# Augmentir > AI-Powered Connected Worker Platform --- ## Pages - [Digitized Work System for Frontline Operations](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/digitized-work-system): Augmentir is the world's only smart connected worker solution designed to help digitize and optimize processes that support frontline workers with tools such as digital work instructions and skills management to achieve operational excellence. - [Zero Waste in Manufacturing: Driving Sustainable Efficiency](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/zero-waste-in-manufacturing): Discover how connected workers play a role in Zero Waste in Manufacturing to help reduce costs, boosts efficiency, and supports ESG goals. - [Quick Changeover in Lean Manufacturing | How to Reduce Downtime and Improve Flexibility](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/quick-changeover): Discover how quick changeover boosts lean manufacturing by cutting downtime and increasing flexibility with help from Augmentir’s platform. - [Andon in Manufacturing: Real-Time Visibility for Smarter Operations](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/andon): Learn what Andon systems are, how they improve manufacturing efficiency, and how digital Andon solutions like Augmentir can drive smarter operations. - [Digital Workflows in Manufacturing: Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Workforce Empowerment](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/digital-workflows-in-manufacturing): Discover how digital workflows in manufacturing improve efficiency, quality, and training for frontline operations. - [How to Improve Employee Engagement in Manufacturing: A Complete Guide](https://www.augmentir.com/resources/employee-engagement-in-manufacturing): Discover how to improve employee engagement in manufacturing with proven strategies and AI-powered connected worker tools from Augmentir. - [Operational Efficiency in Manufacturing: What It Is and How to Improve It](https://www.augmentir.com/operational-excellence/operational-efficiency-manufacturing): Discover what operational efficiency means, why it matters in manufacturing, and how to improve it using connected worker technology, AI, and real-time data. - [What is Heijunka? – The Key to Lean Manufacturing and Production Efficiency](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/heijunka-lean-manufacturing): Learn what Heijunka is and how it improves lean manufacturing by leveling production volume and mix. Discover benefits, implementation tips, and how technology like Augmentir supports balanced, efficient workflows. - [A Guide to the Muda Concept of Lean Management](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/muda-lean-management): Learn about Muda, one of the core principles of Lean management. Discover the 7 types of waste and how to eliminate them using tools, technology, and strategies for continuous improvement. - [What is Mura in Lean Management? A Complete Guide to Reducing Process Variability](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/mura-lean-management): Learn what Mura is in Lean management, how it causes inefficiency, and how to eliminate it using strategies like Heijunka, Standardized Work, and AI-powered connected worker solutions like Augmentir. - [What Is Muri? Understanding Overburden in Lean Management](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/muri-lean-management): Learn how to identify and eliminate Muri — the overburden in Lean Management — to improve efficiency, reduce burnout, and boost operational performance. - [Muda, Mura, and Muri: Understanding the 3M Model in Lean Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/muda-mura-muri): Discover the 3M of Lean Manufacturing—Muda, Mura, and Muri—and learn how eliminating waste, inconsistency, and overload boosts efficiency and quality. - [Daily Direction Setting for Frontline Excellence](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/daily-direction-setting): Discover how Daily Direction Setting (DDS) drives frontline excellence through clarity, alignment, and accountability in daily operations. - [Smart Factory Explained: What Is a Smart Factory](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/smart-factory): Explore how smart factory solutions use connected worker technology, AI, and real-time data to boost efficiency and drive innovation. - [Industrial AI Agent Studio - Build Custom AI Agents for Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/product/augie-ai-agent-studio): Build, customize, and deploy Industrial AI Agents quickly and easily, with Augmentir's Industrial AI Agent Studio. - [What is Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) in Manufacturing?](https://www.augmentir.com/autonomous-maintenance/clean-inspect-lubricate-cil-in-manufacturing): Learn how Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) processes boost manufacturing efficiency and maximize equipment uptime through routine maintenance. - [Implementing Behavior-Based Safety Observations (BBSO) to Improve Workplace Safety](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/behavior-based-safety-observations): Learn about Behavior-based Safety Observations and how digital connected worker tools can improve BBSO data capture and reporting. - [Run To Target (RTT) in Manufacturing: Driving Efficiency and Performance](https://www.augmentir.com/operational-excellence/run-to-target-rtt): Learn what Run To Target (RTT) is in manufacturing and how it can improve manufacturing performance by ensuring that operational targets are met efficiently and effectively. - [UKG + Augmentir Partnership - Connected Workforce Management](https://www.augmentir.com/partners/ukg): The UKG and Augmentir partnership brings together workforce management and AI-driven connected worker technology to help industrial organizations optimize labor planning, boost productivity, and enhance employee engagement. - [Job Cover Matrix: What It Is and How to Create One](https://www.augmentir.com/workforce-management/job-cover-matrix): Learn what a job cover matrix is and how a job cover matrix tool is used in manufacturing workforce planning and operations management. - [Workforce Management Topics and Tools](https://www.augmentir.com/workforce-management): Digitize skills tracking, training, and workforce development with Augmentir's workforce development solution. - [Workforce Readiness in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/workforce-readiness-in-manufacturing): Learn about workforce readiness and how AI-powered connected worker platforms are improving workforce readiness in manufacturing. - [Tacit Knowledge in Manufacturing: Unlocking Hidden Expertise with AI](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/tacit-knowledge): Learn what tacit knowledge is, why its hard to capture, and how to digitize tacit knowledge in manufacturing with Augmentir. - [Digital Manufacturing: A Guide to the Future of Industrial Work](https://www.augmentir.com/resources/digital-manufacturing): Learn what digital manufacturing is, its key components, and how connected worker technology plays a key role in digital manufacturing. - [Industrial Transformation and the Future of Work in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/resources/industrial-transformation): Learn what industrial transformation is and how a connected worker strategy plays a key role in industrial transformation and future-proofing frontline operations. - [Layered Process Audit Software](https://www.augmentir.com/use-cases/layered-process-audit-software): Augmentir’s layered process audit software helps you digitize your layered process audit processes and ensure quality compliance - [Top Tools for Operational Excellence: Elevate Your Business Efficiency](https://www.augmentir.com/operational-excellence): Discover essential tools for operational excellence that boost efficiency and drive growth. Read the article to enhance your business performance today! - [Integrated Work Systems: How IWS Drives Operational Excellence in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/operational-excellence/integrated-work-systems): Learn how Integrated Work Systems (IWS) are used in manufacturing to achieve high performance through continuous improvement and teamwork. - [Connected Manufacturing: A Guide to the Future of Industrial Work](https://www.augmentir.com/resources/connected-manufacturing): Learn what connected manufacturing is, its key components, and how connected worker technology plays a key role in connected manufacturing. - [Manufacturing Operations Management: A Complete Guide](https://www.augmentir.com/resources/manufacturing-operations-management): Learn what manufacturing operations management (MOM) is, its key components, and best practices for implementing an effective MOM strategy. - [Frost & Sullivan Names Augmentir 2024 Connected Worker Company of the Year](https://www.augmentir.com/frost-sullivan-names-augmentir-2024-connected-worker-company-of-the-year): Augmentir’s exceptional performance and contributions in the global Augmented Connected Worker solutions space highlight its dedication to sustained innovations and higher customer value. - [What are AI Agents in Manufacturing?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/ai-agents-in-manufacturing): AI agents in manufacturing are advanced AI systems that can autonomously perform complex tasks, make decisions, and optimize processes. - [What is Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-is-operator-driven-reliability-odr-in-manufacturing): Learn about Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) in manufacturing, its core aspects, and how to improve it with AI-powered connected worker tools. - [Awards](https://www.augmentir.com/awards): For the past 3 consecutive years, Augmentir has placed at the top of vendor rankings for all industry analysts covering the industrial connected worker software space. - [What is Manufacturing Workforce Management](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-is-manufacturing-workforce-management): Learn what manufacturing workforce management is and how it can be used to modernize and optimize your manufacturing workforce. - [AI-Powered Connected Worker Platform](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/connected-worker-platform): Augmentir is the world's only smart connected worker solution designed to help digitize and optimize processes that support frontline workers with tools such as digital work instructions and skills management to achieve operational excellence. - [Augie - Generative AI Assistant for Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/product/augie-generative-ai-suite): Augie is an industrial Generative AI suite of tools that helps with content creation, work assistance, troubleshooting, and operational insights. - [What is Workflow Learning Technology?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/workflow-learning): Learn about modernizing learning and development with workflow learning technology and connected worker solutions in manufacturing. - [What is a Layered Process Audit?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/layered-process-audit): Layered process audits are quality management systems used in manufacturing and other industries to create protections against quality issues. - [Safe Work Permit Software](https://www.augmentir.com/use-cases/safe-work-permit): Augmentir’s safe work permit software keeps operations safe and compliant by ensuring only the right personnel are assigned certain work - [What is Machine Guarding?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/machine-guarding): Learn about machine guarding in manufacturing and how to digitize the safety process for improved compliance and safer operations. - [Smart Manufacturing Guide](https://www.augmentir.com/smart-manufacturing): Learn about smart manufacturing and how it can be applied to your operations for next-level success with connected worker and AI technologies - [Skills Management and Skills Matrix Template from Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/skills-matrix): Skills management tools help digitize and optimize upskilling and reskilling for your rapidly changing workforce. - [Augmentir GDPR Commitment](https://www.augmentir.com/gdpr-commitment): Augmentir GDPR Commitment Last Modified: June 17, 2024 Augmentir is committed to protecting the privacy and data rights of individuals... - [Augmentir CCPA Commitment](https://www.augmentir.com/ccpa-commitment): Augmentir CCPA Commitment Last Modified: June 17, 2024 Augmentir complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and supports our... - [Building Materials](https://www.augmentir.com/industries/building-materials): Deliver Maximum Safety, Quality, and Productivity in the Building Materials industry with Augmentir's AI-Powered Connected Worker Platform. - [What is Digital Standard Work?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/digital-standard-work): Learn what types of standard work can be digitized and how digital standard work improves manufacturing success. - [What is an Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF)?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/augmented-connected-workforce): Learn what an augmented connected workforce is, how it benefits today's manufacturing frontline workers, and supports operational success. - [What is Shift Handover in Manufacturing?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/shift-handover): Learn about shift handover processes in manufacturing and how it is vital to successful operations and frontline activities. - [Digital Manufacturing for Paper and Packaging](https://www.augmentir.com/industries/digital-manufacturing-for-paper-and-packaging): Deliver Maximum Safety, Quality, and Productivity in the Paper and Packaging industry with Augmentir's AI-Powered Connected Worker Platform. - [Augie - Generative AI Assistant for Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/product/generative-ai-assistant): Augie is an industrial Generative AI assistant that helps enable proactive problem solving and improved decision making for your frontline operations. - [What is Frontline Copilot Technology?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/frontline-copilot): Learn about industrial frontline copilot technology and how it improves troubleshooting and problem-solving for frontline workers. - [What is Performance Management Software](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/performance-management-software): Learn about performance management software in manufacturing, its benefits, key characteristics, and how to improve it with AI-based connected worker technology. - [Daily Management System (DMS)](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/daily-management-system): Learn what a lean daily management system is, its key components, and how to implement a DMS within your manufacturing organization. - [Daily Management System for Lean Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/use-cases/daily-management): Daily Management software from Augmentir helps you standardize work and continually improve your operation. - [The Hidden Factory: 3 Ways to Minimize Your Hidden Factory](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/hidden-factory): Learn what the hidden factory is and how to minimize your hidden factory to improve operational performance. - [What is Everboarding?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/everboarding-in-manufacturing): Learn about everboarding in manufacturing, and how it is replacing traditional onboarding and training methods. - [What Are Quality Control Checklists and How to Create One](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-are-quality-control-checklists-how-to-create-one): Learn what quality control checklists are and how you can create digital quality checklists to transform your frontline operations today. - [What is Permit to Work](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/permit-to-work): Learn about permit-to-work processes in manufacturing and industrial operations, how it keeps workers safe, and the benefits of improving permit-to-work systems. - [Connected Worker Guide](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/connected-worker-guide): Download the LNS Research Solution Selection Matrix™ Guidebook for Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) solutions. - [Connected Worker Guidebook](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/connected-worker): Download the LNS Research Solution Selection Matrix™ Guidebook for Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) solutions. - [What are Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Procedures in Manufacturing?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/lockout-tagout): Learn about lockout tagout procedures in manufacturing, how it keeps workers safe, and the benefits of improving LOTO compliance. - [LNS Research Connected Frontline Workforce SSM Guidebook](https://www.augmentir.com/lns-research-2023-connected-frontline-workforce-ssm-guidebook): Download the LNS Research Solution Selection Matrix™ Guidebook for Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) solutions. - [Asset Management Software](https://www.augmentir.com/product/asset-management): Augmentir’s asset management software helps you reduce unplanned downtime by simplifying the operations and maintenance of your facility. - [The Future of Industrial Work - Augmentir eBook](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/foiw-ebook): How Smart Skills Management Software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work for today’s changing workforce. - [Gemba Walk in Manufacturing: What is It and What are the Benefits?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/gemba-walk-manufacturing): Learn what a gemba walk in manufacturing is, the steps involved in conducting one, and how to digitize data collection using Augmentir. - [What is Preventive Maintenance?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/preventive-maintenance): Learn what preventive maintenance is and how it can improve the way machines are inspected, cleaned, lubricated, and more from Augmentir. - [What is Just in Time Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/just-in-time-manufacturing): Learn how just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing can help decrease flow times in production and cut waste from Augmentir. - [What is Quality 4.0 and How Can it Improve Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-is-quality-4-0): Learn how quality 4.0 can improve manufacturing and drive operational excellence with smart, AI-powered technology from Augmentir. - [5S Audit Software - 5S Checklist](https://www.augmentir.com/use-cases/5s-audit): Augmentir’s 5S audit software helps manufacturers digitally capture 5S audit data, allowing them to focus on organizing and optimizing the workplace to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve safety. - [Frost & Sullivan 2023 Connected Worker Company of the Year](https://www.augmentir.com/frost-sullivan-2023-connected-worker-company-of-the-year): For its customer-centric strategies, best practices implementation, and strong overall performance, Augmentir earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2023 Global Company of the Year Award in the connected worker solutions industry. - [What is Operational Agility and Why is it Important?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-operational-agility): Learn what operational agility is and how it can give you a competitive edge in today’s changing market from Augmentir. - [What is Centerlining and what are the benefits?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/centerlining): Learn what centerlining is and how it can improve machine efficiency and quality in manufacturing from Augmentir. - [See Augmentir in Action](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/skills-learning-demo): Whether you’re interested in learning more about Augmentir, have a specific question, or need help – we are here for you! - [What is Digitization in Manufacturing and Why is It Important?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-digitization-manufacturing): Learn what digitization in manufacturing is and how to digitize your production processes to increase your bottom line. - [What is Poka-Yoke in Manufacturing?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-is-poka-yoke-in-manufacturing): Learn what poka-yoke in manufacturing is and how it can be applied to production processes to reduce human error from Augmentir. - [World Class Manufacturing Tools and Software](https://www.augmentir.com/world-class-manufacturing/tools-software): Learn more about world class manufacturing tools and software to maximize worker productivity and reduce product defects, from Augmentir. - [World Class Manufacturing Best Practices and Techniques](https://www.augmentir.com/world-class-manufacturing/best-practices-techniques): Learn about world class manufacturing best practices and techniques to improve products, procedures, and everyday operations from Augmentir. - [Leader Standard Work (LSW): What is LSW and How to Implement It](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/leader-standard-work): Learn what Leader Standard Work (LSW) is, and how LSW helps ensure consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement. - [Skills Management eBook](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/skills-ebook): How Smart Skills Management Software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work for today’s changing workforce. - [World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Guide](https://www.augmentir.com/world-class-manufacturing): Learn what world class manufacturing is and how to position your company as a trusted leader in product quality development using WCM strategies. - [World Class Manufacturing vs Lean Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/world-class-manufacturing/wcm-vs-lean): Learn about world class manufacturing vs. lean manufacturing to ensure top-notch products free of defects and greater customer satisfaction. - [Test Form](https://www.augmentir.com/test-form): --- hbspt. forms. create({ region: "na1", portalId: "22575084", formId: "b628de50-553e-4e8e-8e30-6848f96504bd", onFormReady: function ($form) { var clearout = window. clearout =... - [IME West 2023 - Augmentir eBook](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/imewest23-ebook): How Smart Skills Management Software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work for today’s changing workforce. - [What is First Time Quality (FTQ)?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/first-time-quality): Learn what first time quality is and how to best implement it to reduce product defects and increase customer satisfaction. - [What is a Skills Taxonomy and How Can It Help Your Business?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/skills-taxonomy): Learn what a skills taxonomy is and how it can help transform the way you classify and organize employee skills to maximize production output. - [eBook - The Future of Work in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/cfe-ebook): How Smart Skills Management Software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work for today’s changing workforce. - [What is First Time Right and How to Improve It](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/first-time-right): Learn how to improve first time right in five steps to ensure that all procedures on the shop floor are performed correctly the first time and every time. - [Frost & Sullivan 2022 Customer Value Award](https://www.augmentir.com/frost-sullivan-2022-customer-value-award): A new generation of smart connected worker tools are allowing companies to deliver effective skills management, training, collaboration, and on the job support for today’s more dynamic, more flexible workforce. - [What are Digital SOPs?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/what-are-digital-sops): Learn what digital standard operating procedures (SOPs) are and how they can be used to improve production quality in manufacturing. - [What is Skills Intelligence?](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/skills-intelligence): Learn what skills intelligence is and how it can help fix knowledge and skill gaps and improve manufacturing operations. - [Six Big Losses in Lean Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/lean-manufacturing/six-big-losses): Learn how the six big losses in lean manufacturing help workers identify areas for improving production processes and productivity on the factory floor. - [Operator Rounds - Digitize Plant Maintenance with Mobile Operator Rounds](https://www.augmentir.com/glossary/operator-rounds): Learn about operator rounds and how they can be digitized to transform manufacturing maintenance operations. - [Leap HR Manufacturing - Skills Management eBook](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/leaphr): How Smart Skills Management Software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work for today’s changing workforce. - [See Augmentir in Action](https://www.augmentir.com/lp/demo): Whether you’re interested in learning more about Augmentir, have a specific question, or need help – we are here for you! - [IMTS - Manufacturings Labor Gap and the Future of Work](https://www.augmentir.com/imts-ebook): A new generation of smart connected worker tools are allowing companies to deliver effective skills management, training, collaboration, and on the job support for today’s more dynamic, more flexible workforce. - [How to Implement an Autonomous Maintenance Program](https://www.augmentir.com/autonomous-maintenance/how-to-implement): Learn how to implement an autonomous maintenance program and the steps involved in making it successful. - [How to Improve Autonomous Maintenance and Why It Fails](https://www.augmentir.com/autonomous-maintenance/improve): Learn why autonomous maintenance fails and how to improve autonomous maintenance implementation. - [Autonomous Maintenance Checklist](https://www.augmentir.com/autonomous-maintenance/checklist): Learn about how checklists are used for autonomous maintenance and how to create one. - [Smart Digitization of Frontline Workers](https://www.augmentir.com/smart-digitization-of-frontline-workers): Join us for an upcoming webinar where we discuss how AI is helping industrial companies deliver effective performance support to their frontline workers. - [Benefits of Autonomous Maintenance](https://www.augmentir.com/autonomous-maintenance/benefits): Learn about the benefits of autonomous maintenance and the advantages and disadvantages of implementing it. --- ## Posts - [Top 5 Ways Connected Worker Technology Improves Safety Compliance](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/top-5-ways-connected-worker-technology-improves-safety-compliance): Discover how Connected Worker platforms like Augmentir are transforming safety compliance in manufacturing and industrial sectors. From digitized SOPs to AI-powered insights, learn 5 powerful ways to improve EH&S. - [Thinking Beyond Daily Management: Why You Need an Integrated Work System for Your Factory](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/thinking-beyond-daily-management-why-you-need-an-iws-strategy): Daily Management helps track today — but it’s not enough. Discover why top manufacturers are turning to Integrated Work Systems to drive continuous improvement. - [Augmentir Welcomes Mike Carroll to Board of Advisors](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augmentir-welcomes-mike-carroll-to-board-of-advisors): Augmentir welcomes Mike Carroll to our Board of Advisors! Mike is widely recognized as an industry trailblazer and visionary, with a proven track record of driving innovation, industrial transformation, and AI strategy. - [Support Your IWS Strategy with Augmentir: The Smartest Path to Operational Excellence](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/iws-strategy-with-augmentir): Supercharge your IWS strategy with Augmentir’s AI-powered platform. Digitize work, upskill workers, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. - [Factory Agents: The Next Evolution in Manufacturing, Powered by Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/factory-agents-in-manufacturing): Discover how AI Factory Agents from Augmentir are transforming manufacturing with real-time insights, automation, and workforce augmentation. - [Performance Support: Empower Your Workforce with Real-Time Guidance](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/performance-support): Empower your workforce with real-time, on-the-job performance support. Learn how Augmentir delivers AI-powered tools to boost productivity, reduce errors, and improve training efficiency. - [Shop Floor Data Capture: A Critical Step Toward Smart Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/shop-floor-data-capture-smart-manufacturing): Learn how shop floor data capture improves manufacturing efficiency, quality, and agility. Discover how Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker platform transforms real-time data collection on the shop floor. - [Smarter Issue Management in Industrial Operations](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/smarter-issue-management-in-industrial-operations): Discover smarter issue management strategies to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline industrial operations with intelligent, proactive solutions. - [Breakdown Elimination in Manufacturing: Enhancing Uptime with Connected Worker Technology](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/breakdown-elimination-in-manufacturing-enhancing-uptime-with-connected-worker-technology): Learn how connected worker technology helps eliminate breakdowns in manufacturing, boosting uptime, efficiency, and operational resilience. - [Mastering the Golden Hour in Manufacturing: Boost Shift Startup Performance](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/mastering-the-golden-hour-in-manufacturing-boost-shift-startup-performance): Discover how to optimize shift startup performance during the golden hour in manufacturing - boost efficiency and drive productivity with connected worker technology. - [Knowledge Sharing Platform for Frontline Operations in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-platform-manufacturing): Discover how a digital knowledge sharing platform helps frontline manufacturing teams reduce errors, preserve tribal knowledge, and improve productivity. Learn how Augmentir leads the way. - [How AI is Revolutionizing Manufacturing Training](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-manufacturing-training): Explore how Augmentir uses AI to personalize manufacturing training, boost performance, and deliver real-time support and content creation. - [Production Efficiency in Manufacturing: Strategies for Maximizing Output and Reducing Waste](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/production-efficiency-in-manufacturing-strategies-for-maximizing-output-and-reducing-waste): Discover key strategies to boost production efficiency in manufacturing—maximize output, cut waste, and improve operations with smart, practical solutions. - [Augmentir Unveils Industrial AI Agent Studio, Bringing Autonomous Agents to Frontline Operations in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-unveils-industrial-ai-agent-studio-bringing-autonomous-agents-to-frontline-operations-in-manufacturing): Augmentir brings AI Agents to the factory floor. Build, customize, and deploy Industrial AI Agents quickly and easily, with the Augie AI Agent Studio. - [Rethinking CIL: How Digital Tools Turn Clean, Inspect, Lubricate Into a Competitive Edge](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/rethinking-cil-how-digital-tools-turn-clean-inspect-lubricate-into-a-competitive-edge): Boost your Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL) processes with modern digital tools to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce equipment downtime. - [Augmentir Expands Amidst Rapid Growth, Announces New Product Updates for Industrial Frontline Operations](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-expands-amidst-rapid-growth-announces-new-product-updates-for-industrial-frontline-operations): Augmentir adds new customers and announces product updates to strengthen its leadership position as the unified interface for industrial frontline operations. - [Join us at Hannover Messe 2025](https://www.augmentir.com/events/hannover-messe-2025): Join Augmentir from 31 March to 4 April 2025 at Hannover Messe 2025, the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. - [Manufacturing Talks - Augie, the AI-enabled digital production floor work assistant](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturing-talks-augie-ai-digital-production-floor-work-assistant): In the latest Manufacturing Talks episode, Chris Kuntz joins Jim Vinoski to discuss Augmentir and how the world's most innovative manufacturers are using Augie, an Industrial Gen AI solution, to revolutionize frontline operations. - [The Future of Work in Manufacturing with UKG and Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-future-of-work-in-manufacturing-with-ukg-and-augmentir): Augmentir and UKG are working together to create a digitally connected frontline workforce that is shaping the future of work in manufacturing. - [A Response to Deloitte's 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook from Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/deloittes-2025-manufacturing-industry-outlook-response): Deloitte's 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook provides a compelling roadmap for the future of manufacturing—one that aligns closely with the conversations we’re having with industry leaders every day. - [Step into a Paperless Shop Floor with Augie](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/step-into-a-paperless-shop-floor-with-augie): Learn more about the challenges of content digitization, the benefits of a paperless shop floor, and how Augie, a Generative AI solution from Augmentir, is empowering manufacturing companies to accelerate their digital transformation. - [Leading Battery Manufacturer Improves Worker Productivity by 17%, Reduces Onboarding Time by 40%](https://www.augmentir.com/case-studies/battery-manufacturer): Leading battery manufacturer uses Augmentir's connected worker platform to improve worker productivity by 17%, reduce onboarding time by 40%. - [Energy Technology Company Reduced Quality Issues by 27%](https://www.augmentir.com/case-studies/energy-technology-company): A global energy technology company reduced quality issues by 27% with a Connected Quality solution from Augmentir and ETQ. - [Augmentir Wins Gold at 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augmentir-wins-gold-at-2024-brandon-hall-group-excellence-in-technology-awards): Augmentir recognized by the Brandon Hall Group for the "Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact", wins gold in the 2024 Technology Excellence Awards. - [Armstrong World Industries, Inc. Selects Augmentir’s Connected Worker Platform to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Safety](https://www.augmentir.com/news/armstrong-world-industries-inc-selects-augmentirs-connected-worker-platform-to-enhance-workforce-productivity-and-safety): Armstrong, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall system solutions in the Americas, selects Augmentir to enhance the safety and efficiency of its working environment. - [Augmentir Named 2024 Connected Worker Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-named-2024-connected-worker-company-of-the-year-by-frost-sullivan): Frost & Sullivan has named Augmentir the 2024 Connected Worker Company of the Year in recognition of its business growth, customer impact, and unmatched product innovation. - [Solving the Single Largest Pain in Digitizing Frontline Work](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augie-solving-the-single-largest-pain-in-digitizing-frontline-work): The largest cost and burden in industrial digital transformation often lies in the time and effort required to digitize existing paper-based materials. This is where Augie shines. - [Augie AI Suite - The Next Frontier in AI for Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augie-the-next-frontier-in-ai-for-manufacturing): If you haven't heard about Augie yet, you're missing out on a game-changing AI technology in manufacturing! Tackle skilled labor shortages and accelerate shop floor digitization. - [Müller