF’s yearly meeting, reaffirming the value and imperative of dialogue and public-private cooperation. Leaders […]
Convergence IT/OT : défis et opportunités en 2023
As manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 and take steps to further digitalise, one area of focus that has emerged is the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), or IT/OT convergence. Traditionally, IT and OT systems worked in silos as they governed different domains. OT is heavily involved in the physical world, such as […]
2022: Year in review
In the past year, world-changing global events, geopolitical instabilities and economic uncertainty have been the only constants in an ever-changing world. As industries and businesses continue to adapt to a world in flux, manufacturing has managed to come out even stronger than before, and the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) has strived to serve […]
Fabrication intelligente et durable – alliant technologies propres et fabrication de pointe
The rise of automation, machine learning and advanced technology in recent years has accelerated the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry, leading to smarter and more efficient manufacturing processes. Through this integration of recent technological advancements into various processes and systems, manufacturing businesses have managed to boost productivity and efficiency – but more importantly, become […]
Votre personnel est-il prêt pour une optimisation accrue dans la fabrication de produits alimentaires et boissons ?
As Industry 4.0 accelerates in the global manufacturing sector, an often-overlooked field is food and beverage (F&B) manufacturing. Although F&B manufacturing is not perceived to be as important as semiconductors, nor as flashy as electric vehicles, it undoubtedly plays a critical role in feeding the masses – and Industry 4.0 could help create a more […]
