Disposition 4.0 – There is still a long way to go

Automation is increasingly advancing with the Industry 4.0 trend and countless electronics are making our lives easier. With these undoubtedly amazing achievements, it is surprising that automation in administrative areas has not progressed any further. Every day, armies of planners, purchasers and production controllers struggle to place orders and juggle them through the company. But can tasks that qualified people are already struggling with actually be automated? Can we also introduce ghost shifts in the administration?
Answer: Yes, but …!

Find out more in the online edition of Electronics Sourcing or in issue 3 / 2019!

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Dr. Bernd Reineke