Group Selects Augmentir as its Connected Worker Solution to Digitally Enable its Fully-Connected Shop Floor](https://www.augmentir.com/news/muller-group-selects-augmentir-as-its-connected-worker-solution-to-digitally-enable-its-fully-connected-shop-floor): One of the largest suppliers of dairy products in Europe uses Augmentir to digitally transform its manufacturing operations. - [How to Improve Manufacturing Shift Handover](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-improve-manufacturing-shift-handover): Learn how to improve manufacturing shift handover with our downloadable template and AI-powered connected worker solution. - [Ushering in a New Era for Connected Industrial Work with the Augie™ GenAI Suite](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/ushering-in-a-new-era-for-connected-industrial-work-with-the-augie-genai-suite): Discover how Augmentir's Gen AI Suite and Augie transforms how manufacturers support frontline activities and personnel. - [Frost & Sullivan Names Augmentir the Leader on the Frost Radar™: Augmented Connected Worker Platforms, 2024](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/frost-sullivan-names-augmentir-leader-on-the-frost-radar-connected-worker-platforms-2024): The latest Frost & Sullivan Radar report recognizes Augmentir as the Leading Augmented Connected Worker Platform. - [How to Digitize Layered Process Audits with Connected Worker Technology](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-digitize-layered-process-audits-with-connected-worker-technology): Learn how connected worker technology can help you standardize and digitize layered process audits for improved accuracy and better quality results. - [Augmentir Unveils Powerful New Updates to Augie™, Launches the First GenAI Suite for the Industrial Frontline Workforce](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-unveils-powerful-new-updates-to-augie-launches-industry-first-genai-suite): The expanded Augie offering brings the transformative power of Generative AI to manufacturing frontline operations with a full suite of GenAI tools. - [How to Digitize Your Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) Program with Connected Worker Technology](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-digitize-your-operator-driven-reliability-odr-program-with-connected-worker-technology): Explore how to digitize Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) programs and processes with an AI-powered Connected Worker Platform for improved efficiency, accuracy, and better results. - [Integrate or Die: Podcast Interview with Russ Fadel on Connected Worker Technology](https://www.augmentir.com/podcasts/integrate-or-die-podcast-interview-with-russ-fadel-on-connected-worker-technology): Join Augmentir CEO Russ Fadel for an episode of the “Integrate or Die” podcast exploring connected worker technology’s impact on manufacturing workers. - [Augmentir Collaborates with Zebra Technologies to Bring AI-Powered Connected Work to the Industrial Frontline Workforce](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-zebra-connected-worker-partnership): Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution is now natively supported on Zebra Technologies’ mobile computers, tablets, and wearable scanners, enhancing productivity for today’s manufacturing workforce. - [Multinational HVAC Manufacturer Transforms Skills Tracking and Training with Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/case-studies/air-conditioner-hvac-manufacturer): A global leader in air conditioning products digitally transforms workforce management and capacity planning with Augmentir's AI-based skills tracking. - [Duracell Joins Augmentir's Customer Advisory Board](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/duracell-joins-augmentir-customer-advisory-board): Duracell, the world’s #1 consumer battery manufacturer, is now part of Augmentir’s Customer Advisory Board, joining Colgate-Palmolive, Sargento, Graphic Packaging, and Hunter Industries. - [Fluke Reliability Partners with Augmentir to Bring Connected Workers to Industrial Maintenance, Repair and Operations](https://www.augmentir.com/news/fluke-reliability-partners-with-augmentir-to-bring-connected-workers-to-industrial-maintenance-repair-and-operations): Partnership brings together Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker solution with Fluke Reliability’s enterprise asset management solution to increase productivity, enhance employee experiences and improve Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for industrial customers. - [How Digital Standard Work Promotes Operational Excellence in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/digital-standard-work-in-manufacturing): Learn how Digital Standard Work effectively transforms manufacturing production and enables operational excellence. - [Generative AI in Manufacturing: Benefits, Risks, and Top Use Cases](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/generative-ai-in-manufacturing): Explore top use cases for generative AI in manufacturing, how GenAI copilots and digital assistants work, and benefits for frontline workers. - [Augmentir Announces Technology Partnership with UKG](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-announces-technology-partnership-with-ukg): Partnership benefits manufacturing companies that use the UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite by providing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered connected worker solution to address skilled labor shortages - [Performance Management in Manufacturing: Best Practices and Examples](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/performance-management-in-manufacturing-best-practices-and-examples): Learn about performance management in manufacturing, best practices and implementation methods, and key examples and use cases. - [How to Digitally Enable Frontline Workers with UKG and Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-digitally-enable-frontline-workers-with-ukg-and-augmentir): Digitally enable frontline workers through UKG and Augmentir’s innovative partnership, leveraging AI and smart connected worker technologies. - [Generative AI Learning Copilots: Transforming Learning as We Know It](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/generative-ai-learning-copilots-transforming-learning-as-we-know-it): Watch Augmentir’s presentation at Learning & HR Tech 2024 and see how Generative AI Copilots transform learning and development in manufacturing. - [How to Enhance Manufacturing Excellence with Mobile Operator Rounds](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-enhance-manufacturing-excellence-with-mobile-operator-rounds): Learn how digital and mobile operator rounds make manufacturing inspections safer and enhance overall operational excellence. - [How AI and the Augmented Connected Workforce is Revolutionizing the Packaging Industry](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-ai-and-the-augmented-connected-workforce-is-revolutionizing-the-packaging-industry): Join Chris Kuntz for an interview Packaging Insights on how AI and the augmented connected workforce can help the packaging industry overcome the skilled labor crisis. - [How to Combat the Manufacturing Skills Gap with an Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF)](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-combat-the-manufacturing-skills-gap-with-an-augmented-connected-workforce-acwf): Learn how manufacturers combat the manufacturing skilled labor shortage and close skills gaps with an Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF). - [The Evolution of AI in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-evolution-of-ai-in-manufacturing): The evolution of AI in manufacturing has seen tremendous growth over the past few decades, now becoming more adaptive and collaborative, and being used to augment and directly support frontline workers. - [Say Hello to Augie!](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/say-hello-to-augie): Say hello to the newest addition to the Augmentir platform, Augie – the GenAI powered digital assistant for manufacturing. - [Generative AI: 6 Ways Manufacturers Can Use GenAI Today](https://www.augmentir.com/webinars/generative-ai-6-ways-manufacturers-can-use-genai-today): Hear six compelling use cases where generative AI is making a significant impact in augmenting frontline workers and transforming operations. Learn how GenAI Assistants and smart, connected worker technologies can identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production processes. - [Gartner Highlights Augmented Connected Workforce as a Top Trend for 2024](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/gartner-augmented-connected-workforce): Gartner identifies Augmented Connected Workforce initiatives as a top manufacturing technology trend for 2024 - [Why Integration is Key for Connected Worker Platform Success](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/why-integration-is-key-for-connected-worker-platform-success): Learn why integrations are key to the success of connected worker platforms, what systems should be integrated, and the benefits of a fully integrated connected worker solution. - [Onboarding vs. Training in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/onboarding-training-in-manufacturing): Learn the differences between onboarding and training in manufacturing, their benefits, and how to improve them with continuous learning. - [The Difference Between Skills Development and Training in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-difference-between-skills-development-and-training-in-manufacturing): Learn the difference between skills development and training in manufacturing, how they are important, and how the management of them can be improved through continuous learning methodologies and emerging technology. - [How to Apply Everboarding to the Factory Floor](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-apply-everboarding-to-the-factory-floor): Learn how to apply everboarding in manufacturing, and how it is replacing traditional onboarding and training methods. - [Modernizing Manufacturing Training with Continuous and Workflow Learning](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/modernizing-manufacturing-training-with-continuous-learning): Learn how continuous and workflow learning can help modernize employee training in the manufacturing industry. - [ETQ and Augmentir Launch the Industry’s First Connected Quality Solution - the ETQ Reliance Connected Worker Solution Extends Quality Management to the Factory Floor](https://www.augmentir.com/news/etq-and-augmentir-launch-the-industrys-first-connected-quality-solution): Partnership is a Key Step in ETQ’s Connected Worker Strategy and Expands the Business Impact of Holistic Quality Management Across the Enterprise - [Benefits of Manufacturing SOPs and How to Write Them](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturing-sop): Learn how to write manufacturing SOPs and the benefits of having standard operating procedures in a manufacturing operation. - [AI: Revolutionizing How Humans Work in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/ai-revolutionizing-how-humans-work-in-manufacturing): AI is revolutionizing how humans work in manufacturing, empowering them with optimized processes, better data, and personalized instructions. - [Paperless Manufacturing: Your Guide to Transitioning to a Paperless Factory](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/paperless-manufacturing-how-to-guide): Learn how to digitize your operations and build a paperless factory in this paperless manufacturing guide from Augmentir. - [Asset Maintenance Best Practices](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/asset-maintenance-best-practices): Learn about the best practices for optimal asset maintenance performance and how to track your assets to ensure that everything is in working condition. - [The Real Benefits of Digital Work Instructions in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-real-benefits-of-digital-work-instructions-in-manufacturing): The benefits of digital work instructions go far beyond simply standardizing work. The real benefit is in personalized guidance and support for today's workers. - [Augmentir Adds Graphic Packaging, Sargento, and Hunter Industries to its Connected Worker Customer Advisory Board](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-launches-connected-worker-customer-advisory-board): Leaders from Hitachi Energy, Graphic Packaging, Sargento, and Hunter Industries will help shape the future of industrial work. - [How to Reduce Changeover Time in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-reduce-changeover-time-in-manufacturing): Learn how to reduce changeover time in manufacturing and the benefits of doing so to maximize production processes. - [LNS Research Names Augmentir Front Runner in their Connected Frontline Workforce Applications Solution Selection Matrix](https://www.augmentir.com/news/lns-research-names-augmentir-front-runner-in-their-connected-frontline-workforce-applications-solution-selection-matrix): LNS reviewed dozens of vendors within the CFW ecosystem and ranked Augmentir as the leading CFW solution innovator. - [How to Improve Production Quality in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-improve-production-quality-in-manufacturing): It’s vital that customers receive products that are free of defects. Learn 5 steps for improving production quality and how the right software can help. - [Why Manufacturing Data Collection is Important and How to Improve It](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturing-data-collection): Learn how manufacturing data collection can boost your bottom line and how to improve your gathering data techniques. - [How to Improve Quality Control and Quality Assurance in the Food Industry](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-improve-quality-control-and-quality-assurance-in-the-food-industry): Learn how to improve quality control and assurance in the food industry with digital solutions from Augmentir. - [New LNS Research Report Highlights Augmentir as Leading Connected Frontline Workforce Solution](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/lns-research-connected-worker-ssm): LNS Research reviewed dozens of Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) vendors, ranking Augmentir as the leading CFW solution innovator. - [How an Asset Hierarchy Can Help with Asset Maintenance](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/asset-hierarchy-maintenance): Learn about what an asset hierarchy is and how it can help with asset maintenance and equipment reliability. - [Why Quality is Important in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/why-quality-is-important-in-manufacturing): Learn why implementing quality in manufacturing is crucial for product creation, risk management, and more. - [How Skills Tracking Improves Work Allocation and Workforce Utilization](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/skills-tracking-work-allocation): Learn how skills tracking enhances work allocation and workforce utilization to improve productivity in manufacturing. - [Autonomous vs. Preventive Maintenance](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/autonomous-vs-preventive-maintenance): Learn about autonomous and preventive maintenance, and how they can maximize machine efficiency and worker productivity on the shop floor. - [Why You Should Digitize and Standardize QA and Inspection Procedures](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/digitize-quality-assurance-procedures): Learn how to digitize quality assurance, its benefits, and how digital inspection procedures reduce errors in manufacturing. - [The Connected Enterprise: Why a Connected Worker Strategy is Critical to Success](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/connected-enterprise): A connected worker strategy is critical to the success of your connected enterprise and digital transformation initiatives. - [The Future of Industrial Work](https://www.augmentir.com/ebooks/the-future-of-industrial-work): Download our latest eBook to learn how AI-powered Skills Management software and Connected Worker technology are helping transform the industrial frontline workforce. - [Workforce 4.0 Podcast: Workforce 4.0 Will Be Greater Than "A Master of One"](https://www.augmentir.com/podcasts/workforce-4-0): On this episode of Workforce 4.0, join Ann Wyatt as she talks directly with Augmentir's VP of Marketing, Chris Kuntz on the future of work in manufacturing. - [Darwin in Manufacturing: The Evolution of Connected Worker Software](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/darwin-in-manufacturing-the-evolution-of-connected-worker-software): The evolution of connected worker software, how industrial transformation leaders are meeting modern challenges with a generation of tools. - [How to Build a World Class Supply Chain](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-build-a-world-class-supply-chain): Learn how to build a world class supply chain and deliver cost-effective products to customers in a timely manner from Augmentir. - [Augmentir Named 2023 Connected Worker Company of the Year by Frost & Sullivan](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-named-2023-connected-worker-company-of-the-year-by-frost-sullivan): Frost & Sullivan has named Augmentir the 2023 Connected Worker Company of the Year in recognition of its business growth, customer impact, and unmatched product innovation. - [How to Create First Time Quality Plans](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-create-a-first-time-quality-plan): Learn how to create first-time quality plans to improve product creation, delivery, and overall customer satisfaction. - [Augmentir Announces New Round of Funding and Organizational Growth](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-announces-new-round-of-funding-and-organizational-growth): Augmentir announces its latest funding round and continued organizational growth to help power the future manufacturing workforce with AI. - [Augmentir Brings AI to SAP Plant Maintenance with its Connected Worker Solution](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-brings-ai-to-sap-plant-maintenance-with-its-connected-worker-solution): Integration between SAP PM and Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution delivers smarter plant maintenance and operational intelligence for manufacturing plants. - [Leading Agriscience Company Chooses Augmentir to Power its Paper to Digital Transformation](https://www.augmentir.com/case-studies/agriscience-company): Global agriscience company powers its paper to digital transformation efforts with Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker solution. - [Using AI to Operationalize Training for Manufacturers](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/using-ai-to-operationalize-training-for-manufacturers): Leading manufacturers can operationalize training and bring it closer to the factory floor using AI and connected worker technology. - [Global Packaging Company Transforms Operations with Augmentir](https://www.augmentir.com/case-studies/global-paper-packaging-company): One of the world's largest paper and packaging companies digitized and optimized its recycling operations using Augmentir's Connected Worker solution. - [The Human Side of AI: Supporting Workers to Reduce Employee Burnout](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-human-side-of-ai-supporting-workers-to-reduce-employee-burnout): AI and connected worker technology are helping frontline managers combat employee burnout and improve engagement and retention. - [Connecting Skills Management with Standard Work](https://www.augmentir.com/ebooks/connecting-skills-management-with-standard-work): How Smart Skills Management Software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and standard work to build a more resilient and agile workforce. - [Augmentir Expands its AI-based Connected Worker Platform with ChatGPT Foundational Technologies](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-expands-its-ai-based-connected-worker-platform-with-chatgpt-foundational-technologies): New AI capabilities represent another step forward in the company’s AI-first journey, delivering innovations for the manufacturing industry. - [Learning Tech Talks - Connected Worker Solutions](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/learning-tech-talks-connected-worker-solutions): Recently, our own Dave Landreth met with Chris Lind from Learning Tech Talks to discuss digitizing frontline workforces with connected tech. - [How to reduce downtime and increase productivity in manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-reduce-downtime-and-increase-productivity-in-manufacturing): Connected frontline operations platforms are reducing downtime in manufacturing and creating a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. - [How Centerlining Improves Efficiency in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-centerlining-improves-efficiency-in-manufacturing): Learn how centerlining improves efficiency in manufacturing and prevents costly mistakes in production. - [How to Track Employee Skills in the Manufacturing Industry](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-track-employee-skills-in-the-manufacturing-industry): Learn how to track employee skills in manufacturing and discover modern approaches to effective skills tracking. - [Augmentir Wins Frost & Sullivan’s 2022 Connected Worker Customer Value Leadership Award](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-wins-frost-sullivan-best-practice-award): Augmentir selected as the 2022 Connected Worker vendor of choice for its customer-focused strategies, practice implementation, revolutionary technology, and exceptional operational strategies. - [Augmentir Selected by Hexagon to Join the Sixth Sense Open Innovation Program](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augmentir-selected-by-hexagon-to-join-the-sixth-sense-open-innovation-program): We're excited to announce that Augmentir was selected to join Hexagon's Sixth Sense open innovation program. - [How to Standardize Quality Assurance Procedures in Manufacturing](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-standardize-quality-assurance-procedures-manufacturing): Learn how to standardize quality assurance procedures in manufacturing to improve overall quality and reduce errors. - [How to Find the Best Skills Tracking and Management Software](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-skills-management-and-tracking-software): Learn how to find the best skills tracking software to manage workforce capabilities and take your operations to the next level. - [Like peanut butter and jelly, skills management and work execution are better when served together](https://www.augmentir.com/blog/like-peanut-butter-and-jelly-skills-management-and-digital-work-instructions-are-better-when-served-together): Smart Skills Management software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between , skills and work to build a resilient and agile workforce. - [Augmentir Named a 2022 Gartner Cool Vendor in Manufacturing Operations](https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-named-a-2022-gartner-cool-vendor-in-manufacturing-operations): Augmentir is recognized as a Cool Vendor by Gartner for innovation in digitization and operational excellence in manufacturing operations. --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2024-06-18 - Modified: 2024-06-18 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/gdpr-commitment Augmentir GDPR Commitment Last Modified: June 17, 2024 Augmentir is committed to protecting the privacy and data rights of individuals in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 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Our failure to enforce at any time any provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of any other provision of this Agreement. Please note that... --- --- ## Posts > Discover how Connected Worker platforms like Augmentir are transforming safety compliance in manufacturing and industrial sectors. From digitized SOPs to AI-powered insights, learn 5 powerful ways to improve EH&S. - Published: 2025-06-19 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/top-5-ways-connected-worker-technology-improves-safety-compliance - Categories: Blog - Tags: compliance, connected worker, ehs, employee health safety, manufacturing, safety Discover how Connected Worker platforms like Augmentir are transforming safety compliance in manufacturing and industrial sectors. From digitized SOPs to AI-powered insights, learn 5 powerful ways to improve EH&S. In industries like manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and construction, Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s central to operational integrity, workforce well-being, and brand trust. Yet many organizations still rely on outdated paper processes, static training programs, and fragmented safety communication systems. As digital transformation accelerates across frontline operations, a new class of solutions is emerging: Connected Worker platforms. These tools empower industrial workers with mobile access to the information, training, and communication they need—exactly when and where they need it. When integrated into EH&S programs, they don’t just make safety easier to manage—they make it smarter, more scalable, and more resilient. Backed by AI and real-time data, platforms like Augmentir are helping companies move from reactive safety management to proactive risk prevention. Here are the top 5 ways Connected Worker tools are improving safety compliance in 2025 and beyond: 1. Digitizing and Standardizing Safety Procedures Outdated SOPs, missing forms, manual permit to work processes, and inconsistent training delivery can all lead to non-compliance and unsafe conditions. Connected Worker tools eliminate these gaps by fully digitizing safety workflows—creating a single source of truth for the entire workforce. Whether it’s a job safety analysis, equipment inspection, permit to work, or Lockout Tagout (LOTO) checklist, mobile connected worker applications ensure every worker has access to real-time, validated instructions. No printing. No ambiguity. Just operational consistency. Impact: Reduced procedural deviations, increased inspection completion rates, and simplified regulatory reporting. 2. Real-Time Communication of Hazards and Safety Updates Many industrial incidents are... --- > Daily Management helps track today — but it’s not enough. Discover why top manufacturers are turning to Integrated Work Systems to drive continuous improvement. - Published: 2025-06-10 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/thinking-beyond-daily-management-why-you-need-an-iws-strategy - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous improvement, iws, manufacturing, operational excellence Daily Management helps track today — but it’s not enough. Discover why top manufacturers are turning to Integrated Work Systems to drive continuous improvement. Walk into any modern manufacturing facility and you’ll likely see some form of Daily Management in action — shift handovers taking place, whiteboards filled with KPIs, supervisors tracking downtime or productivity issues. For many factories, this is the heartbeat of frontline operations. And rightly so — Daily Management plays a critical role in keeping teams aligned and performance on track. But here’s the thing: Daily Management is not enough. More and more manufacturers are realizing that simply tracking what happened today — and reacting to it — doesn’t drive long-term improvement. It doesn’t prevent breakdowns. It doesn’t fix the root cause of recurring quality issues. And it certainly doesn’t help build a digitally enabled, agile, and resilient operation. If you’re searching for a Daily Management System or software tool to better manage frontline tasks, that’s a great first step. But don’t stop there. Because the real value lies in thinking bigger — in building an Integrated Work System (IWS) that brings all the moving parts of your frontline operations together. Let’s unpack why. The Daily Management Trap At its core, Daily Management helps answer the question: “How are we doing today? ” It gives your team structure — a cadence of check-ins, dashboards, and updates. But the more you rely on it as your primary tool, the more you risk getting stuck in a reactive loop: Downtime occurred? Log it and move on. A defect showed up again? Note it and check the box. A shift fell short of the... --- > Augmentir welcomes Mike Carroll to our Board of Advisors! Mike is widely recognized as an industry trailblazer and visionary, with a proven track record of driving innovation, industrial transformation, and AI strategy. - Published: 2025-06-05 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augmentir-welcomes-mike-carroll-to-board-of-advisors - Categories: Blog, News - Tags: agentic ai, board of advisors, connected worker, generative ai, georgia pacific, innovation, koch industries, manufacturing, mike carroll Augmentir welcomes Mike Carroll to our Board of Advisors! Mike is widely recognized as an industry trailblazer and visionary, with a proven track record of driving innovation, industrial transformation, and AI strategy. We’re excited to welcome Mike Carroll to Augmentir’s Board of Advisors! A recognized leader in industrial operations, digital innovation, and workforce strategy, Mike brings decades of experience driving transformation across manufacturing and industrial enterprises. Widely regarded as an industry visionary, Mike most recently served as Vice President of Innovation at Georgia-Pacific, where he led transformative initiatives across the company and its parent, Koch Industries. His leadership in AI strategy, operational excellence, and workforce enablement makes him a powerful addition to Augmentir as we continue to grow our AI-powered connected worker platform — helping manufacturers tackle their most critical workforce challenges. A Career at the Intersection of Manufacturing, Innovation, and Industrial Transformation Mike’s career spans key leadership roles where he has helped organizations modernize operations by aligning people, process, and technology. At Georgia-Pacific, he led enterprise-wide efforts in operations, engineering, and manufacturing excellence, creating more adaptive, future-ready workforces. His expertise extends beyond technology adoption — encompassing workplace modernization and the human side of digital transformation. These experiences make him a valuable voice in the evolving conversation about the future of work. Why This Matters Now Manufacturing is undergoing a seismic shift. With aging workforces, widening skills gaps, labor shortages, and increasing production complexity, manufacturers are being forced to rethink how they engage, support, and train their frontline teams. At the same time, emerging technologies like AI, connected worker platforms, and intelligent automation are opening new opportunities — but only when implemented with real-world operational understanding. That’s where Mike’s experience is invaluable.... --- > Supercharge your IWS strategy with Augmentir’s AI-powered platform. Digitize work, upskill workers, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. - Published: 2025-06-04 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/iws-strategy-with-augmentir - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous improvement, iws, manufacturing, operational excellence Supercharge your IWS strategy with Augmentir’s AI-powered platform. Digitize work, upskill workers, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. An Integrated Work System (IWS) strategy is essential for driving continuous improvement and achieving world-class manufacturing performance. Originally developed by Procter & Gamble (P&G), IWS is a comprehensive approach to optimizing operations by aligning people, processes, technology, and culture. It focuses on improving manufacturing reliability, reducing costs, and increasing productivity through standardization, capability building, and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. But even the best-designed IWS strategies can fall short without the right tools to support execution and sustain momentum. That’s where Augmentir comes in. Augmentir is an AI-powered connected worker platform that supercharges your IWS strategy by digitizing, guiding, and optimizing frontline operations. From standard work execution and skills development to real-time performance insights, Augmentir enhances every IWS pillar — making your system smarter, more agile, and more effective. Digitize and Standardize Work Processes At the heart of IWS is a commitment to standardized work — clearly defined, repeatable processes that reduce variation and waste. Augmentir makes it easy to digitize and deploy standardized work instructions across your organization. With intuitive, no-code tools, you can rapidly create digital workflows that are accessible on any device, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices. Digitize Total Productive Maintenance and Asset Management with Augmentir But Augmentir goes a step further. It doesn’t just digitize your SOPs — it continuously improves them. Through built-in AI, Augmentir identifies where processes break down, which steps cause the most errors, and how top performers complete tasks more efficiently. This gives you a data-driven foundation for refining... --- > Discover how AI Factory Agents from Augmentir are transforming manufacturing with real-time insights, automation, and workforce augmentation. - Published: 2025-05-31 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/factory-agents-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, ai agents, augie, factory agents, manufacturing, shop floor Discover how AI Factory Agents from Augmentir are transforming manufacturing with real-time insights, automation, and workforce augmentation. In the evolving landscape of Industry 4. 0, popularized by Klaus Schwab, and now Industry 5. 0, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to become more agile, resilient, and efficient. Amid labor shortages, shifting customer expectations, and digital disruption, one of the most transformative tools emerging is Factory Agents: smart, context-aware AI agents capable of autonomously performing tasks, surfacing insights, and augmenting human decision-making. What are Factory Agents? Factory agents are not physical robots, nor are they just software scripts. They’re intelligent, digital entities — powered by AI — that act on behalf of manufacturing teams to interpret data, automate actions, and optimize workflows. They serve as proactive copilots on the shop floor, embedded into the frontline work environment, continuously learning from human activity and contextual factory data to provide real-time support and operational insights. These agents can assist with: Recommending optimized workflows Identifying skill gaps or training needs for frontline workers Monitoring process performance and flagging anomalies Automatically capturing tribal knowledge Personalizing work instructions based on the worker’s experience and certification level In short, factory agents bridge the gap between human intelligence and machine efficiency on the shop floor — and Augmentir is leading the charge. Augmentir’s AI Agent Studio: Manufacturing Intelligence Made Easy While agentic AI the concept of AI agents has existed in other sectors, Augmentir is the first to bring a no-code Industrial AI Agent Studio purpose-built for manufacturing. This unique platform allows operations leaders, supervisors, and even non-technical users to create and deploy custom AI agents... --- > Empower your workforce with real-time, on-the-job performance support. Learn how Augmentir delivers AI-powered tools to boost productivity, reduce errors, and improve training efficiency. - Published: 2025-05-28 - Modified: 2025-05-28 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/performance-support - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, manufacturing, performance support Empower your workforce with real-time, on-the-job performance support. Learn how Augmentir delivers AI-powered tools to boost productivity, reduce errors, and improve training efficiency. What Is Performance Support? Performance support refers to tools and systems that deliver real-time, on-the-job guidance—helping workers complete tasks more efficiently and accurately. Unlike traditional training, which relies on employees retaining information for future use, performance support provides just-in-time knowledge exactly when and where it’s needed. This approach addresses a critical challenge: information retention. According to a recent study by the Learning Guild, employees forget an average of 50% of classroom training within an hour. That figure rises to 70% within 24 hours, and up to 90% of the content is lost after just one week. In contrast, delivering assistance and support at the moment of need, organizations can incorporate more learning processes into the everyday workday of frontline workers—essentially bridging the gap between knowing and doing. This “active learning” aligns with the Pyramid of Learning visual model that illustrates the different stages of learning and their relative effectiveness. By delivering timely assistance at the moment of need, performance support closes the gap between learning and doing—boosting productivity, reducing errors, and increasing employee confidence. Why Performance Support Matters In today's fast-paced world, businesses can't afford downtime or mistakes due to forgotten procedures or unclear processes. That’s where performance support shines: Reduces training time by enabling learning in the flow of work Minimizes human error with guided workflows and checklists Improves productivity with instant access to instructions, diagrams, or expert assistance Boosts employee confidence and retention by removing the fear of making mistakes Adapts to changing processes without retraining entire teams... --- > Learn how shop floor data capture improves manufacturing efficiency, quality, and agility. Discover how Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker platform transforms real-time data collection on the shop floor. - Published: 2025-05-22 - Modified: 2025-05-22 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/shop-floor-data-capture-smart-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, manufacturing, shop floor data capture, shop floor data collection Learn how shop floor data capture improves manufacturing efficiency, quality, and agility. Discover how Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker platform transforms real-time data collection on the shop floor. Shop floor data capture is the process of collecting real-time information from manufacturing operations—including machine performance, labor activity, and production status—to improve visibility and decision-making. Connected worker platforms streamline and enhance this process by embedding data capture into digital workflows, enabling accurate, real-time input directly from frontline workers. Read this article to learn more about shop floor data capture in manufacturing: What is Shop Floor Data Capture? Why Shop Floor Data Capture Matters in Manufacturing Who Benefits from Shop Floor Data Capture Common Use Cases for Shop Floor Data Capture Shop Floor Data Capture is the First Step Towards Industry 4. 0 How Technology is Transforming Shop Floor Data Capture How Augmentir Elevates Shop Floor Data Capture What is Shop Floor Data Capture? Shop Floor Data Capture (SFDC) is the process of collecting real-time operational data from the manufacturing floor. This includes tracking machine status, work order progress, labor inputs, quality checks, safety reports, material usage, and unplanned downtime—essentially, any data that reflects how work is being done in real-time. Modern SFDC systems gather this information digitally using a combination of mobile devices, connected worker technology, sensors, connected machines (Industrial IoT), and software platforms, replacing traditional paper forms, spreadsheets, and delayed manual entry. Why Shop Floor Data Capture Matters in Manufacturing Today For manufacturers, every second on the shop floor counts. Without accurate, real-time insight into what’s happening, teams are forced to rely on outdated reports, gut feelings, or tribal knowledge to make decisions. This leads to: Production delays Low... --- > Discover smarter issue management strategies to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline industrial operations with intelligent, proactive solutions. - Published: 2025-05-14 - Modified: 2025-05-20 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/smarter-issue-management-in-industrial-operations - Categories: Blog - Tags: asset management, connected worker, issue management, manufacturing Discover smarter issue management strategies to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline industrial operations with intelligent, proactive solutions. Issue management in industrial settings is the structured process of identifying, documenting, and resolving operational problems to maintain efficiency, safety, and quality. Connected worker tools play a transformative role by enabling frontline teams to report and address issues in real time, ensuring faster resolution and continuous improvement. Read our article below to learn more about Issue Management in Manufacturing: What is Issue Management in Industrial Operations Common Challenges in Issue Management Digital Solutions to Address Issue Management Types of Digital Solutions for Issue Management Best Practices for Issue Management in Manufacturing How Augmenitr Enhances Issue Management What is Issue Management in Industrial Operations? Issue management in industrial settings is the structured process of identifying, documenting, and resolving operational problems to maintain efficiency, safety, and quality. Connected worker tools play a transformative role by enabling frontline teams to report and address issues in real time, ensuring faster resolution and continuous improvement. Issue management refers to the process of identifying, tracking, and resolving problems that impact daily operations. These issues can include equipment malfunctions, quality deviations, safety incidents, process bottlenecks, and supply chain disruptions. In complex industrial environments—such as manufacturing plants, energy facilities, and logistics hubs—even small issues can ripple through the operation, causing costly downtime and rework. Effective issue management is essential for maintaining operational efficiency, consistency, and safety. It ensures problems are not only addressed quickly but also documented and analyzed for future prevention. Issue management is also a fundamental component of Lean manufacturing. Within a Lean framework, addressing issues... --- > Learn how connected worker technology helps eliminate breakdowns in manufacturing, boosting uptime, efficiency, and operational resilience. - Published: 2025-05-06 - Modified: 2025-05-08 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/breakdown-elimination-in-manufacturing-enhancing-uptime-with-connected-worker-technology - Categories: Blog - Tags: bde, breakdown elimination, connected worker, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, oee, uptime Learn how connected worker technology helps eliminate breakdowns in manufacturing, boosting uptime, efficiency, and operational resilience. Breakdowns are one of the most significant disruptors in manufacturing operations. Whether caused by mechanical failure, human error, or insufficient maintenance, equipment breakdowns lead to unplanned downtime, lost productivity, and increased operational costs. For manufacturers striving for world-class performance, Breakdown Elimination (BDE) is a foundational pillar of reliability-centered maintenance and operational excellence. In this article, we explore what Breakdown Elimination entails, how Connected Worker technology transforms the approach to managing breakdowns, and how innovative platforms like Augmentir empower frontline teams to drive sustainable improvements. What is Breakdown Elimination? Breakdown Elimination is a proactive approach focused on identifying, analyzing, and permanently eliminating the root causes of equipment failures. It is a cornerstone of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing, targeting improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through systematic problem-solving and process improvement. Breakdown elimination directly tackles unplanned stops—one of the Six Big Losses in manufacturing—by reducing equipment failures and boosting uptime. Japanese entrepreneur Seiichi Nakajima developed both TPM and the six big losses as a framework for reducing waste and bringing more value to the customer. Eliminating breakdowns improves availability and helps address other losses tied to performance and quality, making it a key driver of overall efficiency. Unlike reactive maintenance, where the focus is on fixing machines after failure, BDE emphasizes: Root cause analysis (RCA) to understand underlying issues Frontline involvement in identifying and solving problems Continuous improvement cycles to prevent recurrence Standardized work to sustain gains The goal is not only to restore functionality but also to implement corrective... --- > Discover how to optimize shift startup performance during the golden hour in manufacturing - boost efficiency and drive productivity with connected worker technology. - Published: 2025-05-03 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/mastering-the-golden-hour-in-manufacturing-boost-shift-startup-performance - Categories: Blog - Tags: changeover, connected worker, golden hour, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, shift handover Discover how to optimize shift startup performance during the golden hour in manufacturing - boost efficiency and drive productivity with connected worker technology. The Golden Hour in Manufacturing refers to the first hour of production after a shift begins, a line is restarted, or a process is changed over. It is a critical window of time where performance, quality, and productivity are closely monitored to ensure a strong, stable start to the shift. AI-powered connected worker solutions give you the digital tools to create a reliable, transparent, and data-driven shift handover — making your Golden Hour truly golden. No more missed info, no more guesswork, just smooth startups and better shift-to-shift alignment. Read our article below to learn more about the Golden Hour in Manufacturing: What is the Golden Hour in Manufacturing? Golden Hour: A Bottleneck and an Opportunity The Impact Golden Hour has on Overall Daily Productivity How Smart Connected Worker Technology Improves the Golden Hour Optimizing the Golden Hour with Augmentir What is the Golden Hour in Manufacturing? The Golden Hour in manufacturing is the crucial first hour at the start of a production shift, changeover, or restart. This period is treated as a high-priority window to verify that machines, materials, personnel, and processes are all operating correctly and efficiently. During this time, supervisors and frontline workers focus on identifying and resolving any early-stage issues—such as quality defects, equipment malfunctions, or supply shortages—before they can affect the rest of the shift. The goal is to ensure a smooth, consistent startup that sets the stage for high productivity and minimal waste. This concept aligns closely with lean manufacturing principles, emphasizing proactive problem-solving,... --- > Discover how a digital knowledge sharing platform helps frontline manufacturing teams reduce errors, preserve tribal knowledge, and improve productivity. Learn how Augmentir leads the way. - Published: 2025-04-24 - Modified: 2025-05-23 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/knowledge-sharing-platform-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: collaboration, connected worker, frontline worker, knowledge management, knowledge sharing platform, manufacturing Discover how a digital knowledge sharing platform helps frontline manufacturing teams reduce errors, preserve tribal knowledge, and improve productivity. Learn how Augmentir leads the way. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, access to real-time knowledge can be the difference between downtime and delivery. A dedicated knowledge sharing platform designed for frontline operations ensures your teams are always informed, aligned, and equipped to solve problems efficiently. Read this article to learn more about Knowledge Sharing in Manufacturing: What is a Knowledge Sharing Platform Why Knowledge Sharing Matters in Manufacturing Knowledge Sharing Platform Built for Frontline Workers Key Features of a Frontline Knowledge Sharing Platform Augmentir’s Connected Knowledge Platform for Frontline Operations What is a Knowledge Sharing Platform A Knowledge Sharing Platform in Manufacturing is a digital system designed to capture, manage, and distribute operational knowledge across frontline teams to ensure consistency, productivity, and continuous improvement. These platforms provide a centralized hub for essential information such as work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and troubleshooting guides, enabling consistent execution across shifts, teams, and locations. Why Knowledge Sharing Matters in Manufacturing Frontline workers are the backbone of production. Yet, many manufacturing organizations still rely on outdated methods—paper manuals, tribal knowledge, and siloed expertise—that lead to: Inconsistent work execution Longer training times Increased errors and rework Loss of critical expertise due to retirements or turnover According to a study from the Manufacturing Institute, one-quarter of the manufacturing workforce is over 55 years old, and 97% of respondents reported that they fear losing tribal knowledge when these workers retire. With a digital knowledge sharing platform, you unlock the full potential of your workforce and preserve critical operational know-how. Knowledge Sharing Platform... --- > Explore how Augmentir uses AI to personalize manufacturing training, boost performance, and deliver real-time support and content creation. - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2025-05-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-ai-is-revolutionizing-manufacturing-training - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai in manufacturing training, augie, manufacturing, training Explore how Augmentir uses AI to personalize manufacturing training, boost performance, and deliver real-time support and content creation. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, staying competitive means more than just upgrading equipment—it requires investing in people. But traditional workforce training methods haven’t kept up. Static instruction manuals, one-size-fits-all onboarding programs, and outdated SOPs often fall short of preparing workers for the dynamic challenges of the modern factory floor. Enter artificial intelligence (AI). From analyzing worker performance to delivering personalized training and real-time support, AI is transforming how manufacturers develop and empower their frontline workforce. Solutions like Augmentir are at the forefront of this shift, using advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to create more effective, agile, and personalized training ecosystems. Here’s how AI is reshaping manufacturing training across four critical areas. 1. Smarter Upskilling and Reskilling Through Performance Analytics One of AI’s most valuable contributions to manufacturing training is its ability to turn raw performance data into actionable insight. Every worker interaction—how long a task takes, whether they need help, how often they make mistakes—tells a story. Traditionally, these insights were anecdotal at best. With AI, they're measurable and immediately useful. Platforms like Augmentir use AI to analyze real-time worker performance data and automatically surface trends and gaps. Suppose a maintenance technician consistently struggles with certain procedures. The system flags this, allowing supervisors to deliver targeted retraining or create a learning path that addresses the weak areas. Likewise, workers who consistently perform well might be fast-tracked for cross-training or more advanced roles. This approach enables continuous learning and ongoing upskilling and reskilling, not just during onboarding or annual... --- > Discover key strategies to boost production efficiency in manufacturing—maximize output, cut waste, and improve operations with smart, practical solutions. - Published: 2025-04-15 - Modified: 2025-05-17 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/production-efficiency-in-manufacturing-strategies-for-maximizing-output-and-reducing-waste - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, minimizing waste, overall equipment effectiveness, production efficiency Discover key strategies to boost production efficiency in manufacturing—maximize output, cut waste, and improve operations with smart, practical solutions. In today’s competitive industrial landscape, production efficiency in manufacturing is a critical factor that directly impacts profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success. To achieve production efficiency, the actual output must match the optimal standard output, which involves minimizing waste, reducing downtime, optimizing labor, and ensuring consistent quality at every step of the manufacturing process. Introduction to Production Efficiency Production efficiency refers to the ability of a manufacturing process to produce the maximum output with the given resources, while minimizing waste and reducing costs. It is a key concept in economics and operational analysis, essential for businesses to remain competitive in the market. Achieving production efficiency involves optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving productivity to achieve higher profitability and competitiveness. By focusing on improving production efficiency, manufacturers can increase their production capacity, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. This, in turn, leads to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty, as high-quality products are delivered consistently and on time. What is Production Efficiency in Manufacturing? Production efficiency refers to the ability of a manufacturing operation to produce goods using the least amount of resources—time, materials, and labor—without compromising on quality. An efficient production line runs smoothly, minimizes bottlenecks, and ensures equipment and workforce are fully utilized. To measure production efficiency, metrics such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, yield rates, and labor productivity are used. Pro Tip Using digital tools, AI-powered analytics, and connected worker platforms are revolutionizing how factories operate. These technologies provide visibility into operations, uncover hidden inefficiencies, and... --- > Augmentir brings AI Agents to the factory floor. Build, customize, and deploy Industrial AI Agents quickly and easily, with the Augie AI Agent Studio. - Published: 2025-04-08 - Modified: 2025-04-08 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-unveils-industrial-ai-agent-studio-bringing-autonomous-agents-to-frontline-operations-in-manufacturing - Categories: News Augmentir Unveils Industrial AI Agent Studio, Bringing Autonomous Agents to Frontline Operations in Manufacturing April 8, 2025 – Augmentir, the world’s #1 AI company for connected frontline work, today announced the launch of its Industrial AI Agent Studio, a powerful addition to its Augie™ suite of industrial AI tools. This cutting-edge release enables manufacturing companies to build secure, specialized AI agents tailored to their unique operational needs—driving new levels of automation, efficiency, and workforce productivity. Augmentir’s AI Agent Studio empowers manufacturers to build, customize, and deploy their own Industrial AI agents quickly and easily using no-code tools. It supports a wide range of use cases, including workforce training and development, skills management, safety, quality, operations, and maintenance. Specialized AI Chat Agents with Actions – Build specialized agents for every role, equipped with curated behavior and domain expertise to deliver faster, more accurate answers across the organization. Add actions to each agent to execute a wide range of tasks with human supervision and approval. Autonomous AI Agents – Deploy agents that act autonomously, analyzing real-time connected worker data to make informed decisions and trigger appropriate actions such as sending emails or SMS messages, integrating data, generating reports, and more. Seamless Integration with Existing Tools and Systems – Connect AI agents to enterprise systems such as ERP, CMMS, QMS, and LMS, as well as digital work processes and data sources, to enable cross-system execution of frontline tasks. “The launch of our Industrial AI Agent Studio is a game-changer for manufacturers looking to automate complex workflows and optimize frontline operations, and extends our industrial AI leadership position,”... --- > Boost your Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL) processes with modern digital tools to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce equipment downtime. - Published: 2025-04-08 - Modified: 2025-05-08 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/rethinking-cil-how-digital-tools-turn-clean-inspect-lubricate-into-a-competitive-edge - Categories: Blog - Tags: autonomous maintenance, cil, clean inspect lubricate, connected worker, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, tpm Boost your Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL) processes with modern digital tools to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and reduce equipment downtime. In manufacturing, it’s often the simplest routines that have the biggest impact. Take CIL—Clean, Inspect, Lubricate, a key part of Autonomous Maintenance. CIL is one of the first maintenance activities operators learn, and one of the most frequently performed. But here’s the thing: when done right, CIL can become a powerful driver of equipment reliability, lean efficiency, and frontline ownership. Unfortunately, in too many factories, CIL is stuck in the past—paper checklists, inconsistent execution, and little visibility into whether it’s even being done. It becomes a checkbox exercise instead of a value-generating process. At Augmentir, we’re changing that. Taking CIL Beyond Machine Upkeep CIL isn’t just about machine upkeep—it’s about unlocking the full potential of your frontline teams. While it's often viewed as a basic task to keep machines running, we believe CIL plays a far more strategic role in manufacturing. It’s one of the few consistent, hands-on opportunities operators have to engage with their equipment and contribute to its health, performance, and longevity. When done right, CIL boosts equipment reliability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and forms the foundation for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean Manufacturing—core principles of the Toyota Production System. However, the traditional approach to CIL—paper checklists, manual logs, and inconsistent training—limits its potential. Without real-time visibility or standardization, it’s easy for these tasks to become rushed or overlooked, turning CIL into a reactive or even forgotten process. That’s why we approach CIL as a digitally connected, people-centric process. When CIL is embedded into daily workflows, supported with... --- > Augmentir adds new customers and announces product updates to strengthen its leadership position as the unified interface for industrial frontline operations. - Published: 2025-03-11 - Modified: 2025-03-11 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-expands-amidst-rapid-growth-announces-new-product-updates-for-industrial-frontline-operations - Categories: News Augmentir adds new customers and announces product updates to strengthen its leadership position as the unified interface for industrial frontline operations. March 11, 2025 – Augmentir, provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, today announced significant company growth and expansion, alongside the introduction of innovative new product features. These new features extend Augmentir’s leadership position as the unified interface for frontline workers. In its role as the “single pane of glass” for frontline operations, Augmentir helps digitize and transform the guidance, support, and coaching for today’s highly variable industrial workforce. New Customers Join the Augmentir Family Augmentir has experienced rapid adoption across the manufacturing sector, with a growing customer base leveraging its AI platform to improve frontline worker productivity, training, and operational efficiency. Recently, Augmentir proudly welcomed Müller Group, Armstrong World Industries, and numerous other innovative companies to its roster of customers. Müller and Armstrong join a growing list of innovative companies using Augmentir, including Colgate-Palmolive, Graphic Packaging, Inc. , Sargento, Hunter Industries, Duracell, Mondelēz International, Inc. , and Hitachi Energy. These organizations have adopted Augmentir’s connected worker platform to empower their workforce, drive operational efficiency, and enhance worker safety. The adoption underscores the trust leading companies place in Augmentir’s technology to transform industrial operations. Team Expansion to Support Rapid Growth To support its growing customer base and continued innovation, Augmentir expanded its global team size by 38% in the 2nd half of 2024, with key hires in the US, UK, and EMEA across customer success, implementation, product development, and sales divisions. These additions bring deep expertise and fresh perspectives to further enhance Augmentir’s ability to deliver exceptional value... --- > Join Augmentir from 31 March to 4 April 2025 at Hannover Messe 2025, the world's leading trade fair for industrial technology. - Published: 2025-02-25 - Modified: 2025-03-20 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/events/hannover-messe-2025 - Categories: Events March 31 - April 4, 2025 | Hannover Augmentir is excited to announce its participation in Hannover Messe 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. As a pioneer in AI-powered connected worker solutions, we will showcase how our AI platform is transforming frontline operations across manufacturing, energy, and other industrial sectors. Visit us to see firsthand how Augmentir’s innovative tools enhance productivity, reduce operational downtime, and drive efficiency for industrial workforces. Join us in Hall 17, Stand F25, attendees can experience live demonstrations of our latest product advancements, including AI-driven workforce intelligence, connected worker solutions, and real-time operational insights. Our experts will be available to discuss how Augmentir helps companies optimize workforce performance through intelligent digital workflows, skills management, and adaptive learning. Whether you're looking to improve worker productivity, streamline training, or enhance overall operational efficiency, Augmentir has the solutions to support your goals. We invite you to connect with us at Hannover Messe 2025 to explore the future of smart manufacturing and industrial workforce transformation. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and discover how Augmentir can help your organization stay ahead in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. Connect with Us We invite you to connect with us at Hannover Messe 2025 to explore the future of smart manufacturing and industrial workforce transformation. Schedule a time to meet with us in Hall 17, Stand F25 Meet with Augmentir --- > In the latest Manufacturing Talks episode, Chris Kuntz joins Jim Vinoski to discuss Augmentir and how the world's most innovative manufacturers are using Augie, an Industrial Gen AI solution, to revolutionize frontline operations. - Published: 2025-02-20 - Modified: 2025-02-20 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturing-talks-augie-ai-digital-production-floor-work-assistant - Categories: Blog, Podcasts - Tags: augie, forbes, future of work, industrial gen ai, manufacturing talks In the latest Manufacturing Talks episode, Chris Kuntz joins Jim Vinoski to discuss Augmentir and how the world's most innovative manufacturers are using Augie, an Industrial Gen AI solution, to revolutionize frontline operations. From real-time insights to enhanced efficiency, Augie is reshaping the shop floor. The manufacturing industry is embracing AI like never before! In the latest Manufacturing Talks episode, Chris Kuntz joins Jim Vinoski to discuss Augmentir and how the world's most innovative manufacturers are using Augie, an Industrial Gen AI solution, to revolutionize frontline operations. From real-time insights to enhanced efficiency, Augie is reshaping the shop floor. --- > Augmentir and UKG are working together to create a digitally connected frontline workforce that is shaping the future of work in manufacturing. - Published: 2025-02-18 - Modified: 2025-06-10 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-future-of-work-in-manufacturing-with-ukg-and-augmentir - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai in manufacturing, connected worker, digital transformation, future of work, manufacturing, performance management, skills tracking, ukg, workforce development Augmentir and UKG are working together to create a digitally connected frontline workforce that is shaping the future of work in manufacturing. In manufacturing, success isn’t just about machines—it’s about people. But here’s the problem: workforce skills tracking and daily work execution have been handled separately for too long. The result? Misassigned tasks, skills gaps, slower production, and higher error rates. The solution? Modernizing workforce management by digitally connecting frontline workers with AI-powered skills management and connected worker technology. Together, Augmentir and UKG are delivering this solution to manufacturing companies around the world. Read on to discover how Augmentir and UKG are working together to create more productive, more engaged workforces in manufacturing. Workforce Management for Modern Manufacturing Operations Think of it like peanut butter and jelly: great on their own, but unstoppable together. When manufacturers sync traditional workforce management with AI-powered connected worker technology, they unlock huge benefits: UKG’s leading workforce management solution, combined with Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker platform empowers manufacturing companies to optimize labor efficiency, streamline scheduling, reduce mistakes, and ensure compliance, all while boosting productivity on the production floor. Manufacturing organizations that utilize both Augmentir and UKG Pro Workforce Management™ can benefit from connecting time and attendance, scheduling, and workforce data with Augmentir’s connected worker platform. Through this new integration, manufacturers can gain visibility into real-time, accurate employee information and skills tracking combined with AI-driven insights into work performance. By doing so, manufacturers can improve workforce efficiency and productivity and deliver more impactful training and support for frontline workers. Right worker, right job – Workers are assigned tasks based on real-time skill assessments. Training in the flow of... --- > Deloitte's 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook provides a compelling roadmap for the future of manufacturing—one that aligns closely with the conversations we’re having with industry leaders every day. - Published: 2025-01-29 - Modified: 2025-01-29 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/deloittes-2025-manufacturing-industry-outlook-response - Categories: Blog - Tags: 2025, deloitte, future of work, manufacturing industry outlook, supply chain Learn how to improve manufacturing shift handover with our downloadable template and AI-powered connected worker solution. The manufacturing world is at an exciting yet challenging crossroads. Deloitte's 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook paints a vivid picture of the road ahead—one filled with hurdles like labor shortages and rising input costs but also brimming with opportunities driven by digital transformation and innovation. At Augmentir, we see this journey every day through our work with industry leaders, and we’re thrilled to share how our AI platform is helping manufacturers navigate these challenges with confidence and creativity. Deloitte’s report doesn’t just forecast trends; it highlights the critical role technology plays in shaping the future. For us at Augmentir, this is more than just a validation of our work. It’s a call to action—an affirmation that we’re on the right path to empowering manufacturers with AI to build smarter, more resilient operations. Let’s dive deeper into how Augmentir's AI platform, and specifically Augie, our Industrial Generative AI Suite, aligns with Deloitte’s vision and how we’re enabling our partners to seize the opportunities ahead. Tackling Labor Shortages and Value Chain Disruptions Labor shortages are no longer hypothetical scenarios or statistical warnings—they’re the daily reality for manufacturers. Deloitte’s report underscores the urgency of addressing these workforce challenges, and at Augmentir, we’re ready to help. Our industrial Gen AI assistant, Augie, goes beyond just numbers. Yes, it forecasts workforce needs and optimizes staffing levels, ensuring that resources are allocated precisely where they’re needed. But it also does something more profound: it prioritizes people. By streamlining talent management and offering actionable workforce planning insights, Augie... --- > Learn more about the challenges of content digitization, the benefits of a paperless shop floor, and how Augie, a Generative AI solution from Augmentir, is empowering manufacturing companies to accelerate their digital transformation. - Published: 2025-01-19 - Modified: 2025-05-22 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/step-into-a-paperless-shop-floor-with-augie - Categories: AI in Manufacturing, Blog - Tags: ai in manufacturing, augie, digital transformation, generative ai, industrial gen ai, manufacturing, paperless shop floor In conversations with our customers, a recurring theme emerges when discussing their transition to digital processes: the largest cost and burden often lies in the time and effort required to digitize existing paper-based materials. Is your manufacturing operation still clinging to outdated paper-based processes? It’s time to face the facts: paper is holding you back. The effort spent managing paper trails, outdated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and inconsistent training materials isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a direct drain on your productivity, efficiency, and bottom line. Generative AI (GenAI) offers a transformative way to digitize content, automating the conversion of paper-based materials like SOPs, work instructions, and checklists into structured, editable digital formats. It can enhance content by improving clarity, integrating visuals, translating languages, and customizing workflows. This significantly reduces manual effort and accelerates transitions to cost-effective digital systems. Read below to learn more about the challenges of content digitization, the potential benefits of going paperless, and how Augie, a Generative AI solution from Augmentir, is empowering manufacturing companies to accelerate their digital transformation. The Benefits of a Paperless Shop Floor Challenges Your Paperless Shop Floor with Augie Drive Manufacturing Efficiency with a Paperless Shop Floor The Benefits of a Paperless Shop Floor A paperless shop floor in manufacturing offers numerous benefits, including enhanced efficiency by eliminating time-consuming manual paperwork and reducing errors. It provides real-time access to digital work instructions, improving accuracy and productivity for frontline workers. Digitization supports better compliance with safety and quality standards while enabling faster updates to workflows. Additionally, going paperless reduces environmental impact by minimizing waste, aligns with sustainability goals, and fosters a connected, data-driven environment where insights from real-time data can drive continuous improvement and innovation. Here are the top... --- > Augmentir recognized by the Brandon Hall Group for the "Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact", wins gold in the 2024 Technology Excellence Awards. - Published: 2024-12-10 - Modified: 2024-12-19 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augmentir-wins-gold-at-2024-brandon-hall-group-excellence-in-technology-awards - Categories: Blog, News - Tags: ai, awards, brandon hall group, gold, HR, manufacturing, radar Augmentir recognized by the Brandon Hall Group for the "Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact", wins gold in the 2024 Technology Excellence Awards. We did it again! We are excited to announce today that Augmentir won Gold in the 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards for "Best Advance in Generative AI for Business Impact". The 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology. Augmentir received its gold award in the Future of Work category based on our breakthrough, innovative use of Generative AI to address skilled labor shortages and workforce challenges that are crippling the manufacturing industry today. Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits. "In our 31st year, the Excellence in Technology Awards continue to showcase the best innovations in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management, and sales enablement technologies. We are proud to receive applications from a diverse range of organizations globally, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of technology solutions," said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, leader of the Excellence Awards program. Augmentir's generative AI solution - Augie™ - is a central component to the Augmentir Connected Worker platform. Augie is a generative AI assistant that improves operational efficiency and supports today’s less experienced frontline workforce through faster problem-solving, proactive insights, data analysis, rapid content creation, and enhanced decision-making. Augmentir recently unveiled powerful new updates to Augie, and... --- > Armstrong, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall system solutions in the Americas, selects Augmentir to enhance the safety and efficiency of its working environment. - Published: 2024-12-05 - Modified: 2024-12-05 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/armstrong-world-industries-inc-selects-augmentirs-connected-worker-platform-to-enhance-workforce-productivity-and-safety - Categories: News Armstrong, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall system solutions in the Americas, selects Augmentir's connected worker platform to enhance the safety and efficiency of its working environment. Photo courtesy of Armstrong World Industries   December 5, 2024 – Augmentir, provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, is proud to announce that Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) has selected Augmentir’s connected worker platform to further enhance the lives, safety, and productivity of its workforce. This selection demonstrates AWI’s commitment to enhance the safety and efficiency of its working environment through cutting-edge technology. Augmentir’s platform provides the following benefits to AWI: Enhanced Productivity and Safety: Augmentir’s platform provides advanced tools that help workers perform tasks more efficiently and safely, reducing downtime and incidents. Dynamic Workforce Support: The platform’s flexibility and scalability allow Armstrong to support a diverse and changing workforce, adapting quickly to new challenges and demands. Data-Driven Insights: Augmentir’s solution offers powerful analytics and real-time insights, enabling Armstrong to make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement in operations. User-Friendly Interface: The platform’s intuitive design ensures quick adoption and ease of use, empowering workers at all levels to leverage its features with minimal training. "We are excited to partner with Augmentir and implement their connected worker platform," said Jamie Gallagher, Manager Productivity & Continuous Improvement at Armstrong. "This is an innovative, forwarding thinking solution that can increase our productivity and support our goals for the safety and productivity of our manufacturing teams. "   "Armstrong’s dedication to innovation and workforce excellence makes them an ideal partner for us," said Russ Fadel, CEO of Augmentir. "We are excited to support their journey and help them achieve new levels... --- > Frost & Sullivan has named Augmentir the 2024 Connected Worker Company of the Year in recognition of its business growth, customer impact, and unmatched product innovation. - Published: 2024-11-21 - Modified: 2024-11-21 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-named-2024-connected-worker-company-of-the-year-by-frost-sullivan - Categories: News - Tags: awards Augmentir’s exceptional performance and contributions in the global Augmented Connected Worker solutions space highlight its dedication to sustained innovations and higher customer value. November 21, 2024 – Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the augmented connected worker (ACW) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Augmentir with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. This marks the second year in a row that Augmentir has been awarded with Frost & Sullivan's top honor in the connected worker industry. Read the full report here. Augmentir offers a world-class artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ACW solution, enabling industrial companies to enhance their frontline workforce’s safety, quality, and efficiency. Augmentir illustrates remarkable agility and addresses unmet customer needs by developing purpose-driven products that deliver tangible outcomes and constantly evolve alongside the market. This adaptability enables it to set higher performance and innovation benchmarks, raising the bar for existing and new market players. Augmentir has a broad global customer base, with successful product deployments in over 75 countries, demonstrating a far-reaching impact. This notable base exhibits the company's product excellence and entails many prominent names, including Colgate-Palmolive, Mondelēz International, Duracell, and Müller Group. "Augmentir offers one of the most comprehensive ACW platforms on the market," stated Agustin Fabris, research analyst for Industrial Automation & Software at Frost & Sullivan. "Its diverse customer base, outstanding growth rates, advanced AI and skills management capabilities, and innovative product roadmap will ensure that the company maintains its leadership position for years to come. ”   A recent Frost & Sullivan Radar report and vendor ranking also recognized Augmentir as the Leading Augmented Connected Worker Solution. The 2024 edition of the Frost Radar, ranked... --- > The largest cost and burden in industrial digital transformation often lies in the time and effort required to digitize existing paper-based materials. This is where Augie shines. - Published: 2024-11-20 - Modified: 2025-03-19 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augie-solving-the-single-largest-pain-in-digitizing-frontline-work - Categories: AI in Manufacturing, Blog - Tags: ai in manufacturing, augie, continuous improvement, generative ai, industrial gen ai, manufacturing In conversations with our customers, a recurring theme emerges when discussing their transition to digital processes: the largest cost and burden often lies in the time and effort required to digitize existing paper-based materials. In conversations we have with manufacturing companies, a recurring theme emerges when discussing their transition to a paperless operation: the largest cost and burden often lies in the time and effort required to digitize existing paper-based materials. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and checklists are typically built over years, representing a significant repository of organizational knowledge. Converting these into digital formats while maintaining accuracy and accessibility can be daunting. Customers frequently express concerns about the resource-intensive nature of this transformation. It's not just about scanning documents; it's about rethinking and structuring them for digital workflows. Many find themselves needing to allocate substantial time to review, update, and adapt content to ensure it aligns with current operational realities and integrates seamlessly into new platforms. This challenge is real for any industrial company undergoing a transformation to digital manufacturing. It also represents an opportunity ... and this is exactly why we created Augie. The Power of GenAI in Digitizing Content Generative AI (GenAI) has transformative potential for digitizing content by automating the conversion of paper-based materials into structured, digital formats. It can analyze and extract information from documents like SOPs, work instructions, or checklists, quickly translating them into editable, standardized templates. GenAI also enables content enhancement, such as rewriting for clarity, integrating visuals, language translation, or adapting content for specific workflows. By accelerating the digitization process and reducing manual effort, GenAI empowers organizations to transition to digital systems more efficiently and cost-effectively. Augie, a suite of Industrial Generative AI tools from... --- > If you haven't heard about Augie yet, you're missing out on a game-changing AI technology in manufacturing! Tackle skilled labor shortages and accelerate shop floor digitization. - Published: 2024-11-18 - Modified: 2025-06-01 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augie-the-next-frontier-in-ai-for-manufacturing - Categories: AI in Manufacturing, Blog - Tags: ai in manufacturing, augie, continuous improvement, generative ai, industrial gen ai, manufacturing Discover how Augmentir's Gen AI Suite and Augie transforms how manufacturers support frontline activities and personnel. If you haven’t heard about Augie yet, you’re missing out on one of the most important AI technologies in manufacturing. Augie, a suite of Industrial Generative AI tools from Augmentir, is revolutionizing the way manufacturing teams operate by combining advanced AI capabilities with practical, human-centric applications. Designed to empower frontline workers and optimize industrial processes, Augie uses generative AI and the power of advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) to create adaptive workflows, provide real-time guidance, transform digital content creation, and analyze data to deliver actionable insights. It bridges the skills gap by offering personalized support and training while improving productivity and reducing downtime. Whether it’s streamlining operations or fostering innovation, Augie is setting a new standard for how AI can drive efficiency and empower workers in the manufacturing industry. Read below to learn more about the Augie GenAI Suite and what it means for the future of industrial work. The Next Phase of AI in Manufacturing is Here Accelerate Your Transition to Digital Deliver Context-aware AI for Frontline Workers Uncover New Opportunities for Continuous Improvement The Next Phase of AI in Manufacturing is Here Augie from Augmentir is redefining the next phase of AI in manufacturing by seamlessly integrating generative AI into frontline operations to enhance productivity, agility, and worker empowerment. Augie includes a complete suite of AI-powered assistants and Factory Agents that help bridge the skills gap, accelerate onboarding, and ensure frontline workers are equipped with the knowledge they need to succeed. The Augie Industrial Gen AI Suite transforms... --- > One of the largest suppliers of dairy products in Europe uses Augmentir to digitally transform its manufacturing operations. - Published: 2024-10-24 - Modified: 2024-10-24 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/muller-group-selects-augmentir-as-its-connected-worker-solution-to-digitally-enable-its-fully-connected-shop-floor - Categories: News One of the largest suppliers of dairy products in Europe uses Augmentir to digitize SOPs, step-by-step guides, shift handovers, quality data collection, checklists, capture analytics on production activities, and digital skills management. October 24, 2024 – Augmentir, the provider of the world’s leading connected worker solution, announced today that it was selected by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller (UTM) to digitally transform their production facilities. Augmentir’s industry-leading connected worker platform enables digital collaboration and execution across the manufacturing value chain. The platform is used to digitize and optimize frontline work across a range of use cases, including autonomous and preventive maintenance, quality, safety, and operations. Momentum is building across the manufacturing industry, with more than 80% of today's manufacturing leaders deploying CFW solutions. This paves the way for a new digital landscape enabling frontline workers in new and innovative ways. “Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller is excited to accelerate our digital transformation journey with Augmentir, helping us realize a fully digitized frontline operations,” stated Dominik Caliebe, Digital Transformation Manager from UTM. “After an evaluation of connected worker vendors, we selected Augmentir due to its advanced features, breadth of platform capabilities, and ease of use for our frontline workers. In our biggest site in Leppersdorf, we have over 1,000 paper forms that we use every day that we are rapidly converting into Augmentir Smart Forms to simplify analytics and auditability, and we are expanding across the Group to support several use cases in operations, maintenance, quality, and safety. ” With several international production sites, UTM uses Augmentir to fully connect and digitally transform shop floor activities across its global locations. Augmentir serves as a unified mobile interface for the Group, enabling operators and frontline staff to learn... --- > Learn how to improve manufacturing shift handover with our downloadable template and AI-powered connected worker solution. - Published: 2024-10-19 - Modified: 2025-05-03 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-improve-manufacturing-shift-handover - Categories: Blog - Tags: daily management, manufacturing, shift handoff, shift handover, template Learn how to improve manufacturing shift handover with our downloadable template and AI-powered connected worker solution. Improving shift handover in manufacturing involves implementing strategies to enhance communication, streamline processes, and ensure a smooth transition between shifts. These strategies can include creating a shift handover template (shift handoff template), implementing digital processes with a connected worker platform, and establishing standardized shift handover protocols. Encouraging active participation and engagement from both incoming and outgoing personnel fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration. Regular training sessions and feedback mechanisms enable teams to continuously refine their handoff procedures and address any challenges. By prioritizing clear communication, standardized processes, and ongoing improvement efforts, manufacturing facilities can optimize shift handoff practices and maximize operational efficiency. Read below to learn why shift handover is important, how to standardize shift handoffs for safer operations, examples of shift handover templates (shift handoff templates), and how to digitize shift handoffs with connected worker software tools. Why are shift handovers important? Standardizing Shift Handoff for Safer Operations Shift Handover Template Examples Digital Shift Handover with Connected Worker Software Shift Handover TemplateFree TemplateStreamline the process of shift handoff with our free Shift Handover Template. Download our PDF template to get started, and learn more about digitizing your shift handover process with Augmentir. Download Free Template Pro Tip You can now import existing PDF, Word, or Excel documents (just like the PDF above) directly into Augmentir create digital, interactive work procedures and checklists using Augie™, a Generative AI content creation tool from Augmentir. Learn more about Augie - your industrial Generative AI Assistant. Why are shift handovers important? Shift... --- > Discover how Augmentir's Gen AI Suite and Augie transforms how manufacturers support frontline activities and personnel. - Published: 2024-10-12 - Modified: 2024-11-17 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/ushering-in-a-new-era-for-connected-industrial-work-with-the-augie-genai-suite - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai in manufacturing, augie, continuous improvement, gen ai assistant, generative ai, industrial ai, manufacturing Discover how Augmentir's Gen AI Suite and Augie transforms how manufacturers support frontline activities and personnel. We recently unveiled a watershed moment in connected worker technology history with updates and expansions to Augie, our generative AI assistant for industrial work. This expansion drastically improves the breadth and reach of Augie’s capabilities, enhancing the already powerful tool even more and creating a generative AI suite of tools and assistants for frontline industrial work. This first-of-its-kind Augie GenAI Suite, redefines the future of manufacturing, empowering frontline workers everywhere with unmatched AI-driven tools. But what does this mean for manufacturers and industrial organizations looking to improve their operations and how can Augie help you? Basically, this suite of generative AI assistants includes dedicated capabilities for companies to enhance their Troubleshooting, Operations, Data Insights, and Content Creation; and even introduces a GenAI-as-a-Service option. This expands on Augie’s existing capabilities for advanced troubleshooting and real-time digital assistance to frontline workers and adds further abilities for advanced safety/risk mitigation, worker compliance, workforce development, knowledge management and training, quality management, and more. Read below to learn more about the new Augie GenAI Suite, what it can do, what it means for the future of manufacturing work, and how it can help you. Augie’s Expanded Suite of GenAI Assistants Advantage of Generative AI in Manufacturing Supporting Frontline Workers with GenAI Assistants Augie’s Expanded Suite of GenAI Assistants The Augie suite transforms frontline manufacturing like never before – giving teams instant access to expert knowledge, next-level data insights, and seamless operational support. From troubleshooting to operations and content creation, the possibilities are endless. Introducing a... --- > The latest Frost & Sullivan Radar report recognizes Augmentir as the Leading Augmented Connected Worker Platform. - Published: 2024-10-03 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/frost-sullivan-names-augmentir-leader-on-the-frost-radar-connected-worker-platforms-2024 - Categories: Blog, News - Tags: ai, augmented connected worker, awards, connected worker, connected worker platform, frost, frost & sullivan, manufacturing, radar The latest Frost & Sullivan Radar report recognizes Augmentir as the Leading Augmented Connected Worker Platform. Augmented Connected Worker (ACW) solutions revolutionize manufacturing and industrial operations and Augmentir is leading the way! The recent Frost & Sullivan Radar report recognized Augmentir as the Leading ACW Solution with our AI-powered connected worker platform. AWC is a concept that combines the methodologies behind connected worker and augmented worker initiatives to provide a clearer, more accurate picture of what the future of manufacturing work looks like. Read below to learn more about Augmentir in the Frost Radar report and how ACW technologies benefit both manufacturers and their workers alike. The Frost & Sullivan Augmented Connected Worker Radar Report 2024 Augmentir Ranked #1 Connected Worker Platform, Most Complete Solution on the Market Augmenting Frontline Workers with an AI Platform for Connected Work The Frost & Sullivan Augmented Connected Worker Radar Report 2024 The Frost & Sullivan Radar Report, or Frost Radar™, is an analytical tool that benchmarks the future growth of leading organizations across multiple industries. Through careful selection and research across criteria that encompasses 2 major indices and 10 evaluation criteria, analysts select organizations that will be able to successfully support users into the future. This edition of the Frost Radar, ranked Augmentir #1 out of all the ACW vendors. Augmentir empowers organizations to embrace Augmented Connected Worker initiatives through a comprehensive platform that combines connected worker and AI technologies to connect and support frontline workers like never before. As manufacturing workers become more interconnected, they can use AI tools in conjunction with smart connected worker solutions to gain... --- > Learn how connected worker technology can help you standardize and digitize layered process audits for improved accuracy and better quality results. - Published: 2024-09-28 - Modified: 2025-05-22 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-digitize-layered-process-audits-with-connected-worker-technology - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous improvement, digital layered process audit, digitized layered process audit, layered process audit, lpa, manufacturing, quality, quality management Learn how connected worker technology can help you standardize and digitize layered process audits for improved accuracy and better quality results. Digitized Layered Process Audits (LPAs) are important in manufacturing for establishing and enhancing process standardization, quality management, multi-level workforce engagement, risk mitigation, and quality standards compliance. The primary function of a Layered Process Audit is to focus on observing and validating how products are made to ensure process and product quality. This effectively protects manufacturers and frontline manufacturing personnel from defects and process issues before they can do any damage. Many crucial manufacturing processes are still carried out using outdated pen-and-paper methods; and as the industry continues to evolve, digitization is essential to remain competitive and maintain proper quality and safety standards. Layered Process Audits are no exception, with digitized layered process audits now a necessity, rather than a luxury, for organizations looking to keep pace, elevate their audit processes, and meet the demands of the evolving industry. Learn more about how to streamline LPAs with connected worker technology, implement digital LPAs, and the benefits of AI-powered analytics for digitized LPAs and overall quality management excellence in manufacturing below. Benefits of a Digitized Layered Process Audit Implementing Digital Layered Process Audits Driving Continuous Quality Improvement with Digitized LPAs Benefits of a Digitized Layered Process Audit Connected worker platforms allow manufacturers to replace paper-based audit forms (like a layered process audit) with digital checklists that can be accessed and completed on mobile devices, allowing for: Standardized audit formats and best practices across audit layers Real-time data collection and improved audit tracking Mobile access to information and knowledge including relevant documents, procedures,... --- > The expanded Augie offering brings the transformative power of Generative AI to manufacturing frontline operations with a full suite of GenAI tools. - Published: 2024-09-24 - Modified: 2024-09-24 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-unveils-powerful-new-updates-to-augie-launches-industry-first-genai-suite - Categories: News The expanded Augie offering brings the transformative power of Generative AI to manufacturing frontline operations. This full suite of GenAI tools includes dedicated assistants for Troubleshooting, Operations, Data Insights, Content Creation, as well as GenAI-as-a-Service. September 24, 2024 – Augmentir, the provider of the world’s most complete connected worker platform, today announced its latest updates to Augie™, the company’s generative AI assistant for industrial work. These enhancements expand on Augie's existing capabilities, which have been in use by leading manufacturers for over a year, transforming operations and addressing the skilled labor shortage through advanced troubleshooting and real-time digital assistance to frontline workers. The new features include: Augie Industrial Assistant 2. 0Enhancements include support for dozens of new content types, addition of patented-pending prompt-enrichment, and superior prioritization, resulting in increased accuracy and actionability. Augie Content AssistantAutomatically convert existing digital content (Word Excel, PDF, etc) into native Augmentir Work instructions, SOPs, OPLs, CILs, Checklists, etc. , accelerating deployment. Generate training, checklists, and quizzes from a wide range of source types including images, manuals, free-form tests, etc. , to streamline worker training and onboarding. Augie Data AssistantAugie provides insights from any source of operational data, including standard datasets such as Skills, Standard Work, Safety, and Work Execution, as well as customer-specific datasets generated through Augmentir’s report configurator. Augie eliminates the need for “report writing” and through its conversational interface answers questions, performs math, and generates graphical reports, increasing responsiveness. Augie Extensibility AssistantAugie increases the productivity of developers building new functions and supporting existing user-defined functions within Augmentir’s extensibility framework. Augmentir’s unique Platform-as-a-Service offering empowers customers and partners to create unique solutions that solve critical business challenges—a capability that no other platform on the market offers. Augie Industrial GenAI-as-a-ServiceAs... --- > Explore how to digitize Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) programs and processes with an AI-powered Connected Worker Platform for improved efficiency, accuracy, and better results. - Published: 2024-09-15 - Modified: 2024-11-20 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-digitize-your-operator-driven-reliability-odr-program-with-connected-worker-technology - Categories: Blog - Tags: asset maintenance, connected worker, manufacturing, odr, operator driven reliability Explore how to digitize Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) programs and processes with an AI-powered Connected Worker Platform for improved efficiency, accuracy, and better results. Operator Driven Reliability programs, a. k. a. ODR programs, empower frontline operators to take an active role in equipment maintenance and reliability. It recognizes that due to operators’ constant contact with equipment, they are the best situated to detect any potential issues and take preventative steps before any damage is caused. While ODR programs are forward-thinking and apply the same lean manufacturing principles found in autonomous maintenance, in many cases they still have room for improvement. For example, in too many instances manufacturing ODR programs are still completed using outdated pen-and-paper procedures. This causes tasks like plant operator rounds to take far longer than they would if reports, checklists, and work instructions were digitized and delivered via a smart connected worker platform. Then not only would equipment maintenance and reliability be streamlined and faster, but there would also be a digital footprint available for operational activities like process improvement, data analysis, audit reporting, and more. Read below to discover the benefits of a digital ODR program, including best practices, real-world examples, and insights into the future of ODR and workforce dynamics in manufacturing. The Benefits of a Digital ODR Program Digital Operator Driven Reliability - Best Practices and Examples The Future of ODR Programs and the Manufacturing Workforce The Benefits of a Digital ODR Program Digital Operator Driven Reliability (ODR) programs offer significant advantages over traditional pen-and-paper methods. AI-driven connected worker platforms play a crucial role offering integrations with existing systems like ERP, CMMS, MES, and QMS, supporting ODR training... --- > Join Augmentir CEO Russ Fadel for an episode of the “Integrate or Die” podcast exploring connected worker technology’s impact on manufacturing workers. - Published: 2024-08-19 - Modified: 2024-08-19 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/podcasts/integrate-or-die-podcast-interview-with-russ-fadel-on-connected-worker-technology - Categories: Podcasts Online | On-demand Read below for a summary article of the “Integrate or Die” podcast episode with Dr. Steve Hunt and Jordan Katz where they interviewed Russel (Russ) Fadel, CEO of Augmentir. There Steve, Jordan, and Russ dive into using AI-driven connected worker technology and other solutions to support the training needs and job requirements of shop floor production workers. Russ brings a unique perspective to HR technology stemming from his background in technology production. Access the full podcast here, or watch the video below. Key Takeaways: Embracing Connected Worker Technologies: Manufacturing is at a crossroads where adopting connected technologies is no longer optional but crucial for success. Skills Tracking for a Dynamic Workforce: Real-time skills tracking improves individual performance and overall workforce efficiency with actionable insights applicable to today's workforce. AI-driven Productivity: Artificial Intelligence in cooperation with data gathered by connected worker technology can be leveraged to optimize workforce productivity and performance across manufacturing operations. Generative AI Assistants: AI-powered generative assistants offer personalized guidance to support workers on the frontline, boosting their skills and ensuring efficient task execution. Connected Worker Technology & Skills Tracking in Manufacturing The integration of connected worker technology in manufacturing is transforming the industry. By implementing real-time skills tracking, manufacturers can monitor and assess the abilities of their workforce, ensuring that the right skills are deployed to the right tasks. This enhances productivity and aligns with the growing need for flexibility in modern manufacturing environments. By combining connected worker tools, AI software, and workforce data; companies can streamline... --- > Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution is now natively supported on Zebra Technologies’ mobile computers, tablets, and wearable scanners, enhancing productivity for today’s manufacturing workforce. - Published: 2024-08-13 - Modified: 2024-08-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-zebra-connected-worker-partnership - Categories: News Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution is now natively supported on Zebra Technologies’ mobile computers, tablets, and wearable scanners, enhancing productivity for today’s manufacturing workforce August 13, 2024 – Augmentir, the provider of an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based connected worker solution, today announced a collaboration with Zebra Technologies, joining the Zebra PartnerConnect program with an integrated workforce productivity software solution that is compatible with Zebra enterprise and touch mobile computers. Operations leaders in the manufacturing, warehouse, transportation and logistics industries worldwide continue to grapple with fostering resilient supply chains amid heightened demands for speed and accuracy, ongoing skilled labor shortages, and economic uncertainty. By combining Augmentir’s AI-driven connected worker technology with Zebra’s innovative mobile computing and data capture solutions, businesses can now harness unprecedented levels of safety, efficiency, productivity, and operational excellence. Augmentir’s industry-leading connected worker platform enables digital collaboration, skills management, and work execution across the manufacturing value chain. The platform runs natively on Zebra devices running the Android operating system, and harnesses the power of AI to digitize and optimize frontline work across a range of use cases, including autonomous and preventive maintenance, quality, safety, and operations. Momentum is building across the manufacturing industry, with more than 80% of manufacturing transformation leaders deploying a wide range of emerging technologies to connect and improve frontline operations. This paves the way for a new digital landscape enabling frontline workers in new and innovative ways. “We are excited to announce our collaboration with Zebra to deliver a transformational AI-powered frontline workforce productivity solution. As a Zebra PartnerConnect member, we are working with Zebra to add end-to-end value to our industrial customers,” said Russ Fadel, CEO and... --- > Duracell, the world’s #1 consumer battery manufacturer, is now part of Augmentir’s Customer Advisory Board, joining Colgate-Palmolive, Sargento, Graphic Packaging, and Hunter Industries. - Published: 2024-08-02 - Modified: 2024-08-21 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/duracell-joins-augmentir-customer-advisory-board - Categories: Blog, News - Tags: colgate-palmolive, collaboration, connected worker, customer advisory board, duracell, graphic packaging international, hunter industries, innovation, manufacturing, sargento Duracell, the world’s #1 consumer battery manufacturer, is now part of Augmentir’s Customer Advisory Board, joining Colgate-Palmolive, Sargento, Graphic Packaging, and Hunter Industries. When it comes to high-performance batteries, there’s one brand that everyone knows and loves - Duracell. We are excited to announce that the world’s #1 consumer battery manufacturer is now part of Augmentir’s Customer Advisory Board. Duracell's collaboration and expertise are a major leap forward in our mission to transform industrial work and empower frontline workers worldwide with AI-driven connected worker solutions. Duracell’s commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with our vision of leveraging connected worker and AI technology to augment and transform the industrial workforce. With Duracell on board, we are set to supercharge our innovation and advance our impact on the connected worker market and manufacturing arena. Our Customer Advisory Board was announced last September and consists of leading manufacturers from a wide range of industries who understand the importance of today’s unique industrial workforce challenges. Duracell joins other leading manufacturers including: Colgate-Palmolive Graphic Packaging International, LLC Hitachi Energy Hunter Industries Sargento This powerhouse lineup underscores our commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the industrial workforce. With Duracell and our other board members actively helping guide and shape the development of our AI-powered connected worker platform, we're making sure it meets the industry's needs head-on. Collaborating for AI-Driven Connected Worker Innovation Our AI-driven connected worker platform stands out by providing frontline workers with unparalleled personalized, real-time assistance and insights - enhancing productivity, skills management, workforce development, and operational efficiency. Unlike other platforms, ours was purpose-built to leverage advanced AI to continuously learn and adapt to each... --- > Partnership brings together Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker solution with Fluke Reliability’s enterprise asset management solution to increase productivity, enhance employee experiences and improve Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for industrial customers. - Published: 2024-07-31 - Modified: 2024-08-05 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/fluke-reliability-partners-with-augmentir-to-bring-connected-workers-to-industrial-maintenance-repair-and-operations - Categories: News Partnership brings together Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker solution with Fluke Reliability’s enterprise asset management solution to increase productivity and improve Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for industrial customers. July 31, 2024 – Fluke Reliability has entered into a formal partnership agreement with Augmentir to integrate their connected worker platform with Fluke Reliability’s AI-powered enterprise asset management solution to increase productivity, enhance employee