Abstract

Every production environment contains a mix of automated and manual interactions between equipment and personnel. Often, these production processes are not fully documented and include extra steps and resources. As such, they are difficult to adapt to changing business needs. Additionally, as workforces age and retire, organizations are losing the knowledge that is gained from years of experience on the plant floor – as the information has not been captured electronically and put into formal processes.

Digitizing work processes offers a way to evolve production – leveraging the methods and technologies that Business Process Management (BPM) brought to the enterprise. By documenting, leaning and digitizing production work processes or workflows, companies can achieve greater agility and long-term sustainability.