Left: Embarking on the 4.0 journey doesn’t have to disrupt current processes; Equipment connected with sensors can identify areas to minimise waste
only as a way of improving what
we are already doing, but if you
harness the power of data you
can reimagine your business.
There’s an opportunity to be
excited about the use of artificial
intelligence, machine learning
and visualisation to really set
your business in a different
way. The sooner we see it as an
overall business tool, rather than
a productivity tool, that’s when
we are ready to start to see the
benefits.”
And with these tools, there
is the opportunity for world
leading innovation and creativity
– something Bluett says she is
excited about.
“We work with some amazing
people and frontier companies.
You hear a lot of negative news
in general, it’s just human nature
what people respond to, but there
is the opportunity to share some
of the really positive progress
that’s happening. I don’t think we
give ourselves enough credit for
the things we are doing.”
Key themes
to consider
Sustainability:
Industry 4.0 opens up
opportunities to manage and
reduce waste, especially in the
food technology industry. With
the use of smart technology,
producers can see exactly where
in the process waste is occurring,
which allows real-time decision
making, resulting in products with
a higher value. With the use of
sensors, real-time info and data,
non-invasive inspections can be
made with accuracy.
Aoraki Food Cluster has engaged
Collaboration
within the
industry
can mean
optimisation of
processes
8 MARCH 2020