experiences and improve Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) for industrial customers. Augmentir is a leading connected worker solution, providing a suite of AI-powered connected worker tools that help industrial companies deliver effective skills management, training and collaborative digital workflows, by digitizing and optimizing frontline work processes. Fluke Reliability enables customers to adopt a connected approach to their reliability strategies, bringing together hardware, AI-powered software, services and their eMaint platform within one workflow. The solution helps customers shift from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies, assessing the health of their assets and utilizing their AI diagnostic engine, which means customers can predict faults up to six months in advance. The mutually beneficial partnership enables customers’ maintenance and operations departments to engage in integrated digital operations on the plant floor. Augmentir boosts efficiency with digital tools that reduce onboarding and increase productivity. Fluke Reliability enhances decision-making, meaning workers can shift from reactive to proactive in their approach. Both prioritize the end-user while benefiting overall operations. “Our ethos has always been to simplify processes for the end-user. With a growing skills gap and aging workforce, we know the workers of tomorrow are best supported with technology that helps them get the job done quicker and more efficiently. Augmentir’s connected worker platform supports workers with that in mind, utilizing AI technology... --- > Learn how Digital Standard Work effectively transforms manufacturing production and enables operational excellence. - Published: 2024-07-04 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/digital-standard-work-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: collaboration, connected worker, continuous improvement, digital standard work, engagement, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, operational excellence Learn how Digital Standard Work effectively transforms manufacturing production and enables operational excellence. Manufacturing organizations are feeling the pressure of increased customer demands, skilled labor shortages, and intense shifts in their frontline workforces, however, they can effectively overcome these obstacles with digital standard work enabled by smart connected worker technology. Digital standard work promotes operational excellence in manufacturing through facilitated knowledge-sharing, enhanced process standardization, increased employee engagement, improved workforce agility, and overall optimization of workforce abilities. Standardized work in manufacturing (centerlining, machine setup/maintenance, inspection checklists, workforce training, lubrication procedures, etc. ) is effective for continuously improving the most efficient and safe methods for performing work to meet customer demand while minimizing waste. Digital Standard Work takes these processes one step further, enhancing them with digital technology to establish a true culture of continuous improvement where frontline workers and shop floor processes benefit from digital workflows, collaboration, AI-powered guidance, generative AI assistants, real-time access to centralized knowledge bases, and more. By redefining standard work for the digital age, manufacturers can achieve operational excellence through increased efficiency, quality, flexibility, and innovation across their frontline workforces. Read more on Digital Standard Work and how it effectively transforms manufacturing production and enables success: Digitizing Standard Work in Manufacturing Engaging Frontline Workers with Digital Standard Work Driving More Effective Collaboration Digitizing Standard Work in Manufacturing According to Forbes and McKinsey, through digital tools manufacturers can reduce machine downtime by 30% to 50% and quality-related costs can be reduced by 10% to 20%. Effectively digitizing manufacturing standard work through smart, AI-driven connected worker technology involves: Interactive Digital Work Instructions... --- > Explore top use cases for generative AI in manufacturing, how GenAI copilots and digital assistants work, and benefits for frontline workers. - Published: 2024-06-17 - Modified: 2025-06-09 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/generative-ai-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, connected worker, genai assistant, generative ai, generative ai in manufacturing, llm, machine learning, manufacturing, natural language processsing, troubleshooting, use cases Explore top use cases for generative AI in manufacturing, how GenAI copilots and digital assistants work, and benefits for frontline workers. Generative AI in manufacturing refers to the application of generative models and artificial intelligence techniques to optimize and enhance various aspects of the manufacturing process. While traditional AI focuses on data analysis, pattern recognition, and decision-making, generative AI creates new content and synthetic data, enabling innovative solutions. This involves using AI algorithms to generate new product designs, optimize production workflows, predict maintenance needs, and improve production efficiency within frontline operations. According to McKinsey, nearly 75% of generative AI’s major value lies in use cases across four areas: manufacturing, customer operations, marketing and sales, and supply chain management. Manufacturers are uniquely situated to benefit from generative AI and it is already a transformative force for some. Generative AI is driving innovation and efficiency across the manufacturing sector, enabling advanced digital solutions and competitive advantages. A recent Deloitte study found that 79% of organizations expect generative AI to transform their operations within three years, and 56% of them are already using generative AI solutions to improve efficiency and productivity. Manufacturing is rapidly evolving and by integrating cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, manufacturers can better support, augment, and enhance their frontline workforces with improved decision-making, collaboration, and data insights. Gen AI is being adopted as a modern alternative to traditional methods, surpassing manual inspections and basic automation to deliver greater operational improvements. Join us below as we dive into generative AI in manufacturing exploring how it works, the benefits and risks, and some of the top use cases that generative AI, specifically generative... --- > Partnership benefits manufacturing companies that use the UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite by providing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered connected worker solution to address skilled labor shortages - Published: 2024-06-06 - Modified: 2024-06-06 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-announces-technology-partnership-with-ukg - Categories: News Partnership benefits manufacturing companies that use the UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite by providing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered connected worker solution to address skilled labor shortages June 6, 2024 – Augmentir, the provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, today announced a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll workforce management, and culture solutions for all people. With more than 350 technology and services partners, UKG provides one of the largest and most collaborative partner ecosystems in the HCM industry focused on creating better employee experiences for all people and improving business outcomes. With this collaboration, manufacturing organizations that utilize both Augmentir and UKG Pro Workforce Management™ can benefit from connecting time and attendance, scheduling, and workforce data with Augmentir’s connected worker platform. Through this new integration, manufacturers can gain visibility into real-time, accurate employee information combined with AI-driven insights into work performance. By doing so, manufacturers can improve workforce efficiency and productivity and deliver more impactful training and support for frontline workers. “This new partnership with UKG expands Augmentir’s ability to deliver value to the world’s leading manufacturing organizations,” said Russ Fadel, CEO and co-founder of Augmentir. “UKG shares our vision for AI-driven workforce management to create a more engaged, more productive workforce. This integrated solution connects UKG’s powerful workforce management data to the factory floor to drive operational excellence. ” Augmentir’s UKG connector streamlines the flow of employee data into Augmentir, providing operations leaders and plant managers with valuable insights into worker availability, productivity, training effectiveness, and more. This gives production teams improved capacity planning and a better decision support tool for daily workforce scheduling and management. Additionally,... --- > Learn about performance management in manufacturing, best practices and implementation methods, and key examples and use cases. - Published: 2024-06-01 - Modified: 2024-07-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/performance-management-in-manufacturing-best-practices-and-examples - Categories: Blog - Tags: best practices, connected worker, continuous learning, learning and development, manufacturing, performance management, training, workforce development, workforce transformation Learn about performance management in manufacturing, best practices and implementation methods, and key examples and use cases. Manufacturing performance management is the process of setting, monitoring, and optimizing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to workforce performance and production processes in manufacturing environments. It includes real-time monitoring and evaluation of employees' work, as well as the continuous improvement of operational workflows to ensure optimal efficiency, product quality, and adherence to both safety requirements and organizational goals. Through data-driven insights, performance management software, and regular assessments, performance management aims to enhance employee productivity and engagement, reduce downtime, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry. Read our blog post below to learn more about performance management in manufacturing including: 5 Best Practices for Performance Management in Manufacturing Key Performance Management Strategies for Manufacturing Leaders Simplifying Performance Management with Digital Tools 5 Best Practices for Performance Management in Manufacturing To get the best value from your performance management system here are five best practices for performance management in manufacturing: 1. Clear Goal Alignment: Organizations must ensure that performance management processes align with overall organizational goals. They must clearly communicate objectives to employees at all levels, linking individual and team performance metrics to broader manufacturing and business objectives. This fosters a sense of purpose in frontline teams, engages workers, and helps employees understand how their efforts contribute to the company's success. 2. Real-time Monitoring and Data Analytics: Implement real-time monitoring of production and shop floor processes and equipment performance through the use of AI and connected worker technology. Utilize data analytics and AI-driven processing to gain insights into worker performance trends,... --- > Digitally enable frontline workers through UKG and Augmentir’s innovative partnership, leveraging AI and smart connected worker technologies. - Published: 2024-05-23 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-digitally-enable-frontline-workers-with-ukg-and-augmentir - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker platform, digital checklist, digital operator rounds, inspections, mobile operator rounds, preventive maintenance Digitally enable frontline workers through UKG and Augmentir’s innovative partnership, leveraging AI and smart connected worker technologies. Augmentir and UKG complement each other by providing an integrated mobile solution that digitally empowers frontline workers and drives operational excellence in manufacturing. UKG is a leading global provider of cloud-based human capital management and workforce management solutions for organizations to drive better business outcomes, improve HR effectiveness, streamline payroll processes, and enhance employee experience. Together with Augmentir – the leading AI-powered connected worker platform designed to digitize and optimize processes for frontline industrial workers, UGK digitally enables frontline workers to improve real-time communication, digital task management and standard work, training and knowledge sharing, and more. Continue reading below to learn more about the benefits Augmentir and UKG bring to frontline workers and how together we are ushering in a new era of human capital management and an augmented connected frontline workforce. Benefits of Connected Human Capital Management Collaborating for the Augmented Connected Workforce of the Future AI-Driven Connected Workforce Management Solution Benefits of Connected Human Capital Management Integrating Augmentir's connected worker platform with UKG's workforce management solutions offers several key benefits for empowering and enabling frontline workers: Workforce Management Integration: Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker platform integrates with UKG's workforce management solutions allowing frontline workers to access scheduling, time tracking, and other UKG features directly within Augmentir's platform. Workers can view schedules and manage workforce processes seamlessly through Augmentir's user interface. Real-time Communication and Collaboration: Augmentir and UKG offer tools for real-time communication and collaboration among frontline teams. Providing knowledge-sharing capabilities for frontline teams, and enabling seamless real-time communication, collaboration,... --- > Watch Augmentir’s presentation at Learning & HR Tech 2024 and see how Generative AI Copilots transform learning and development in manufacturing. - Published: 2024-05-09 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/generative-ai-learning-copilots-transforming-learning-as-we-know-it - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, copilot, genai assistant, generative ai, learning and development, training Watch Augmentir’s presentation at Learning & HR Tech 2024 and see how Generative AI Copilots transform learning and development in manufacturing. Generative AI in learning and development has started to shape the future of HR across the board including attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent. AI has revolutionized how organizations approach: Talent acquisition – for smarter recruiting Talent development – for skills analysis and performance evaluations Worker relations – capitalizing on its ability to personalize employee relations Workforce planning – leveraging its ability to make sense of data to perform more accurate forecasting and capacity planning People analytics – using AI to make sense of employee data from an engagement and skills optimization standpoint Performance management – relying on it for benchmarking and progress evaluation HR operations – leveraging AI’s ability to automate and support onboarding and offboarding processes Learning and development – using AI in everything from content creation to delivering personalized and adaptive content However, Generative AI in learning and development has yet to make a significant impact on employees where it matters the most – in the flow of work. This is where Generative AI learning copilots and AI-powered connected worker solutions come in. Together these technologies are transforming learning for frontline workers, improving onboarding, enabling learning in the flow of work, and driving more efficient upskilling and reskilling. Watch our full presentation from Learning and HR Tech 2024 “Generative AI Learning Copilots: Transforming Learning as We Know It”, on-demand below. Key Highlights: Generative AI in learning and development has started to shape the future of HR across the board including attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent. Deskless... --- > Learn how digital and mobile operator rounds make manufacturing inspections safer and enhance overall operational excellence. - Published: 2024-04-19 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-enhance-manufacturing-excellence-with-mobile-operator-rounds - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker platform, digital checklist, digital operator rounds, inspections, mobile operator rounds, preventive maintenance Learn how digital and mobile operator rounds make manufacturing inspections safer and enhance overall operational excellence. Mobile and digital operator rounds significantly enhance manufacturing activities by providing real-time data collection, analysis, and decision-making capabilities. Applying mobile technology and digitizing operator rounds connects and empowers manufacturing workers and organizations with improved operational efficiency, equipment uptime, and drives continuous improvement initiatives, ultimately leading to greater operational excellence. Operator rounds in manufacturing refer to a systematic process where operators or technicians conduct routine inspections and checks on various equipment, machinery, and systems within a manufacturing facility. During operator rounds, operators inspect equipment, check for leaks, listen for unusual sounds, monitor gauges and indicators, and perform basic tests or measurements to ensure that equipment is operating as intended, identify potential problems or maintenance needs early on, and prevent unexpected downtime or failures that could disrupt production. Operator rounds are an essential part of a preventative maintenance strategy, helping to improve equipment reliability, extend asset lifespan, and optimize overall manufacturing operations. They also provide operators with the opportunity to become more familiar with the equipment they are responsible for and to detect and address any safety concerns. Read below to learn more about digital and mobile operator rounds, the benefits they offer versus traditional paper-based operator rounds, key aspects to include in an operator round checklist, and how AI-driven insights and connected frontline worker technology transforms the operator round process for enhanced results. Paper-based Operator Rounds vs. Digital Operator Rounds Key Aspects of an Operator Round Checklist Transforming Operator Rounds with AI-powered Connected Worker Technology Paper-based Operator Rounds vs. Mobile and... --- > Join Chris Kuntz for an interview Packaging Insights on how AI and the augmented connected workforce can help the packaging industry overcome the skilled labor crisis. - Published: 2024-04-07 - Modified: 2025-01-29 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-ai-and-the-augmented-connected-workforce-is-revolutionizing-the-packaging-industry - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, augmented connected workforce, connected worker, manufacturing, packaging industry, paper and packaging, workforce transformation Join Chris Kuntz for an interview Packaging Insights on how AI and connected worker technology can help the packaging industry overcome the skilled labor crisis. The packaging industry has been hit by the low availability of skilled workers, but for Chris Kuntz, VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir, AI systems offer the solution. In this interview with Joshua Poole from Packaging Insights, Chris explores how AI and the Augmented Connected Workforce could revolutionize the packaging industry and how Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution supports optimal efficiencies in manufacturing. He also discusses the importance of effective regulatory frameworks for AI. This transcript has been edited for clarity and length. View the original video interview on the Packaging Insights website here. ------ Joshua Poole: Hello, everyone. My name is Joshua Poole, and I am the editorial team leader at CNS Media, the publisher of Packaging Insights. I am very pleased to be joined today by Chris Kuntz, who is the Vice President of Strategy at Augmentir, and who is here to talk about the benefits of AI in relation to the packaging industry. So welcome to you, Chris. Chris Kuntz: Thank you very much, and thanks for having me, Joshua. Joshua Poole: So, Chris, AI systems are expected to really transform the wider society but in relation to the packaging industry, to what extent could they revolutionize operations there? Chris Kuntz: The reality is, to a huge extent. The impact centers around the manufacturing workforce - the people that are part of manufacturing. Historically, the application of AI, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, in manufacturing anyway, has focused on automating repetitive lower-level processes, that replace humans in... --- > Learn how manufacturers combat the manufacturing skilled labor shortage and close skills gaps with an Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF). - Published: 2024-04-03 - Modified: 2025-05-22 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-combat-the-manufacturing-skills-gap-with-an-augmented-connected-workforce-acwf - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, collaboration, connected worker platform, continuous improvement, continuous learning, labor shortage, learning and development, manufacturing, skills, skills gap, skills tracking, training, workforce development Learn how manufacturers combat the manufacturing skilled labor shortage and close skills gaps with an Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF). An Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF) offers manufacturing and other industrial organizations a powerful solution to combat the ever-worsening skilled labor shortage and skills gap. According to a report by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, an estimated 2. 1 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030 and the cost of those missing jobs could potentially total $1 trillion in 2030 alone. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), connected worker platforms, and other emerging solutions manufacturers can enhance the capabilities of their existing workforce and bridge skill gaps. Connected worker tools offer real-time monitoring of your frontline workforce, ensuring seamless operations. Moreover, connectivity enables remote collaboration, allowing experts to assist frontline workers from anywhere in the world. This interconnected ecosystem empowers workers with the tools they need to succeed and attracts new talent by showcasing a commitment to innovation and technology-driven growth. Through an ACWF, manufacturers can effectively combat the manufacturing skilled labor shortage and close the skills gap while driving productivity, innovation, and remaining competitive. Read more about ACWF in manufacturing below: Implementing an ACWF in Manufacturing Supporting Learning in the Flow of Work Future-proofing manufacturing Operations with an ACWF Implementing an ACWF in Manufacturing A critical element of transitioning from a traditional workforce to an Augmented Connected Workforce (ACWF) is implementing and adopting new technologies and processes. Here are a few steps that can help with the adoption of ACWF technologies and smooth transitions in industrial settings: Step 1: Assess Current Processes – Organizations must understand existing... --- > The evolution of AI in manufacturing has seen tremendous growth over the past few decades, now becoming more adaptive and collaborative, and being used to augment and directly support frontline workers. - Published: 2024-03-23 - Modified: 2025-01-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-evolution-of-ai-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, connected worker, evolution of ai in manufacturing, industrial transformation, manufacturing, workforce transformation The evolution of AI in manufacturing has seen tremendous growth over the past few decades, now becoming more adaptive and collaborative, and being used to augment and directly support frontline workers. The evolution of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in manufacturing has seen tremendous growth over the past few decades, with astounding leaps in technology and industry-wide transformations. Dating back to the 1960's, manufacturers started using AI in robotics and basic automation. This early usage focused on automating manual, highly repetitive human tasks such as assembly, parts handling, and sorting, allowing for higher levels of production and efficiency. Over time, this evolved with AI-enabled machine vision systems, which were used to automate visual inspections, allowing for better quality control and precision during production cycles. More recently, AI has been at the center of warehouse automation, as well as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), where physical machines and equipment are embedded with sensors and other technology for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data, which is used in predictive analytics for machine health monitoring. Manufacturers can now glean valuable insights from data collected over time about optimizing their operations for maximum efficiency without sacrificing quality. Despite the breath of applications that AI has in the industrial setting, there is a common thread across all of the above examples – AI has largely been used to automate highly repetitive or manual tasks, or perform functions designed to replace the human worker. However, these examples laid the groundwork for the adoption of AI in manufacturing and for the use of AI technologies that augment and directly support frontline workers today. Read below for more information on how the use of AI and... --- > Say hello to the newest addition to the Augmentir platform, Augie – the GenAI powered digital assistant for manufacturing. - Published: 2024-03-18 - Modified: 2024-11-23 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/say-hello-to-augie - Categories: Blog - Tags: augie, connected worker, genai assistant, generative ai, knowledge transfer, learning in the flow of work, llm, manufacturing, training, tribal knowledge, troubleshooting Say hello to the newest addition to the Augmentir platform, Augie – the GenAI powered digital assistant for manufacturing. Say hello to the future of work in manufacturing with the latest addition to Augmentir’s suite of connected worker tools, Augie™. Augie is a digital assistant for frontline operations that utilizes Generative AI and proprietary fit-for-purpose, pre-trained Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance operational efficiency, problem-solving, and decision-making for today's less experienced frontline industrial workers. It leverages enterprise-wide data, provides instant access to relevant information, closes skills gaps with personalized support, offers insights into standard work and skills inventory, and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. Augie is a result of our dedication to empowering frontline workers, leveraging AI to support manufacturing operations, and giving manufacturing workers better tools to do their jobs safely and more efficiently. Continue reading below to learn more about how Augie works and how it can benefit your frontline workforce and manufacturing operations: How our GenAI Powered Assistant Works How Augie Benefits Your Frontline Workforce Improve Operational Efficiency with Augie and Augmentir How our GenAI Powered Assistant Works Generative AI-powered smart manufacturing assistants are designed to provide secure, role-based, personalized assistance to frontline workers, engineers, and managers in various industries, including manufacturing. They work by leveraging artificial intelligence and integrations across different software systems, providing guidance and assistance in various tasks to enhance productivity and performance. This includes providing data insights, recommendations on actions to improve performance, and the ability to create analyses and dashboards with a natural language-based assistant. A majority of smart manufacturing assistants only draw their information from manufacturing execution systems (MES), without... --- > Gartner identifies Augmented Connected Workforce initiatives as a top manufacturing technology trend for 2024 - Published: 2024-02-05 - Modified: 2024-07-02 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/gartner-augmented-connected-workforce - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, connected worker, gartner, gartner hype cycle, manufacturing Gartner identifies Augmented Connected Workforce initiatives as a top manufacturing technology trend for 2024. According to Gartner, an Augmented Connected Workforce is the intentional management, deployment, and customization of technology services and applications to support the workforce’s experience, well-being and ability to develop their own skills. It is a revolutionary approach that leverages smart connected worker platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and other innovative solutions to augment and support frontline workers and create a seamlessly connected and dynamic work environment. Gartner predicts that through 2027, 50% of Fortune 500 manufacturers will create new positions through innovative engagement models enabled by Augmented Connected Worker strategies. In manufacturing, specifically, the driving factor behind the rapid increase in Augmented Connected Workforce adoption is the need to accelerate and scale talent. There is a significant gap in the skills of the workforce today and consumer demands are rapidly increasing. Even the World Economic Forum recognizes the benefits an Augmented Connected Workforce brings to the workplace, stating that it: enables workers to acquire new skills and knowledge creates a more accessible and inclusive working environment improves worker well-being and safety increases the efficiency and effectiveness of industrial operations supports human connection and collaboration and more... Given these benefits it is clear that enabling an Augmented Connected Workforce will be key for manufacturing success going forward. Augmentir Recognized in 5 Gartner Hype Cycles for its Connected Workforce Solution Augmentir empowers organizations to embrace an Augmented-Connected Workforce by providing a comprehensive platform that combines connected worker and AI technologies. Through Augmentir, companies can seamlessly connect frontline workers... --- > Learn why integrations are key to the success of connected worker platforms, what systems should be integrated, and the benefits of a fully integrated connected worker solution. - Published: 2024-01-15 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/why-integration-is-key-for-connected-worker-platform-success - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, enterprise integration, industrial transformation, integration, manufacturing Learn why integrations are key to the success of connected worker platforms, what systems should be integrated, and the benefits of a fully integrated connected worker solution. Unlocking the potential of connected worker platforms becomes a game-changer when integrated with enterprise systems, giving them a live, closed loop connection to frontline processes and operations. This creates a truly connected enterprise that links diverse systems with the frontline workforce, paving the way for heightened efficiency, productivity, and safety. However, a majority of connected worker platforms overlook the fact that connectivity doesn't end with simply linking workers to their platform. They fail to recognize the immense benefits that live connections to enterprise systems of record bring to frontline business processes and activities. Manufacturing success hinges on the seamless integration of connected worker platforms with legacy and enterprise systems to provide adequate support to frontline workers, giving them access to data and knowledge that can boost their efficiency and keep them safe. Read below for more information on connected worker platform integrations; what they entail, which enterprise systems are essential for integration, and how AI-powered technology improves impact on frontline manufacturing activities. Connected Worker Integrations: More than just an API Which Enterprise Systems Should You Integrate Improving Integration Success Through Augmentir Connected Worker Integrations: More than just an API In manufacturing, it is critical that connected worker platforms are integrated with various enterprise systems to streamline operations and ensure that workers have the data and information they need at their fingertips. As critical as this is, most connected worker vendors believe that providing an open API is sufficient, and even boast that they integrate to enterprise systems, when in fact... --- > Learn the differences between onboarding and training in manufacturing, their benefits, and how to improve them with continuous learning. - Published: 2023-11-10 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/onboarding-training-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, continuous learning, employee onboarding, learning and development, manufacturing, onboarding, training, workforce development, workforce transformation Learn the differences between onboarding and training in manufacturing, their benefits, and how to improve them with continuous learning. Onboarding and training are essential components of integrating new employees into a manufacturing environment. Research by Brandon Hall Group found that organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82% and productivity by over 70%. Additionally, research from NAM and The Manufacturing Institute has found that manufacturing organizations invest an average of 51. 