Assaf Buch, Author at Matics

Assaf Buch

VP Operations |

"25 years of hands-on professional experience in IT, specifically in industrial information systems. VP Operations at MATICS, the company that spearheads the introduction and implementation of the “5th Industrial Revolution”, by digitalizing your OPEX process"

Assaf Buch's Articles

Connected Frontline 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Empowering Your Workforce

Unlock the Power of Your Frontline Workforce Are you struggling to connect your frontline workers with the digital tools and insights they need to drive productivity and quality? Our eBook, "Connected Frontline 101," is your comprehensive guide to empowering your workforce in the Industry 4.0 era. Download now to discover: Strategies for providing real-time, actionable data to frontline workers Best
Last Modified: July 11, 2024

The Role of Technology in Advancing ESG Goals in Manufacturing

In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become increasingly important in the manufacturing sector. As consumers, investors, and regulators place greater emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, manufacturers are feeling the pressure to adopt ESG practices. This shift towards ESG is not just about meeting expectations; it also presents significant opportunities for manufacturers to improve efficiency, reduce
Last Modified: June 19, 2024

Top 5 Ways a Connected Frontline Workforce Helps Manufacturing Plants

The promise of smart manufacturing includes seamless data flows between machines, sensors, systems and workers to rapidly orchestrate responses dealing with unpredictability. Yet, while automation investments have delivered significant process upgrades, the frontline workforce often remains disconnected.  Today, manufacturers can make a big impact on their shop-floor with a small effort by integrating a digital platform that empowers their production
Last Modified: July 11, 2024

Empowering Manufacturing with Energy Management: The Role of Digital Platforms

Energy consumption is one of the most significant costs in the manufacturing industry. That is why manufacturers are shifting their focus to reducing their energy consumption. This is critical for both financial and environmental reasons.  However, despite shifting their focus to energy consumption, many manufacturers lack the tools they need to monitor and manage it effectively. Digital platforms can help
Last Modified: July 29, 2024

Transforming Manufacturing: Insights into Process Automation in Manufacturing

Transform Your Operations With Automated Manufacturing Intelligence Manufacturing leaders know that to thrive amid fierce global competition requires harnessing automation’s full potential. That is why we created a comprehensive eBook exploring the transformative power of process automation. Inside, discover how automating workflows with Real-time Operational Intelligence allows manufacturers to boost productivity, ensure quality, retain expert knowledge, enhance sustainability, and drive
Last Modified: January 23, 2024

Unlocking Your Profit: How Automation Becomes a Revenue Driver

In the dynamic manufacturing landscape, automation is a beacon of progress and efficiency, driving forward the industry for years. With the advent of digitalization solutions and advanced technologies, the shift towards automated processes has become not just a trend but a necessity for manufacturers looking to improve profitability, productivity, and competitive advantage.  The transition to automation may require a substantial
Last Modified: January 14, 2024
Bridging Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 blog post

The Evolution of Industrialization: Bridging Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 for Sustainable Plastic Manufacturing

The transition from Industry 4.0, which revolved around automation and data-centric operations, to Industry 5.0, introduces a paradigm shift in the way manufacturing is viewed. The new evolution of the manufacturing industry emphasizes the synergistic collaboration between humans and machines, bringing their convergence to new levels. This evolution is particularly relevant to sectors demanding high precision and adaptability, such as
Last Modified: February 13, 2024

Overcoming Challenges: Digital Transformation in Pharma Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing is one of the largest sectors globally and among the most essential to modern society. However, it is an industry currently fraught with various challenges that manufacturers must grapple with. As global demand only continues to increase, pharmaceutical manufacturers need concrete solutions to these challenges today. Reacting to Changing Demand Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a sector where demand fluctuates
Last Modified: March 6, 2024
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Developing New Strategies in Food and Beverage Manufacturing to Increase Profitability

Food and beverage manufacturing is a highly competitive sector in which manufacturers work within tight margins to secure profitability. Many of the decisions these manufacturers make are focused on cost reduction, primarily by reducing giveaway and maintaining tighter thresholds. However, this is just one part of what manufacturers can do to improve their profitability.  While reducing giveaway is an essential
Last Modified: January 15, 2024
Journey to Sustainability

Journey to Sustainability: How Manufacturers Realize Sustainability on the Factory Floor

Achieving sustainable manufacturing can provide many benefits for manufacturers – cost savings, regulatory compliance, company reputation, and more. However, manufacturers need to take the right approach and use the right tools to implement sustainability on the shop floor. This final part of the Matics Sustainability eBook Series provides a practical look at the steps manufacturers can take to develop and
Last Modified: June 13, 2024

Journey to Sustainability: The Challenge of Changing Perceptions on Sustainable Manufacturing

Manufacturers often focus on the technical and logistical challenges of implementing sustainable manufacturing practices. However, the way people both inside and outside the industry perceive sustainability also introduces a range of unique challenges – and opportunities. The way the public sees sustainability has a major impact on a manufacturer’s success – impacting sales and imposing a wide range of requirements
Last Modified: July 17, 2023

Manufacturers Need New Solutions to Comply With California’s Latest Plastic Recycling Laws

Plastics manufacturers are facing increasing regulation around the world, and some of the most impactful regulations yet are coming into effect in California. A pair of California state bills introducing new recycled content and product labeling requirements, along with increased responsibility for manufacturers concerning the lifecycle of their products. Many plastics manufacturers face significant challenges not only in meeting these
Last Modified: June 13, 2024
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