4 hours per employee in training and are increasing overall investment in training by an average of 60% in response to the growing skilled labor crisis. Onboarding and training are two key components of a skilled workforce that, while similar, serve different purposes and cover distinct aspects of the employment process. Both processes are crucial, as onboarding ensures that employees understand the organization's broader context, and training ensures that they have the expertise to contribute to the manufacturing processes and meet quality and safety standards. A successful combination of effective onboarding and comprehensive training can lead to more engaged, skilled, and productive employees in the manufacturing industry. Unfortunately, according to Gallup, only 29% of new hires say they feel fully prepared and supported to excel in their role after their onboarding experience. Read below to learn more about the differences between onboarding and training in manufacturing, why they are both critical to manufacturing success, the benefits of improving them, and how continuous learning strategies coupled with connected worker solutions can improve both and deliver impressive results. Breakdown of Onboarding and Training Differences Why are training and onboarding important to manufacturing success What are the... --- > Learn the difference between skills development and training in manufacturing, how they are important, and how the management of them can be improved through continuous learning methodologies and emerging technology. - Published: 2023-10-31 - Modified: 2024-07-02 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-difference-between-skills-development-and-training-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous learning, learning and development, manufacturing, skills management, skills tracking, training, workforce development, workforce transformation Learn the difference between skills development and training in manufacturing, how they are important, and how the management of them can be improved through continuous learning methodologies and emerging technology. At first glance, training and skills development seem synonymous and are often used interchangeably, but they have different purposes and goals. However, despite these differences, both are equally important for every organization, especially in the case of the manufacturing industry. According to Training Magazine, 57% of manufacturing organizations reported training and workforce development budget increases to address the widening skills gap and the skilled labor shortage. At the most basic level, training is the process companies use to build the skills of new employees so they’re well-equipped to perform the role that they were hired for. While skills development, on the other hand, includes ongoing education, mentoring, and professional experiences that help employees grow into future roles and opportunities. Both are extremely valuable to overall organizational growth and success, however, it’s important to apply them at the right time and in the right way. Read more on both skills development and training in manufacturing, why they are important, and how they can be improved and enhanced through the proper application of learning technology: What is Skills Development in Manufacturing What is Training in Manufacturing How Can Technology Improve Manufacturing Skills Development and Training What is Skills Development in Manufacturing Skills development goes beyond training by aiming to enhance a broader set of competencies and capabilities. It focuses on building a more well-rounded and adaptable workforce encompassing not only the acquisition of specific skills, but also the improvement of problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, creativity, adaptability, and continuous learning. Skills development in... --- > Learn how to apply everboarding in manufacturing, and how it is replacing traditional onboarding and training methods. - Published: 2023-10-30 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-apply-everboarding-to-the-factory-floor - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, continuous learning, everboarding, factory floor, learning and development, manufacturing, training, workflow learning, workforce development, workforce transformation Learn how to apply everboarding in manufacturing, and how it is replacing traditional onboarding and training methods. According to Brandon Hall Group research, investment in employee training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge is the highest-rated initiative globally to improve the employee experience. One highly effective approach towards revolutionizing training and onboarding is a continuous learning method called everboarding. Everboarding is a modernized approach toward employee onboarding and training that recognizes learning as a continuous and ongoing process. Its foundational characteristic is the belief that learning doesn't stop after the initial onboarding period. Instead, everboarding emphasizes continuous skill development and employee knowledge enhancement throughout their careers. Applying everboarding in a manufacturing environment involves tailoring continuous learning and development approaches to the unique needs and challenges of factory floor operations. As industrial processes evolve, employees must be routinely educated on process improvements, new technologies, safety standards, and efficiency initiatives. Read on to learn more about how to apply everboarding to the factory floor and how fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning keeps frontline workers safe, efficient, and engaged: Steps for Implementing Everboarding in Manufacturing Operations 5 Useful Everboarding Technologies Improving Manufacturing Training with Everboarding Steps for Implementing Everboarding in Manufacturing Operations Everboarding in the context of the manufacturing industry refers to a forward-looking approach that ensures employees remain well-trained, adaptable, and aligned with industry standards throughout their tenure. This is essential in dynamic and fast-paced industrial environments like manufacturing. Here are some steps and strategies to begin implementing everboarding in your operations: Operationalize Learning: Develop and maintain a systematic approach to training and workforce... --- > Learn how continuous and workflow learning can help modernize employee training in the manufacturing industry. - Published: 2023-10-21 - Modified: 2025-05-28 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/modernizing-manufacturing-training-with-continuous-learning - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, continuous learning, employee engagement, learning and development, manufacturing, shop floor, training, workforce development, workforce transformation Learn how continuous and workflow learning can help modernize employee training in the manufacturing industry. Staying ahead of the curve in today’s manufacturing marketplace means that businesses need to innovate and adapt. To accomplish this, organizations must have a skilled workforce and ongoing training and workforce management processes to support continuous learning and development. Modernizing training cultivates employee skillsets by implementing continuous learning in the flow of work. Continuous learning is the process of attaining new skills on a constant basis. Workflow learning involves educating yourself on the job using resources and self-directed learning materials. Done together, this modern training approach can help streamline productivity. If you want to learn how to improve manufacturing training with continuous learning and workflow learning, explore this article that answers the following: What is continuous learning? How can continuous learning be used in manufacturing? What is workflow learning? How can workflow learning be used in manufacturing? How can technology improve manufacturing training? What is continuous learning? Continuous learning in manufacturing involves enabling workers to learn new skills regularly. It’s a great way to improve employee performance and innovation. According to Forbes, embracing a culture of continuous learning can help organizations adapt to market demands, foster innovation, as well as attract and retain top talent. Learning can come in different forms, from formal course training to hands-on experience. Employees are encouraged to be self-starters who want to evolve their skills on an on-going basis. A good example of a continuous learning model is everboarding; everboarding is a modern approach toward employee onboarding and training that shifts away from the traditional... --- > Partnership is a Key Step in ETQ’s Connected Worker Strategy and Expands the Business Impact of Holistic Quality Management Across the Enterprise - Published: 2023-10-17 - Modified: 2023-10-17 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/etq-and-augmentir-launch-the-industrys-first-connected-quality-solution - Categories: News Partnership is a Key Step in ETQ’s Connected Worker Strategy and Expands the Business Impact of Holistic Quality Management Across the Enterprise October 17, 2023 – ETQ, part of Hexagon, and Augmentir, the world’s leading connected worker solution provider, today launched the ETQ Reliance Connected Worker solution to make the connected frontline worker on the factory floor a key part of the quality management process. As an initial step in this strategy, ETQ has integrated its ETQ Reliance quality management system (QMS) Quality Events application with Augmentir’s connected worker platform. ETQ and Augmentir will now provide customers with a holistic connected worker quality solution for manufacturing environments. “ETQ is committed to creating a quality-driven manufacturing ecosystem by extending quality management to the factory floor and the connected worker,” said Vick Vaishnavi, CEO, ETQ. “Through our key partnership with Augmentir in the connected worker space, we’re providing data-driven actions and insights and empowering workforces – at scale – with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver the highest levels of safety, quality and productivity by making workers part of the quality business process value chain. ” Augmentir is a suite of AI-powered connected worker tools that help industrial companies deliver effective skills management, training and collaborative digital workflows, by digitizing and optimizing frontline work processes. Integrating ETQ Reliance with the Augmentir platform, provides a closed-loop quality management ecosystem that enables manufacturers to break down silos and automate valuable factory-floor data to mitigate the impact of poor quality, while driving continuous improvement. “The integration of ETQ Reliance with our connected worker platform truly extends the value of enterprise quality management to the frontlines,” said... --- > Learn how to write manufacturing SOPs and the benefits of having standard operating procedures in a manufacturing operation. - Published: 2023-10-14 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturing-sop - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, digital work instructions, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, sop, standard operating procedures Learn how to write manufacturing SOPs and the benefits of having standard operating procedures in a manufacturing operation. Standard operating procedures, or SOPs, will change the way you run your manufacturing operations. SOPs are imperative to a properly organized management structure. They are step-by-step guidelines workers must follow when carrying out tasks to standardize work and are designed to meet industry regulations. Essentially, they provide general info about assignments, including the tools, methods, or machinery needed to complete projects. SOPs indicate what the task is, who will perform it, how it should be completed, and when it should be completed. For example, manufacturers may write SOPs for employee training to reduce risk and injury. Leadership may also use procedures to assign goals and measure employee performance. Read on to find out more about the benefits of manufacturing SOPs and how to write them by exploring the following topics: Advantages of Implementing Standard Operating Procedures How to Write a Manufacturing SOP Why SOPs are Important in Manufacturing Improving SOPs with Digital Technology and Connected Worker Solutions Advantages of Implementing Standard Operating Procedures According to Forbes, a comprehensive SOP keeps workers on the same page and improves efficiency and accuracy. Without documented procedures, there is no way to set proper standardized processes and workers might try to complete jobs in non-standard methods, which leads to disruptions in the production processes and causes all sorts of quality issues in a manufacturing environment. Thankfully, SOPs work to prevent that from happening. Some of the advantages of using SOPs include: Meets regulatory compliance: Product inspectors constantly ask to review SOPs when conducting audits.... --- > AI is revolutionizing how humans work in manufacturing, empowering them with optimized processes, better data, and personalized instructions. - Published: 2023-09-21 - Modified: 2025-01-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/ai-revolutionizing-how-humans-work-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, autonomous maintenance, connected worker, digital transformation, manufacturing, workforce transformation AI is playing a key role in changing the manufacturing landscape, augmenting workers and empowering them with improved, optimized processes, better data, and personalized instruction. Deloitte recently published an article with the Wall Street Journal covering how AI is revolutionizing how humans work and its transformative impact. They emphasized that AI is not merely a resource or tool, but, that it serves almost as a co-worker, enhancing work processes and efficiency. This article discussed how the evolving form of intelligence augments human thinking and emphasized this as a catalyst for accelerated innovation. Manufacturing is uniquely situated to benefit from AI to improve operations and empower their frontline workforces. The skilled labor gap has reached critical levels, and the market is under tremendous stress to keep up with growing consumer demand while staying compliant with quality and safety standards. Manufacturing workers are crucial to the success of operations – maintenance, quality control and assurance, and more – manufacturers rely upon their workforce to ensure production proceeds smoothly and successfully. AI is playing a key role in changing the manufacturing landscape, augmenting workers and empowering them with improved, optimized processes, better data for informed decision-making, troubleshooting, personalized instructions and training, and improved quality assurance and control. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated 87% of manufacturing companies have accelerated their digitalization over the past year, the IDC states 40% of digital transformations will be supported by AI, and a recent study from LNS Research found that 52% of industrial transformation (IX) leaders are deploying connected worker applications to help their frontline workforces. Not only that, AI technology is expected to create nearly 12 million more jobs... --- > Learn how to digitize your operations and build a paperless factory in this paperless manufacturing guide from Augmentir. - Published: 2023-09-20 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/paperless-manufacturing-how-to-guide - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, connected worker, digital transformation, digital work instructions, industrial transformation, manufacturing, paperless factory, paperless manufacturing, shop floor, smart digitization Learn how to digitize your operations and build a paperless factory in this paperless manufacturing guide from Augmentir. Manually managing and tracking production in manufacturing has become a thing of the past. That’s because manufacturers are adopting a new digital approach: paperless manufacturing. Paperless manufacturing uses software to manage shop floor execution, digitize work instructions, execute workflows, automate record-keeping and scheduling, and communicate with shop floor employees. More recently, this approach also digitizes skills tracking and performance assessments for shop floor workers to help optimize workforce onboarding, training, and ongoing management. This technology is made up of cloud-based software, mobile and wearable technology, artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and advanced analytics. More recently, your journey to paperless manufacturing is being accelerated through the availability of generative AI assistants and supporting import tools that can streamline the conversion of existing content into interactive, mobile-ready content for your frontline teams. Paperless manufacturing software uses interactive screens, dashboards, data collection, sensors, and reporting filters to show real-time insights into your factory operations. If you want to learn more about paperless manufacturing processes, explore this guide to learn about the following: What is a paperless factory? What are the benefits of going paperless in manufacturing? How do you go paperless in manufacturing? Digitize your existing content with Gen AI and Connected Worker technology Augment your workers with AI and Connected Worker technology Setup IoT sensors for machine monitoring Connect your frontline to your enterprise What is a paperless factory? A paperless factory uses AI-powered software to manage production, keep track of records, and optimize jobs being executed on the shop floor. Paperless... --- > Learn about the best practices for optimal asset maintenance performance and how to track your assets to ensure that everything is in working condition. - Published: 2023-09-18 - Modified: 2023-09-21 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/asset-maintenance-best-practices - Categories: Blog - Tags: changeover, consumer goods, digital work instructions, food manufacturing, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, shop floor Learn about the best practices for optimal asset maintenance performance and how to track your assets to ensure that everything is in working condition. Asset maintenance refers to everything that goes into keeping your manufacturing assets in tip-top shape. With machinery, for example, asset maintenance means conducting frequent inspections and repairs. With office space, this term involves maintaining a clean, safe, and productive workplace. With products, it includes checking finished goods for any deficiencies or errors. In a nutshell, asset maintenance helps prolong the performance and lifespan of equipment, machinery, goods, and more. Performing this strategy ensures that your essential business resources continue functioning smoothly and properly. Learn the best practices for increasing asset maintenance performance: Best practices for optimal asset maintenance performance Advantages of asset maintenance Asset maintenance tools and how Augmentir can help Best practices for optimal asset maintenance performance Implementing key best practices can improve asset maintenance in manufacturing. We’ve put together five crucial strategies to ensure your manufacturing firm is performing at its best while minimizing costs: 1. Gather as much info as possible Gathering data on assets can help management make better informed production decisions. Asset tracking is a great technique to accomplish this. 2. Create a preventive maintenance schedule The data that’s been collected will make it easier to create a preventive maintenance schedule. To create one, start by organizing asset data and analyzing the info you’ve amassed (e. g. , how often each item must be checked and maintained). Lastly, prioritize your most important assets and allocate funds to maintain them. 3. Train workers Investing in your employees pays off. Procedural documentation and training will help ensure... --- > The benefits of digital work instructions go far beyond simply standardizing work. The real benefit is in personalized guidance and support for today's workers. - Published: 2023-09-14 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-real-benefits-of-digital-work-instructions-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous improvement, digital transformation, digital work instructions, industrial transformation, manufacturing, shop floor The benefits of digital work instructions go far beyond simply standardizing work. The real benefit is in personalized guidance and support for today's workers. Digital work instructions are step-by-step directions on the best way to complete any task, from basic maintenance to fixing equipment. These digitized instructions are electronic versions of work procedures that are kept in a centralized system so workers can easily access them to work on tasks or to make timely decisions on projects. While the benefits of digital work instructions are numerous, the real benefit in manufacturing comes when digital work instructions can be personalized to the unique needs and skills of each worker. So say goodbye to static documentation and hello to a new era of personalized digitization. If you’re interested in learning the real benefits of digital work instructions, read on about the following: How digital work instructions are transforming manufacturing processes The real benefits of digital work instructions FAQs about digital work instructions How digital work instructions are transforming manufacturing processes Traditional instructions on paper can slow down a manufacturing operation. They can be lengthy, become quickly outdated, and are often full of mistakes. With paper-based reporting, for example, workers may forget to note the condition of equipment or update a faulty procedure. Fortunately, digital instructions are an ideal solution. They offer visual demonstrations, how-to videos, and other resources for completing tasks. Most importantly, when digital work instructions are managed and delivered through a connected worker solution, they can be kept up-to-date to ensure compliance and product quality. According to Quality Magazine, not only do digital work instructions support overall enterprise productivity, but they also provide workers... --- > Leaders from Hitachi Energy, Graphic Packaging, Sargento, and Hunter Industries will help shape the future of industrial work. - Published: 2023-09-12 - Modified: 2023-10-27 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-launches-connected-worker-customer-advisory-board - Categories: News Leaders from the world’s most innovative manufacturing companies will help shape the future of industrial work. September 12, 2023 – Augmentir, provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, announced today the launch of its Customer Advisory Board (CAB), which will bring together visionary leaders from across several manufacturing disciplines. The strategic insight and feedback from customers on the Board will help to inform Augmentir’s product innovation roadmap, as well as the Company’s vision. Augmentir’s first-ever Customer Advisory Board will consist of leading manufacturers from a wide range of industries who understand the importance of today’s unique industrial workforce challenges and are committed to advancing its future. New Customer Advisory Board members include: Jeremy Bauer, Manager, Information Technology at Graphic Packaging International, LLC Yunior Murillo, Sr. Operations Training Supervisor at Hunter Industries Bruce Wisnefske, Director - Advanced Manufacturing Operations at Sargento Foods Inc. Augmentir is known for its one-of-a-kind, industry-leading connected worker technology, that harnesses the power of AI to digitize and optimize frontline work based on worker capability and task complexity. This technology adds precision to workforce development by helping manufacturers identify opportunities to improve training and optimize upskilling and reskilling programs. “We are thrilled to announce the formal launch of our Customer Advisory Board, a platform where our valued customers continue to play a pivotal role in influencing the future of the manufacturing industry,” said Augmentir CEO Russ Fadel. “At Augmentir, we believe that collaboration is the key to innovation, and we are excited to harness the collective wisdom and insights of our customers to continue developing AI-based solutions that tackle the workforce... --- > Learn how to reduce changeover time in manufacturing and the benefits of doing so to maximize production processes. - Published: 2023-09-03 - Modified: 2025-06-19 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-reduce-changeover-time-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: changeover, consumer goods, digital work instructions, food manufacturing, lean manufacturing, manufacturing, shop floor Learn how to reduce changeover time in manufacturing and the benefits of doing so to maximize production processes. Providing quality products consistently and on time is at the forefront of customer satisfaction. In today’s competitive market, manufacturers must execute production runs quickly and efficiently to meet customer demand. But equipment and workers can’t operate 24/7. Machines must be properly maintained, workstations require cleaning and employees need rest. This is where optimizing changeover time comes in. Changeover time is the period that it takes for workers to adjust machines or for assembly lines to start the next product run. A changeover usually includes swapping parts, sanitizing equipment, and preparing it for the next cycle. A good rule of thumb is to keep the changeover period down to less than 10 minutes. You can keep track of your organization’s changeover time by capturing how long it takes to produce each product. Keeping an eye on your changeover time can help you maximize production and improve processes. Learn more about how you can reduce changeover time in manufacturing by exploring the following topics: Three steps for reducing changeover time Step 1: Assess your present changeover method. Step 2: Implement Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) Step 3: Create standard changeover procedures Benefits of reducing changeover time How digitization can help reduce changeover time Three steps for reducing changeover time Minimizing changeover time is a key component of lean manufacturing, a production method aimed at minimizing waste while increasing worker productivity. Implementation of this process of quick changeover can help manufacturers maximize uptime and cut down on waste caused by downtime. Although there... --- > LNS reviewed dozens of vendors within the CFW ecosystem and ranked Augmentir as the leading CFW solution innovator. - Published: 2023-08-22 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/lns-research-names-augmentir-front-runner-in-their-connected-frontline-workforce-applications-solution-selection-matrix - Categories: News - Tags: awards Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution highlighted as Most Complete Product in new report from LNS Research. August 22, 2023 – Augmentir, provider of the world’s leading connected worker solution, announced today that it has been named a Front Runner within the 2023 LNS Research Connected Frontline Workforce Applications Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). Read the full report here. LNS Research, a leading research and advisory firm focused on empowering industrial organizations, evaluated 14 key vendors within the ever-important and rapidly evolving Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) environment. LNS Research’s data shows that 72% of industrial organizations are reporting that frontline workforce hiring, onboarding, and retention issues have negatively impacted operational performance. According to LNS Research, “Augmentir offers a CFW application suite with among the most comprehensive capabilities among the vendors included in this research. Its innovative incorporation of AI-based advanced analytics enables data-driven improvement of work processes, individual and team performance and learning, and overall operational performance. ” Augmentir was recognized by LNS Research as a market leader for its category-leading product innovation and comprehensive product capabilities. This announcement adds to a growing set of accolades highlighting Augmentir as the market-leading solution in the connected worker space, the company was recently named 2023 “Connected Worker Company of the Year” by Frost & Sullivan, as well as previously being named “Cool Vendor” for Manufacturing Operations by Gartner. LNS Research further states that: “Augmentir is well-positioned for future growth, with a trajectory that gives it the potential to be among a small set of likely market leaders in the CFW Applications space. This assessment is based on the strength of... --- > It’s vital that customers receive products that are free of defects. Learn 5 steps for improving production quality and how the right software can help. - Published: 2023-08-21 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-improve-production-quality-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, manufacturing data collection, production data, shop floor It’s vital that customers receive products that are free of defects. Learn 5 steps for improving production quality and how the right software can help. Unexpected product quality issues can be a hassle to manage, especially when staff is stuck with processing time-consuming complaints, replacements, and refunds. Even worse, the impact on your bottom line can be substantial. Manufacturers risk a significant cut to their profit margins when quality standards are not followed during the production process. To improve quality on the shop floor, plant managers need to pinpoint the root cause of quality issues. Explore this article to learn how to start boosting your industrial processes today: What is Production Quality 5 steps to improve production quality FAQs about improving production quality What is Production Quality Production quality, or manufacturing quality, measures how well a manufacturing process develops products to fit design specifications. Manufacturers must devise a plan for how they want specific items to appear and function before creating them. This can include things like colors, durability, range of motion, measurements, and more. How well a product is made will depend on meeting these conditions. After the design is planned, a number of factors can affect production quality, including: Equipment/machines Materials Batch size Human mistakes Environmental issues Pro Tip Frontline workers often witness quality issues on the factory floor. They are effectively a “human sensor” in the manufacturing process and can readily identify issues that need to be addressed. Today, recording data and resolving those quality issues is most often a manual and paper-based process. As such, there is minimal data collection, latency in resolving the issue, and little-to-no feedback to the frontline... --- > Learn how manufacturing data collection can boost your bottom line and how to improve your gathering data techniques. - Published: 2023-08-17 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturing-data-collection - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, manufacturing data collection, production data, shop floor Learn how manufacturing data collection can boost your bottom line and how to improve your gathering data techniques. As manufacturing operations continue to modernize and evolve it is clear that without big data they won’t be able to sustain themselves. More and more manufacturers are looking to the tremendous capabilities and insights that digitized information can provide. Shop floor data collection enables businesses to better measure, standardize, and optimize their production processes. It’s more important than ever before to have information that provides real-time insights for measurable progress. Accurate reporting is more sustainable if management deploys a work culture and production infrastructure that supports digitized manufacturing data collection with connected worker platforms and solutions. We discuss more about collecting data and how to improve it in the following sections: Examples of data collection in manufacturing What data to keep an eye on How to improve production data collection Benefits of digitizing shop floor data collection Examples of data collection in manufacturing Data collection has many uses in a variety of situations for a wide array of manufacturing roles, from operators and engineers to plant managers and even leadership. For example: Plant managers use production dashboards to better gauge where operators need support, such as when a piece of equipment isn’t working. Operators use machine interfaces that show the status of machine processes, part counts, and other measurable data to ensure they are meeting production targets. Quality managers use production line data to identify and proactively address quality issues. Engineers use collected data to check for any bottlenecks and adjust processes if necessary. Pro Tip Frontline workers often witness... --- > Learn how to improve quality control and assurance in the food industry with digital solutions from Augmentir. - Published: 2023-08-15 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-improve-quality-control-and-quality-assurance-in-the-food-industry - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected worker, digital work instructions, food industry, food manufacturing, manufacturing, quality, quality assurance, quality control Learn how to improve quality control and assurance in the food industry with digital solutions from Augmentir. Following quality control (QC) and quality assurance procedures in the food industry is imperative to ensure product quality and consumer satisfaction. Today’s consumers demand safe, reliable goods that meet all quality inspection protocols. The last thing you want is for a product to get recalled because of potential health concerns. According to Food Manufacturing, quality control is one of the most important aspects of the food and beverage industry. Manufacturers who perform routine inspections of products during each stage of the production process significantly increase their chances of delivering items that are free of health hazards and liabilities. But beyond avoiding these concerns, standardizing and digitizing quality procedures benefits the entire operation. Ultimately, preventing and catching quality issues can boost product quality, reduce waste, raise profits, increase brand reputation, and avoid media or food safety disasters. Learn more about QC and assurance in the food industry and how to improve it as we discuss: Types of quality control measures to take How to improve QC and assurance procedures in food production How Augmentir helps with quality control and assurance Types of quality control measures to take There are certain QC measures you can take to ensure that all goods meet quality standards, from regular machine inspections to worker training. They fall into two general categories: preventative and reactive. Preventative (proactive) quality control: Minimizing the number of deficiencies begins with implementing preventative QC solutions. When workers can catch mistakes before they even happen, they prevent product defects. Preventative QC measures should... --- > LNS Research reviewed dozens of Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) vendors, ranking Augmentir as the leading CFW solution innovator. - Published: 2023-08-10 - Modified: 2025-01-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/lns-research-connected-worker-ssm - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected frontline workforce, connected worker, digital transformation, industrial transformation, lns research, solution selection matrix LNS Research reviewed dozens of Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) vendors, ranking Augmentir as the leading CFW solution innovator. Efforts to enable the frontline industrial workforce through connected worker and other digital technologies have become increasingly common over the past several years, recently, LNS Research found that over half of industrial organizations globally have undertaken Connected Frontline Workforce (CFW) initiatives. CFW has become a strategic part of Industrial Transformation (IX) initiatives as manufacturers seek to solve critical labor shortages, skills gaps, and retention issues in frontline operations. CFW-enabling technologies hold the promise of helping companies meet their frontline workforce challenges while optimizing operational performance across safety, quality, and productivity dimensions. However, industrial business and technology leaders must navigate the uncertain waters of the relatively immature and highly fragmented CFW Applications market to capture the opportunity fully. From their extensive analysis, LNS Research has created the CFW Applications Solution Selection Matrix™ (SSM) - a comprehensive guide intended to help man­ufacturers better understand, evaluate, and even select from a shortlist of Connected Frontline Worker technology vendors. LNS Research reviewed dozens of vendors within the CFW ecosystem and categorized them based on various key criteria, including product capabilities, market potential, and company presence. Augmentir was named by LNS Research as a leading CFW solution innovator in their SSM. Augmentir positioned as a leading front runner and innovator According to LNS Research, Augmentir is well-positioned for future growth, with a trajectory that gives it the potential to be among a small set of likely market leaders in the Connected Frontline Worker (CFW) Applications space. This assessment is based partly on the strength of... --- > Learn about what an asset hierarchy is and how it can help with asset maintenance and equipment reliability. - Published: 2023-08-08 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/asset-hierarchy-maintenance - Categories: Blog - Tags: asset hierarchy, asset maintenance, autonomous maintenance, maintenance, manufacturing, smart digitization Learn about what an asset hierarchy is and how it can help with asset maintenance and equipment reliability. An asset hierarchy outlines all of a business’s top equipment, machines, and components visually to help the business plan, execute and track maintenance activities. Asset hierarchies are usually in the shape of a pyramid, similar to an organizational chart. And since every operation is different, it’s likely you won’t have the same hierarchy as your competitor. The benefits of an asset hierarchy include accurate maintenance planning, faster failure root cause analysis, and improved cost tracking. By implementing an asset hierarchy in conjunction with a frontline operations system, such as a connected worker solution, manufacturers can benefit by dramatically improved maintenance planning and execution. This article answers the following questions to help you learn more: What is an asset hierarchy? What is asset maintenance? How does an asset hierarchy improve asset maintenance? What is an asset hierarchy? An asset hierarchy is an index of your most critical equipment, machines, and parts to better understand how these assets work together and monitor their maintenance needs. For example, building and maintaining your manufacturing business’s hierarchy can help you track and identify root causes of failure in your equipment. This taxonomy is often represented as a pyramid, based on the ISO 14224 standard, which was developed for the collection and exchange of reliability and maintenance data for equipment. Initially developed for the Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas industry, this taxonomy for equipment and failure data can apply to any manufacturing environment, and has become the de-facto standard for every other industry. Asset hierarchies are... --- > Learn why implementing quality in manufacturing is crucial for product creation, risk management, and more. - Published: 2023-08-06 - Modified: 2024-10-22 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/why-quality-is-important-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, quality, quality assurance, quality data collection, quality in manufacturing, smart digitization Learn why implementing quality in manufacturing is crucial for product creation, risk management, and more. Quality in manufacturing depends on effective quality control (QC), a set of procedures used to measure and test products for compliance. The main function of QC is to ensure that all goods are free of defects, meet client expectations, and adhere to industry best practices. Products have the potential either to increase customer satisfaction or to create legal and financial complications if deficiencies are found. In the current era where consumers are increasingly conscious of product safety and quality, it is paramount that manufacturers are doing all they can to ensure products meet all quality standards. Quality goods can affect a business’s success and advance its credibility to the public. They can also lead to fewer production costs and increases in profit. With emerging digital technologies such as AI and connected worker solutions, manufacturers can improve quality control, decrease defects, and more. AI-powered connected worker platforms allow manufacturers to standardize quality control, resulting in fewer errors, reduced defects, and streamlined quality processes that are faster and more accurate. Explore the following content to get a better idea of why quality is crucial and ways to improve it: Defining quality on industrial frontlines Quality affects every facet of production How to improve quality in manufacturing Digitizing quality control with Augmentir Defining quality on industrial frontlines Quality in the manufacturing realm is all about following procedures to meet product and compliance specifications. Once the standard for quality is set, the rest is about meeting product expectations through standardized procedures. Quality in production... --- > Learn how skills tracking enhances work allocation and workforce utilization to improve productivity in manufacturing. - Published: 2023-07-24 - Modified: 2025-02-14 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/skills-tracking-work-allocation - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, reskilling, skills gap, skills management, skills tracking, skills tracking software, upskilling, work allocation, workforce development, workforce utilization Learn how skills tracking enhances work allocation and workforce utilization to improve productivity in manufacturing. Employee skills tracking is an excellent way to stay ahead of the curve in today’s ever-changing manufacturing landscape. Leaders can use this talent management strategy to close worker competency gaps, increase effective training, and hire qualified prospects. Putting an emphasis on employee skills can also help manufacturers prioritize work allocation and workforce utilization. But what exactly do these two terms mean and how do they relate to tracking skills in manufacturing? Work allocation is the process of assigning resources and roles to meet the objectives of a given task or production facility. Workforce utilization, meanwhile, refers to how a company or organization effectively utilizes its workforce to meet its operational goals and objectives. To keep up with competition, manufacturers should not only try to recruit the best possible hires, but also allocate work in an effective way to retain staff, satisfy customers, and boost profits. Ultimately, keeping track of skills is a beneficial way to organize a company’s resources to attain sustainable business goals. Implementing a connected worker solution and digitizing skills management processes through smart manufacturing technologies is an effective way for organizations to instantly visualize the skills gaps in teams as well as track workforce skills and quickly assess both team and individual readiness. Learn more about digital skills tracking and how it improves work allocation and workforce utilization below: Skills tracking defined Benefits of tracking skills to improve work allocation How tracking skills boosts workforce utilization Ways to track workforce skills Skills tracking defined Skills tracking helps... --- > Learn about autonomous and preventive maintenance, and how they can maximize machine efficiency and worker productivity on the shop floor. - Published: 2023-07-21 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/autonomous-vs-preventive-maintenance - Categories: Blog - Tags: autonomous maintenance, manufacturing, preventive maintenance, reduce downtime, reliability Learn about autonomous and preventive maintenance, and how they can maximize machine efficiency and worker productivity on the shop floor. Autonomous and preventive maintenance are two manufacturing strategies for maintaining machinery on the shop floor. The main difference between the two is that autonomous maintenance (AM) places greater responsibility for equipment upkeep on operators, while preventive maintenance (PM) is carried out by maintenance workers. Both autonomous and preventative maintenance strategies benefit from smart, connected worker technologies, although in different ways. AM, for example, focuses on training machine operators to be the point of reference for cleaning, inspecting, and making minor repairs on the spot. This approach aims to empower operators to take the initiative in monitoring their equipment and identifying issues early on. By introducing smart, connected worker technology, like Augmentir’s suite of connected worker tools and closed-loop autonomous maintenance solution, manufacturing leaders can give operators more control over inspections and help intelligently guide and support operators, resulting in minimized machine downtime. PM, on the other hand, consists of scheduling regular maintenance activities like part replacement, lubrication, and calibration. Workers tasked with PM ensure equipment remains in tip-top condition, which helps to prevent future breakdowns. The goals of this strategy are to avoid machine downtime and reduce the need for unplanned repairs. Smart, connected worker solutions improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of both autonomous and preventive maintenance and repair procedures by standardizing and optimizing maintenance procedures. You can learn more about autonomous and preventive maintenance by exploring the following sections: What’s autonomous maintenance and its advantages? What’s preventive maintenance and its benefits? How to implement AM How to implement... --- > Learn how to digitize quality assurance, its benefits, and how digital inspection procedures reduce errors in manufacturing. - Published: 2023-07-19 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/digitize-quality-assurance-procedures - Categories: Blog - Tags: digitize, manufacturing, quality, quality assurance, standardize Learn how to digitize quality assurance, its benefits, and how digital inspection procedures reduce errors in manufacturing. Quality assurance (QA) and inspection procedures work hand in hand to ensure customers receive quality products free of deficiencies. But what do the terms mean exactly? QA is a systematic process that manufacturers use to ensure that a product or service meets the requirements for distribution. QA inspections are a subset of that process, checking products before they go off the line. Inspections are a crucial part in troubleshooting and fixing product defects, making improvements, and maintaining compliance. These inspection procedures should be standardized and digitized to create a quality assurance system that ensures workers have access to the correct procedures and that tasks are performed in a standard manner to avoid errors on the production floor. This results in reduced defects, optimizes quality data collection, and decreases the need for rework. Explore the following topics to learn how to decrease mistakes on the shop floor when you digitize and standardize quality assurance procedures: Standardization and digitization explained How standardizing QA and inspection procedures reduces errors How digitizing quality assurance procedures minimizes mistakes Standardization and digitization explained Standardization and digitization work in tandem. Let’s break down the two concepts to get a better idea of how they work. Standardizing means developing a set of rules for how tasks should be completed. It boils down to this: When you standardize tasks, you’re giving your employees an established, time-tested process to use. When done right, standardization decreases ambiguity, enhances productivity, boosts quality, and increases worker morale. Digitization, on the other hand, involves... --- > A connected worker strategy is critical to the success of your connected enterprise and digital transformation initiatives. - Published: 2023-07-05 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/connected-enterprise - Categories: Blog - Tags: connected enterprise, connected worker, manufacturing A connected worker strategy is critical to the success of your connected enterprise and digital transformation initiatives. In today's always-changing industrial landscape, organizations are acutely aware that adopting innovative technologies and processes is not just a "nice-to-have" but a "must" to stay competitive. According to PwC, 75% of manufacturers believe that Connected Enterprise technologies will have a major impact on their business over the next five years. By 2025, the number of connected devices in industrial settings is expected to reach 21. 5 billion, making it clear that the adoption of connected technologies is a critical step for any organization that wants to succeed in the future. However, there is one aspect of a truly connected enterprise that many manufacturers overlook - their frontline workforce. Frontline workers play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and uptime of production operations, yet too often these workers are disconnected from the rest of the business. Connected frontline worker (CFW), refers to the use of technology to connect workers with the digital systems and processes in their organization, making it easier for them to collaborate, access information, and perform their jobs more efficiently. To fully realize the benefits of a connected workforce, it is essential to understand how they fit into the larger Connected Enterprise concept. Learn more about what a connected enterprise is and the role that connected worker solutions play in the following sections: What is a connected enterprise? How to create a connected enterprise Key benefits of connected worker solutions as part of your connected enterprise Implementing a connected enterprise with Augmentir What is a connected... --- > On this episode of Workforce 4.0, join Ann Wyatt as she talks directly with Augmentir's VP of Marketing, Chris Kuntz on the future of work in manufacturing. - Published: 2023-06-17 - Modified: 2023-06-17 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/podcasts/workforce-4-0 - Categories: Podcasts Online | On-demand On this episode of Workforce 4. 0, join Ann Wyatt as she talks directly with Augmentir's VP of Marketing, Chris Kuntz, on why the future of work will not only be connected but empowered. Learn more about how manufacturing is transforming from an industry of specialists to generalists, how connected worker technology is giving manufacturing operations quick (and big) wins, and what exactly we can do to preserve tribal knowledge. Workforce 4. 0 Will Be Greater Than "A Master of One" (Chris Kuntz, Augmentir) | RSS. com In this episode: Chris shares his thoughts on the relationship between empowering your workforce and how connected worker tools are creating a more collaborative environment for the future of work Ann and Chris discuss the importance of digitally capturing tribal knowledge and how connected worker tools are the future of work in an Industry 4. 0 centric workplace Chris explains how connected worker technology is giving manufacturing companies a competitive edge on training their incumbent workforce to better prepare them for advancing into higher skilled roles within their careers About the Workforce 4. 0 Podcast: Workforce 4. 0 is an industry centric podcast featuring Manufacturing Executives from all industries coming together to emphasize how companies are partnering with technology to give people more meaningful work. As a passion project created by Ann Wyatt, Workforce 4. 0 highlights crucial topics such as closing the talent gap, success stories of real people engaged with the latest manufacturing technology and how the manufacturing workforce can transition... --- > The evolution of connected worker software, how industrial transformation leaders are meeting modern challenges with a generation of tools. - Published: 2023-06-07 - Modified: 2024-06-04 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/darwin-in-manufacturing-the-evolution-of-connected-worker-software - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, connected worker platform, connected worker solution, continuous improvement, industrial transformation, manufacturing The evolution of connected worker software, how industrial transformation leaders are meeting modern challenges with a generation of tools. Beginning in mid-2022 and now increasing in 2023, there is a significant trend of companies moving away from earlier investments in connected worker software tools to Augmentir’s Connected Worker Platform. Early adopters and pioneers of V1. 0 connected worker tools and technology deserve respect for leading the charge into Industry 4. 0 and the concept of a connected workforce. However, we also admire those leaders who realized there are more transformations and improvements to make – such as value in the data from your connected workers and incorporating AI-driven solutions to make sense of that data. These innovative leaders dared to adapt, continue innovating, and replace the connected worker software systems that were not solving enough of the challenges faced by the modern workplace. By combining AI-powered software and smart connected worker solutions, manufacturers are able to get next-level results and improve frontline worker productivity, engagement, and safety. Following in the Footsteps of Industrial Transformation Leaders According to LNS Research (a leading analyst firm in defining the connected worker space), the business case for connected worker software continues to grow, and solutions that incorporate emerging technologies like AI are leading the way. In fact, LNS states that Industrial Transformation Leaders (IX Leaders) are two times more likely to use AI-enabled advanced analytics capabilities. These leading manufacturers are supporting their frontline operations with AI-based technology for training and skills development, real-time worker performance support, and providing dynamic and personalized content. Here at Augmentir, we have seen quite a few companies that... --- > Learn how to build a world class supply chain and deliver cost-effective products to customers in a timely manner from Augmentir. - Published: 2023-06-03 - Modified: 2024-12-20 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-build-a-world-class-supply-chain - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous improvement, manufacturing, world class manufacturing, world class supply chain Connected frontline operations platforms are helping manufacturers reduce downtime and provide a foundation for a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. Your supply chain turns raw materials into finished products that meet customer expectations. It takes a whole network of people, from suppliers and manufacturers to distributors and partners, working together to produce the best quality products on the market. But how is it possible to build a “world class” supply chain? According to Harvard Business Review, recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic have exposed supply chain vulnerabilities and prompted a reevaluation of global approaches to improve resilience. Fortunately, the idea of a supply chain being world-class goes hand in hand with world class manufacturing, and there is a set of guiding principles to follow. Following them will help you successfully operate and manage a manufacturing firm that can remain competitive in the global marketplace. In this article, you’ll learn the five steps for building a world class supply chain and how Augmentir can help you transform the process: 5 steps for making your supply chain world class Step 1: Define clear objectives Step 2: Gather necessary data Step 3: Choose a supply chain management system Step 4: Conduct supply chain network analysis Step 5: Refine and improve Elements of world class supply chain management and how Augmentir can help 5 steps for making your supply chain world class Making your supply chain world class is about meeting or even exceeding customer expectations and delivering top-notch performance every time. Step 1: Define clear objectives Start by identifying overarching goals that will create consumer satisfaction. To help define those goals, ask... --- > Frost & Sullivan has named Augmentir the 2023 Connected Worker Company of the Year in recognition of its business growth, customer impact, and unmatched product innovation. - Published: 2023-04-25 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-named-2023-connected-worker-company-of-the-year-by-frost-sullivan - Categories: News - Tags: awards Augmentir’s massive growth through customer satisfaction, enhanced value through partnerships, unmatched customer support, innovation focus, and brand loyalty drive Its strong leadership focus. April 25, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the connected worker solutions industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Augmentir with the 2023 Global Company of the Year Award. The company provides the only artificial intelligence (AI)-powered connected worker platform for the industrial sector. Augmentir has earned an impeccable reputation for delivering unparalleled value by optimizing digital workflows and enhancing quality, performance, and safety. With its exceptional blend of leadership, heritage, and innovation, the company is positioned as a preferred partner in the connected worker arena. Read the full report here. Augmentir's AI-powered connected worker platform enables customers to experience significant enhancements in performance, optimized processes, heightened safety, and increased compliance with regulatory requirements. The platform complements customers’ existing enterprise software solutions, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise systems to optimize end-to-end workflows for a truly connected frontline workforce. Unlike other connected worker platforms, Augmentir’s solution offers a hosted set of integration services to allow deep integration with existing business processes within Augmentir’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. Augmentir continually enhances its customer value, garnering widespread recognition, evidenced by its customer loyalty and accolades from research analysts. “Augmentir’s solutions are AI-powered at their core; this is a huge differentiation factor as all other competitors’ platforms lack this foundational capability," stated Michelle Funke, Best Practices Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan. "The company takes a four-pronged approach to connected work by targeting skills management, digital workflows, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to bring end-to-end results for industrial organizations and employees. ” Read... --- > Learn how to create first-time quality plans to improve product creation, delivery, and overall customer satisfaction. - Published: 2023-04-23 - Modified: 2023-12-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-create-a-first-time-quality-plan - Categories: Blog - Tags: continuous improvement, first time quality, manufacturing, quality, TQM Connected frontline operations platforms are helping manufacturers reduce downtime and provide a foundation for a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. First time quality plans, or first time right plans, are a manufacturing approach that ensures all processes on the production floor are performed properly the first time, every time. A FTQ plan is a document that outlines which standards, practices, and resources are needed to execute those procedures to create high-quality products. A quality plan is a must to guarantee zero-defect goods and prevent the need for any rework or scrapping of parts. If a manufacturer’s goods do not meet internal, industry, or consumer standards, then it’s more than likely that they won’t sell. Every product development project should have a quality plan in place. Read on to learn how to create a first time quality plan document: What to include in a first-time quality plan 3 steps for creating a FTQ plan First time quality with Augmentir What to include in a first time quality plan A FTQ plan, when executed correctly, can help you reach 100% FTQ, which means zero defective products. As a result, it boosts consumer trust in your product and your company’s credibility. It’s a good way to cover all bases to ensure nothing is left out, from product goals and objectives to testing requirements and distribution. A FTQ plan may contain the following: Goals and objectives, including item specifications, cycle time, materials, cost, etc. A list of procedures Worker expectations and responsibilities What industry standards should be applied A method for measuring quality Testing requirements Updates to procedures 3 steps for creating a FTQ... --- > Augmentir announces its latest funding round and continued organizational growth to help power the future manufacturing workforce with AI. - Published: 2023-04-18 - Modified: 2023-04-18 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-announces-new-round-of-funding-and-organizational-growth - Categories: News Augmentir announces its latest funding round and continued organizational growth to help power the future manufacturing workforce with AI. April 18, 2023 – Augmentir, provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, announced today that it has completed a new financing round and is expanding its team to support the company's accelerating growth. Augmentir is known for its one-of-a-kind, industry-leading connected worker technology, that harnesses the power of AI to digitize and optimize frontline work based on worker capability and task complexity. This technology adds precision to workforce development by helping manufacturers identify opportunities to improve training and optimize upskilling and reskilling programs. In February, Augmentir announced that it expanded its AI platform to incorporate Generative AI and other foundational technologies underpinning ChatGPT. This addition represents another step forward in the company’s AI-first journey, and unlocks even greater potential for manufacturers looking to improve support for their frontline workforce. The new financing round, led by Gardner Lewis Asset Management, includes participation from Lerer Hippeau, Pritzker Group Venture Capital, and the Company’s founding team. The investment will be used to expand Augmentir's global sales and marketing efforts while accelerating product development and innovation. "We're thrilled to be able to raise capital at a significant increase in Augmentir’s valuation, at a time when peers are struggling in the market,” said Russ Fadel, CEO of Augmentir. "Our exponential growth is a result of our commanding AI-based competitive advantage, and has given us a leadership position in the Connected Worker space. ” In addition to the funding news, Augmentir has also announced organizational growth, including two new additions to the Company’s leadership... --- > Integration between SAP PM and Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution delivers smarter plant maintenance and operational intelligence for manufacturing plants. - Published: 2023-04-06 - Modified: 2023-04-06 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-brings-ai-to-sap-plant-maintenance-with-its-connected-worker-solution - Categories: News Integration between SAP PM and Augmentir’s AI-powered connected worker solution delivers smarter plant maintenance and operational intelligence for manufacturing plants. April 6, 2023 – Augmentir, the provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, announced today the availability of its Smart Connected Worker Solution for SAP® Plant Maintenance (PM). This solution connects SAP PM with shop floor workers leveraging AI-based mobile tools to help digitize and optimize maintenance teams and uses Augmentir’s built-in Smart AI for advanced workforce analytics and optimization insights. For manufacturers using the SAP Plant Maintenance module, Augmentir’s solution extends the capabilities of SAP PM to the factory floor, creating a single, universal interface for frontline teams to optimize and personalize work orders, standard operating procedures, and maintenance requests. When used in conjunction with Augmentir’s Autonomous Maintenance/TPM module, companies have a complete picture of every asset’s maintenance and reliability history, helping reduce equipment downtime and improve the overall reliability of their assets. Many Fortune 500 manufacturing companies, including Colgate-Palmolive, already use Augmentir with SAP PM to deliver optimized maintenance programs. Gabriel Solomon, Digitization & Smart Technology Engineer at Colgate-Palmolive stated “Augmentir’s ease of use and seamless integration into Colgate’s global SAP instance helped us digitize our maintenance, changeover, and EHS LOTO procedures, as well as quality checklists via digital, guided workflows. As a result of using Augmentir, we’ve seen up to 30 minutes saved per shift, and as much as 120 minutes reduced between maintenance notification and maintenance order closure. ” Manufacturers will see the following benefits: Increased “wrench-time” by 16% due to more efficient execution of work orders and elimination of manual data entry Increased... --- > Leading manufacturers can operationalize training and bring it closer to the factory floor using AI and connected worker technology. - Published: 2023-04-03 - Modified: 2023-12-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/using-ai-to-operationalize-training-for-manufacturers - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, learning, manufacturing, operationalize training, pyramid of learning, training AI and connected worker technology is helping frontline managers combat employee burnout and improve engagement and retention. In today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, staying ahead of the curve is critical to success. To remain competitive, companies must continuously reskill and upskill their workforce. One way to achieve this is to operationalize training and bring it closer to the factory floor using artificial intelligence (AI) and connected worker technology. Operationalizing training means taking a more systematic approach to training and workforce development, rather than treating it as a one-time event. According to a report by McKinsey, companies that embrace AI-powered learning reduced training time by up to 50% and improved learning outcomes by up to 60%. AI-powered solutions make learning more accessible, engaging, and effective; and by integrating training and learning solutions into the everyday operations of the company, manufacturers can create a culture of continuous learning and improvement. In fact, here at Augmentir we've seen manufacturing companies use this approach to reduce new-hire onboarding and training time by up to 72%. Learning: When and Where it’s Needed AI has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and manufacturing is no exception. Many workers in the manufacturing industry work in shift-based environments, making it difficult for them to attend traditional classroom-based training sessions. With AI, organizations can incorporate more learning processes into the everyday workday of frontline workers - essentially operationalizing training and bridging the gap between knowing and doing. This "active learning" aligns with the Pyramid of Learning visual model that illustrates the different stages of learning and their relative effectiveness. Active learning involves the learner actively engaging with... --- > AI and connected worker technology are helping frontline managers combat employee burnout and improve engagement and retention. - Published: 2023-03-14 - Modified: 2025-05-27 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/the-human-side-of-ai-supporting-workers-to-reduce-employee-burnout - Categories: Blog - Tags: ai, chatgpt, employee burnout, employee engagement, job retention, manufacturing AI and connected worker technology is helping frontline managers combat employee burnout and improve engagement and retention. Industrial work comes with an immense amount of stress. Without providing the worker with the right level of support, this stress can lead to increased errors, poor work performance, and eventually, employee burnout. Recently, Gallup reported that 76% of employees experience some form of workplace burnout. This not only affects performance and productivity but much more, including engagement and employee retention. To offset employee burnout, managers should aim to: Reduce employee stress Remove roadblocks ensuring their workers have the proper tools to complete their tasks Ensure workers are a good match skill-wise for the work they are doing Give workers a say in how the work is completed Empower workers to believe that the work they are doing is valued and important In a 2022 Gallup poll, 79% of employees responded as not being engaged at work, this same poll found that most employees don’t find their work meaningful and do not feel hopeful about their careers. When supporting workers and battling workplace burnout, there is no “one size fits all” answer, and many organizations are realizing that taking the same approach for “desk workers” does not account for the many and uniquely different needs demanded by frontline or “deskless” workers. Managers must keep in mind these needs when combating and detecting burnout and boosting employee engagement in manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based technology combined with a worker-centric approach can help tremendously in this respect, accounting for the human element in industrial operations while still taking advantage of... --- > New AI capabilities represent another step forward in the company’s AI-first journey, delivering innovations for the manufacturing industry. - Published: 2023-02-28 - Modified: 2023-03-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-expands-its-ai-based-connected-worker-platform-with-chatgpt-foundational-technologies - Categories: News New AI capabilities represent another step forward in the company’s AI-first journey, delivering innovations for the manufacturing industry. February 28, 2023 – Augmentir, the provider of the world’s only AI-based connected worker solution, announced today that it is expanding its AI platform to incorporate the foundational technologies underpinning ChatGPT. These new capabilities will improve the company's existing True Productivity™ and True Proficiency™ offerings while accelerating the introduction of its True Engagement™ offering. These three unique, patented capabilities enable industrial companies to thrive in this era of workforce disruption while safeguarding customer data and maintaining privacy. Augmentir's platform has become the leading connected worker solution in the industrial sector, offering a wide range of out-of-the-box capabilities, connectors to business systems, and broad extensibility that enable manufacturers to digitize all their frontline operations, reducing onboarding time, and increasing workforce productivity. The platform's AI-based tools, which include machine learning algorithms and natural language processing, help workers to access the right information at the right time and enable managers to optimize their workforce's performance. "We're excited to be adding the foundational technologies of ChatGPT into our platform," said Russ Fadel, CEO of Augmentir. “This will build on our experience of delivering AI-driven insights to industrial companies since 2019. We are uniquely positioned to bring these technologies to the market quickly, and in a manner that places our customers’ privacy and IP as a top priority. Adding the ability to communicate with the platform using natural language will make it even easier for our customers to access the information they need and engage with their colleagues. When combined with our existing AI-based features,... --- > Recently, our own Dave Landreth met with Chris Lind from Learning Tech Talks to discuss digitizing frontline workforces with connected tech. - Published: 2023-02-22 - Modified: 2023-12-18 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/learning-tech-talks-connected-worker-solutions - Categories: Blog, Podcasts - Tags: collaboration, learning tech talks, learning technology, manufacturing, skills tracking software Recently, Augmentir's Dave Landreth sat down with Christopher Lind from Learning Tech Talks, and discussed the evolution of learning technology and the role that connected worker solutions play. Recently, Augmentir's Dave Landreth sat down with Christopher Lind from Learning Tech Talks, and discussed connected worker solutions, and how leading manufacturing organizations are digitizing their workforce and transforming their frontline operations. The Evolving Landscape of Learning Technology Learning Tech Talks explore the evolving landscape of learning and training technology through unbiased conversations with experts and technology providers from around the world. In this episode, Dave and Chris discuss the role that connected worker solutions play in learning for frontline workers. The discussion covers what connected worker solutions are, their value to manufacturing organizations, and walks through the process of using this technology to digitize a workforce from "hire to retire", as well as investigates some of the insights and opportunities that are available in a smarter connected collaboration. About Augmentir Augmentir is the world’s only Smart Connected Worker Suite. Augmentir is being used by manufacturing and service companies to empower their frontline workers to perform at their best and deliver improvements in safety, quality, and productivity consistently, year-over-year. Refining manufacturing methods can be difficult without the right technology. Augmentir’s AI-based connected worker solution makes streamlining and optimizing your production and quality procedures easier than ever before. Augmentir offers customized AI-powered connected worker solutions that transform how you write and create manufacturing standard operating procedures, track and manage your frontline’s skillsets, and deliver in-line training and support at the point of work, closing skills gaps at the moment of need. Request a live demo today to learn more about why... --- > Connected frontline operations platforms are reducing downtime in manufacturing and creating a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. - Published: 2023-01-29 - Modified: 2024-11-23 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-reduce-downtime-and-increase-productivity-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: autonomous maintenance, continuous improvement, downtime, downtime in manufacturing, lean manufacturing, manufacturing Connected frontline operations platforms are helping manufacturers reduce downtime and provide a foundation for a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. Downtime in manufacturing refers to a period of time when a production line or machine is not in operation due to maintenance, repairs, or other issues. This can result in a loss of productivity, increased costs, and missed production targets, and it is estimated that in the US alone it costs manufacturers around $1 trillion dollars per year. Not surprisingly, the biggest factors that contribute to unplanned downtime are human error and improper maintenance. To minimize downtime, manufacturers are turning to digital technology to transform their frontline operations and provide a foundation for a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. Reducing downtime with a Connected Frontline Operations Platform Manufacturers often implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) as part of a more comprehensive preventive maintenance approach. TPM is a strategy commonly used in manufacturing and production operations to improve the effectiveness and reliability of equipment, which in turn can increase productivity and reduce downtime. Total productive maintenance strives to reduce workplace losses by placing the responsibility of basic maintenance upkeep on the primary equipment user: the machine operator. This preventive practice consists of "8 pillars" to help improve equipment reliability and elevate worker productivity: At the front of this framework is Autonomous Maintenance. Autonomous maintenance is a technique used in TPM that involves giving operators and other frontline employees the responsibility and authority to take care of their own equipment and work areas (e. g cleaning, safety checks, etc. ). This can improve employee engagement by giving them a sense of ownership over their... --- > Learn how centerlining improves efficiency in manufacturing and prevents costly mistakes in production. - Published: 2022-12-20 - Modified: 2025-01-29 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-centerlining-improves-efficiency-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: autonomous maintenance, centerlining, continuous improvement, efficiency, manufacturing, process improvement, spc, tpm Connected frontline operations platforms are helping manufacturers reduce downtime and provide a foundation for a holistic preventive maintenance strategy. Centerlining in manufacturing is a methodology that uses standardized process settings to assure that all shop floor operations are carried out consistently. For example, in manufacturing, it pinpoints which machine settings are needed to execute a given process and ensures operators implement those settings to avoid any defects on the shop floor. This works to decrease product and procedure discrepancies by improving machine efficiency. The type of machine configurations that can be centerlined to create quality goods that meet customer expectations range from temperature, speed, and pressure settings to the proper alignment of guard rails. When applied to a procedure, centerlining can substantially increase the number of sellable items, secure uniform product quality, and decrease production costs. In a nutshell, employing a successful centerlining process can help optimize plant operations and reduce mistakes in product creation. Learn more about how centerlining can improve everyday operations, and how to centerline a manufacturing process to yield the best output, in the following sections: Centerlining methodology How manufacturing efficiency can be improved by centerlining How to centerline a manufacturing process Centerlining methodology Centerlining works by using specific machine settings per product (pressure, speed, temperature, etc. ) to ensure processes are carried out the same way during each assembly line run. Using the right centerline settings also has a side benefit: it lets operators identify problems as they happen. If workers know which process variables are triggering production delays, they can better control them to boost product quality output. This can be achieved by... --- > Learn how to track employee skills in manufacturing and discover modern approaches to effective skills tracking. - Published: 2022-12-06 - Modified: 2023-12-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-track-employee-skills-in-the-manufacturing-industry - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, reskilling, skills tracking, skills tracking software, upskilling Learn how to track employee skills in manufacturing and discover modern approaches to effective skills tracking. In today's manufacturing environment, it is daunting and time-consuming to keep track of employee skill levels across the many different job tasks. With the constantly accelerating rate of turnover in the workforce, Excel or paper-based skills tracking in manufacturing has become obsolete. Leading manufacturers are now turning to smart digital technology to streamline skills tracking and connect it with frontline operations, giving them a competitive edge and boosting workplace safety productivity. Skills tracking software can be a great help to identify workers’ current skills and find any gaps. In a nutshell, such a tool helps automate, organize and simplify the process of evaluating employees’ skills and better understanding your workforce. Learn more about how skills tracking is changing and the importance of integrating skills management into the flow of work by exploring the following topics: Five approaches to effective skills tracking in manufacturing Benefits of tracking skills in manufacturing Features to look for in skills tracking software Five approaches to effective skills tracking in manufacturing According to a recent survey by McKinsey & Company, companies reported that tracking and validating skills and competencies was their top talent challenge. Effective skills tracking can improve safety, productivity, and worker performance by helping match the right people with the right tasks. For any organization, there are multiple methods and tools that can be used to track the skills of your workforce: 1. Direct assessment This approach focuses on one employee directly assessing another. This may be done as a form of peer review... --- > Augmentir selected as the 2022 Connected Worker vendor of choice for its customer-focused strategies, practice implementation, revolutionary technology, and exceptional operational strategies. - Published: 2022-11-29 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-wins-frost-sullivan-best-practice-award - Categories: News - Tags: awards Continued innovation differentiates Augmentir and delivers customer value across the entire operation, including safety, quality, operations, maintenance, and field service. November 29, 2022 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the connected worker solutions industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Augmentir with the 2022 Global Customer Value Leadership Award. The company provides an artificial intelligence (AI)-based connected worker solution for the industrial sector. Augmentir’s leadership brings a legacy of innovation excellence to the company, as its founders have designed and launched some of the best, most groundbreaking, and highly recognized industrial platforms, software, and systems in the market. Augmentir’s combined leadership, legacy, and innovation makes it the partner of choice in the connected worker space. Read the full report here. Augmentir’s solution goes beyond its extensive expertise and best-in-class capabilities by establishing customer value as a strategic imperative. Its value proposition delivers rapid return on investment in two to three months, demonstrating high cost-efficiency while scaling up to match customer growth. Its seamless and frictionless approach and focus on fostering close relationships position it as a preferred vendor in the connected worker space, resulting in ongoing trust with customers. The company works closely with customers during the pre- and post-purchase journey, offering support and guidance to achieve rapid training and increased productivity, creating a positive impact on continuous improvement and bottom line. For the workforce, Augmentir’s solution utilizes a suite of productivity tools and AI-based workforce intelligence to enable work in ways that are specifically engaging, rewarding, safer, and easier. Samantha Fisher, a Best Practices research analyst at Frost & Sullivan, noted, “Augmentir outfitted its solution with digital tools designed... --- > We're excited to announce that Augmentir was selected to join Hexagon's Sixth Sense open innovation program. - Published: 2022-11-03 - Modified: 2024-11-23 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/augmentir-selected-by-hexagon-to-join-the-sixth-sense-open-innovation-program - Categories: Blog, News - Tags: hexagon, innovation, manufacturing, sixth sense, sustainability, workforce transformation Advanced manufacturing start-ups from around the world competed for a spot on Hexagon's Sixth Sense open innovation platform, with 8 now getting the chance to win the top two coveted positions. After a series of pitches and presentations to the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence panel of judges, we're excited to announce that Augmentir was selected to join the second cohort for Hexagon's Sixth Sense program. Sixth Sense is an open innovation platform where scaling smart manufacturing start-ups can connect with world-class companies to solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges. Powered by Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence it is an opportunity to share valuable resources, data, and ideas to accelerate progress and solve real world problems by creating transformative solutions that enable an autonomous future that benefits everyone. Augmentir will be part of a program aimed at advancing manufacturing using visualization and digital reality, and intelligence and automation. This current cohort’s theme builds on Hexagon’s commitment to accelerate innovation and drive the global shift to a new sustainable way of operating. Sixth Sense will see a focus on the following areas of emerging technology: digital twin innovations, metaverse factory design, predictive and prescriptive intelligence, and autonomous and sustainable manufacturing operations. Augmentir was selected due to our ability to shape the next generation of manufacturing solutions that will not only boost performance but benefit people and the planet. Augmentir's Smart Connected Worker solution reduces the time needed to onboard new workers and guides workers of all skill levels. The software helps workers to do their job safely and correctly, mitigating the impact of workforce disruption. By inviting the next generation of innovators to the table, Hexagon is sharing its resources and making connections that accelerate progress... --- > Learn how to standardize quality assurance procedures in manufacturing to improve overall quality and reduce errors. - Published: 2022-10-20 - Modified: 2023-12-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-standardize-quality-assurance-procedures-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, quality, quality assurance, quality management software Learn how to standardize quality assurance procedures in manufacturing to improve overall quality and reduce errors. It takes implementing just one wrong procedure for a product to end up defective and nowhere near ready for customer delivery. That’s why it’s important to standardize quality assurance (QA) procedures to ensure conformity on the shop floor and prevent product malfunctions. But what is quality assurance? According to TechTarget, it is a process used to determine whether a product or service meets necessary requirements, in manufacturing specifically these are required standards for distribution. In a nutshell, QA procedures ensure customers receive quality products that are free of defects. Learn how to standardize quality assurance procedures in manufacturing by exploring the following content: What are quality assurance procedures? How to standardize quality assurance procedures Benefits of implementing QA procedures in manufacturing What are quality assurance procedures? QA procedures are a systematic process of establishing and maintaining set requirements for manufacturing reliable products and services. These procedures should be standardized by setting up a quality assurance system for workers to access. There, they can see how to complete certain tasks to avoid errors on the production floor. Quality assurance methods can be categorized into three types, which we explain in the table below. How to standardize quality assurance procedures Quality assurance procedures help manufacturers develop products and services that meet customers’ needs and expectations. If implemented successfully, QA can catch any defects before they arise and substantially increase product quality. It’s also vital to implement a quality assurance system to improve efficiency. Developing a unified system makes it easier to incrementally... --- > Learn how to find the best skills tracking software to manage workforce capabilities and take your operations to the next level. - Published: 2022-10-12 - Modified: 2023-12-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/how-to-find-the-best-skills-management-and-tracking-software - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, skills management, skills tracking software, training Smart Skills Management software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work to build a more resilient and agile workforce. Skills management and tracking software helps manufacturers identify and track employee expertise. You can map skills from a centralized library to individual workers, analyze the performance of your teams, and fill any skill gaps that exist. These smart insights can help businesses improve their talent management strategy, including training and development programs and recruiting opportunities. If you’re interested in learning how to find the best skills tracking software, explore this article as we cover: Benefits of skill management and tracking software What to look for in tracking software FAQs about skills tracking and management tools Why Augmentir Benefits of skills tracking and management software Skills management involves identifying workers’ expertise and experience to determine whether they’re a right fit for a role, which areas need improvement, and how to best facilitate learning opportunities. A reliable skills tracking and management software solution lets you keep track of what your employees can and can’t do, and integrates that information with the actual work being done. Here are a few reasons why you should invest in a tracking tool: Enhanced training and development programs: Improve employee engagement by making sure courses and training opportunities are relevant to the jobs they perform. Management software makes it easier to assign employee courses that are appropriate and timely, and then track each individual’s training progress. A more productive workforce: Employees who have access to training resources can further develop their skills to better perform assigned job duties and maximize output. This will empower workers to strive... --- > Smart Skills Management software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between , skills and work to build a resilient and agile workforce. - Published: 2022-09-28 - Modified: 2023-12-13 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/like-peanut-butter-and-jelly-skills-management-and-digital-work-instructions-are-better-when-served-together - Categories: Blog - Tags: digital work instructions, manufacturing, quality, skills management, smart digitization, training, workforce transformation Smart Skills Management software is helping manufacturers bridge the gap between training, skills, and work to build a more resilient and agile workforce. Where are you on your journey with adopting new and emerging technologies? Many manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon for some of the latest tools that provide digital guidance to workers. Maybe you decided to implement digital work instructions to help workers safely and efficiently perform tasks. Or maybe you’ve bought skills management software to help you catalog and organize the skills and capabilities of different workers. But are either of these enough on their own to achieve all your production goals? Possibly, but unlikely. Digital work instructions on their own deliver standard work guidelines but fail to consider the unique skills of each worker. Standalone skills management programs may offer a highlight reel of the skills and certifications of your workers but neglect to capture performance in real-time to provide accurate skills evaluations. Nor do they offer personalized training content needed to ensure workers perform their absolute best. Can we agree then these two features should go hand-in-hand? One cannot exist without the other: Blending skills into the flow of work In the past, standalone skills management systems were sufficient because: Turnover was infrequent so line supervisors knew everyone on their team and their current skills and endorsements, making it easy for the supervisor to assign work safely and optimally Investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling were performed either in a one size fits all approach or through a purely subjective or anecdotal approach Today, however, a different situation exists. Line supervisors are dealing with team members that they... --- > Augmentir is recognized as a Cool Vendor by Gartner for innovation in digitization and operational excellence in manufacturing operations. - Published: 2022-09-13 - Modified: 2024-11-01 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/news/augmentir-named-a-2022-gartner-cool-vendor-in-manufacturing-operations - Categories: News - Tags: awards New report by Gartner recognizes innovative companies in manufacturing operations solutions. Horsham, PA September 13, 2022 – Augmentir, the provider of the world’s only smart connected worker suite, today announced that it has been named a "Cool Vendor" in the August 2022 Cool Vendors™ in Manufacturing Operations report by Gartner, Inc. Augmentir is known for its unique AI-based connected worker technology. The company’s solution is used to digitize and optimize frontline work based on worker capability and task complexity and add precision to workforce development by helping manufacturers identify opportunities to improve training and optimize upskilling and reskilling programs. Gartner’s Cool Vendor research is “designed to highlight interesting, new and innovative vendors, products, and services. ” This year's Cool Vendors in Manufacturing Operations report showcases solutions for manufacturing operations leaders seeking to improve digitization, supply chain visibility, and operational excellence. “We are honored to be included as a Cool Vendor in Gartner’s Cool Vendors in Manufacturing Operations report this year,” said Russ Fadel, CEO and Co-Founder of Augmentir. “At a time when labor shortages and workforce disruptions are at an all-time high, more and more companies are turning to smart digitization to help optimize the productivity of their frontline teams. Our suite of AI-based, smart connected worker tools helps manufacturers digitally transform skills, work execution, and collaboration for their teams. We believe this recognition by Gartner reinforces our position as a market-leader in smart digital solutions for industrial frontline work. ” Augmentir’s suite of AI-powered connected worker tools helps industrial companies deliver effective skills management, training, digital workflow, and collaboration for... --- > Onshoring in manufacturing is good news for workers and the economy, but organizations must be strategic when optimizing production capacity. - Published: 2022-09-01 - Modified: 2023-12-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/manufacturers-are-reshoring-and-onshoring-at-a-rapid-pace-heres-how-to-get-ready-for-this-growing-trend - Categories: Blog - Tags: labor shortage, manufacturing, onshoring, reshoring, skills, smart digitization, training, workforce transformation Augmentir’s take on the trending Workforce Institute’s staggering survey numbers. Do you remember when offshoring–the outsourcing of production internationally–was once considered the “gold standard” for manufacturers because of reduced costs? Funny how things change. We can partly thank the global pandemic for this. Reshoring, also referred to as 'onshoring', in manufacturing is now the way to go–the apparent panacea to supply chain disruptions and a healthier economy. This should have manufacturers cheering and dancing in the streets, right? Not so fast. We’ve also got a massive labor shortage to deal with. But don’t fret. There are solutions to be found, and they happen to exist in software tools already being embraced by organizations on their journey to digital transformation. The perks and pressures of onshoring in manufacturing If your organization isn’t already thinking about onshoring its operations, maybe you should be. Onshoring in manufacturing means greater resiliency, agility, and sustainability by shortening the distances between process and delivery. Less travel means reduced emissions and adherence to ESG standards. Reshoring addresses issues associated with shipping costs, lead times, and new regulations. Working in familiar markets can help identify supply and demand trends more accurately. National employment rates are likely to increase when hiring residents and working with other domestic business partners. But labor shortages and the variability of today's workforce have not made reshoring an easy shift. So while there is tremendous opportunity to bring production home, the lack of affordable and skilled labor is having a tremendous impact on our domestic production capacity. Here’s how you make onshoring work for... --- > Learn the five steps to reskill and upskill manufacturing workers. Find out the benefits such as improving productivity and retention. - Published: 2022-08-19 - Modified: 2023-12-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/five-steps-to-upskill-and-reskill-manufacturing-workers - Categories: Blog - Tags: employee engagement, manufacturing, reskilling, skills, training, upskilling Learn the five steps to upskill and reskill manufacturing employees. Find out the benefits such as improving productivity and retention. While the terms 'upskill' and 'reskill' in reference to manufacturing workers are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. Upskilling refers to cultivating a worker’s skillset to help them excel in their current role. Meanwhile, reskilling involves teaching an employee new skills in order to transition to a new role. For example, a programmer can be reskilled to become a systems analyst. Or workers can be upskilled to manage technology as more jobs become automated. Half of all workers will need to be upskilled by 2025 as more jobs become digitized, according to the World Economic Forum. Workers will take on more critical thinking and problem-solving roles, leaving technical tasks to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Furthermore, the growing skilled labor gap in manufacturing has created a workforce shortage, and upskilling and training are becoming necessary to ensure production capacity is met. Explore the following topics below to learn more about upskilling and reskilling in manufacturing, including a step by step guides to reskilling and upskilling manufacturing workers. What does upskill mean? What is reskilling? How to upskill manufacturing workers How to reskill manufacturing workers Benefits of upskilling and reskilling manufacturing employees What does upskill mean? Upskilling involves evaluating an employee’s existing skills and helping them to advance in their current role. It helps facilitate continuous learning by providing training opportunities to develop employee skills. It can involve refining either soft skills or technical skills to fill workplace gaps. For instance, emotional intelligence is a soft skill that can... --- > Augmentir’s take on the trending Workforce Institute’s staggering survey numbers and the skilled labor shortage in manufacturing. - Published: 2022-08-11 - Modified: 2023-12-14 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/stop-panicking-about-the-labor-shortage-in-manufacturing - Categories: Blog - Tags: labor shortage, manufacturing, skills, training, workforce institute, workforce transformation Augmentir’s take on the trending Workforce Institute’s staggering survey numbers. Everyone is talking about it. The skilled labor shortage. It’s not a temporary problem. It’s here to stay. So instead of panicking and trying to use the same old strategies to identify, recruit and retain the increasingly rare skilled and experienced worker, let us present a different way of looking at the labor challenge. Spoiler alert: we see opportunity! But first, let’s unpack some recent survey findings about the labor market. According to a survey by the Workforce Institute, a whopping 87 percent of manufacturers are feeling the ramifications of the shortage of skilled labor, including staff misalignment along the production lines, burnout, and supply chain disruption. Finding workers with the right skills, education and certifications can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack–hopeless and painful. The shrinking talent pool is forcing companies to rehire former employees who previously quit with limited skills or individuals with no manufacturing experience; it probably feels like the only viable option for production survival. Where do you start with this new variable workforce? Standardized training programs? Excel spreadsheets for tracking and monitoring? These methods pose a concern for all workers on your production lines, regardless of their experience or skill set. Who needs what training? Who is responsible for tracking productivity and capturing relevant data? How confident are you in endorsing skills and assigning production teams with limited or imprecise information? The old way would have led to panic. Today, there’s a better, smarter way. Today’s variable workforce in the manufacturing world... --- > The AI Manufacturing Conference is the leading AI Event for Manufacturing professionals around the world held in Dallas, TX. - Published: 2022-08-09 - Modified: 2022-08-09 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/events/ai-manufacturing-conference - Categories: Events August 24-25, 2022 | Dallas, TX AI Manufacturing is focused on providing in-depth discussions and solutions for manufacturing professionals who are transforming their operational systems. The 5th annual event will bring together heads of manufacturing, digital transformation leaders, IT Directors and others tasked with evaluating new technologies and accelerating their digital transformation. The event will cut through the hype to provide a comprehensive program and plans for action, assisting manufacturers to decrease downtime, improve profitability and stay competitive. Hear from and network with manufacturing experts on their own AI journeys; from lessons learned to ROI. Augmentir at AI Manufacturing Augmentir’s VP of Strategic Operations, Chris Kuntz, will be speaking about “Using AI To Unlock the True Potential of Today’s Workforce” at this year’s AI Manufacturing event! Today’s manufacturing landscape is a dynamic mix of workforce challenges (including those brought on by Covid and the Great Resignation) and innovative solutions –many of which are powered by AI technology. This session will begin with a look at some dynamics in the manufacturing landscape and then focus on ways that technology (such as AI and connected worker solutions that recognize the variability in today’s workforce) are empowering workers by giving them tools and resources that will set them up for success. In this session you will learn: Two keys to a highly effective, cross-functioning workforce, and why the least connected set of workers is often the most critical Top trends and key challenges in today’s workforce including the impact of rapid turnover and the importance of data-driven decisions How... --- > Join Augmentir at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, September 12 - 17, 2022. - Published: 2022-08-09 - Modified: 2022-08-09 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/events/imts - Categories: Events September 12 - 17, 2022 | McCormick Place, Chicago IL IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. IMTS 2022. IMTS, which will run September 12-17, 2022, is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. Industry professionals from around the globe will visit IMTS to discover the latest innovations in digital and traditional manufacturing, experience more than 15,000 new machining technologies, and find processes that will help solve their manufacturing challenges and improve efficiency. Augmentir at IMTS Chris, VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir will be speaking on Tuesday and Wednesday at this year's IMTS: Tuesday 2:00pm - Using AI To Unlock the True Potential of Today’s Workforce Today’s manufacturing landscape is a dynamic mix of workforce challenges (including those brought on by Covid and the Great Resignation) and innovative solutions –many of which are powered by AI technology. This session will begin with a look at some dynamics in the manufacturing landscape and then focus on ways that technology (such as AI and connected worker solutions that recognize the variability in today’s workforce) are empowering workers by giving them tools and resources that will set them up for success. In this session, you will learn: Two keys to a highly effective, cross-functioning workforce, and why the least connected set of workers is often the most critical Top trends and key challenges in today’s workforce including the... --- > Join Augmentir at the Smart Manufacturing for Automotive conference in Detroit, September 13, 2022. - Published: 2022-08-08 - Modified: 2022-08-18 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/events/smart-manufacturing-automotive - Categories: Events September 13, 2022 | Detroit, MI Join Augmentir at the Smart Manufacturing for Automotive summit in Detroit on September 13, 2022 and learn new approaches to leveraging Industry 4. 0 technologies to achieve mass customization, whilst continuing to increase capacity, reduce costs, and maintain safety. Although implementing smart technologies will produce the desired ROI, understanding how to achieve value at scale while avoiding disruption to production and supply is complex, and requires a deep understanding of the technology, data, and manufacturing operations. Through a series of presentations and interactive discussions, the Smart Manufacturing for Automotive conference will cover the following topics: Leveraging smart technologies for mass vehicle customization Adopting industry 4. 0 to meet organizational sustainability goals Engaging and training the future manufacturing workforce Build the business case for new technology adoption Utilize data to accelerate digital transformation within your connected plant Augmentir at Smart Manufacturing for Automotive Join us for a discussion on the future manufacturing workforce - The Future Manufacturing Workforce: It’s Time to Rethink How We Train, Guide, and Support Our Workers Applying best practices for leveraging real-time workforce intelligence to provide insights into workforce training, guidance, and support needs Understanding how leading automotive manufacturers are using digital tools to enable their workforce to operate autonomously for tasks like routine maintenance and quality checks Discover how AI-based, data-driven performance support can intelligently close skills gaps at the moment of need, and improve safety, quality, and productivity --- > Learn about what a skills matrix is, how these can be used and alternatives to help track employee skills. - Published: 2022-08-08 - Modified: 2023-10-12 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/blog/skills-matrix - Categories: Blog - Tags: manufacturing, skills, skills management, skills matrix, smart digitization, training Learn about what a skills matrix is, how these can be used and alternatives to help track employee skills. A skills matrix is a grid that maps employees’ skills and qualifications. Companies use this information to manage, plan, and monitor current and desired skills for a position, team, department, or project. Having a place to store each employee’s skills and experience level can help managers decide how to divvy up tasks. It’s also a great way to gauge areas of improvement. A skills matrix is usually managed using a spreadsheet, but there are alternatives to skill matrices. For example, cloud-based skills management software can help identify and track employee competence and correlate it with actual job performance. The software can also help managers filter employee databases by skills to assemble teams or assign work based on specific qualifications. To help you learn more about the skills matrix and its alternative, this article explores the following topics: What is a skills matrix? What are the benefits of using a matrix to track employee skills? How do I create a skills matrix? How can skills matrices be used in the manufacturing industry? What are the alternatives to using a spreadsheet for your skills and competency matrix? What is a skills matrix? A skills matrix is a tool used by employers to track workers’ skills and expertise. Typically maintained in spreadsheet format, it usually includes skills that workers already possess, ones that are needed but underdeveloped, and those that are required to complete a project or perform a job function. Each employee is given a rating on their proficiency in each skill... --- > Join the Augmentir team at the Leap HR Manufacturing event in Denver, September 27-29, 2022. - Published: 2022-08-08 - Modified: 2023-03-07 - URL: https://www.augmentir.com/events/leap-hr-manufacturing - Categories: Events September 27-29, 2022 | Denver, Colorado LEAP HR: Manufacturing is your unique opportunity to uncover the brand-new HR thinking. This is your only opportunity to find out who’s doing what, and how they’re getting it done in a highly regulated, unionized, and industrialized sector. Step inside 20+ case studies of scalable, applicable, and immediately implementable HR strategies that are enabling manufacturers of all sizes and types to navigate the new challenges posed by an intensifying talent shortage. Leave with the inspiration and toolkit you need to transform HR impact in your own manufacturing organization’s product and bottom-line performance. Augmentir at Leap HR Manufacturing The team at Augmentir is looking forward to this year’s event in Denver! Stop by the Augmentir booth to discuss the biggest trends and challenges of the manufacturing workforce today and how Augmentir’s smart connected worker solution is being used to shape today’s new workforce and address these challenges. Augmentir enables companies to digitize all of the processes that impact frontline workers from the “hire to retire” providing smart insights that reduce time to productivity, enable targeted reskilling and upskilling, and provide individualized guidance and support at the point of work so that you get the most skilled and efficient workforce. What to Expect Participate & connect with a community of the most innovative manufacturing HR leaders for two days of future-focused, strategic dialogue like no other: 20+ Case Studies from Small, Medium & Large Organizations in the Construction Industry 100+ In-Person HR Attendees Looking to Connect & Network with Manufacturing Thought-Leaders Across... --- ---