Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Industrial Engineering - Toyota Style Industrial Engineering

Taiichi Ohno and Shigeo Shingo are connected to production system improvement in Toyota. Both wrote books on Toyota Production System. It is important to remember the title of Ohno's book. Beyond Large Scale Production.


Ohno used the term, '"Toyota Style Industrial Engineering."


Toyota developed a version of industrial engineering which proved useful to them. They acknowledged the usefulness of industrial engineering and applied it rationally to their production system.

They monitor developments in engineering and industrial engineering and adopt them if appropriate. Toyota is presently updating its technologies, facilities, and processes to implement Industry 4.0 technology set.


Taiichi Ohno on Industrial Engineering - Toyota Style Industrial Engineering

https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2013/11/taiichi-ohno-on-industrial-engineering.html


Industrial Engineering - Foundation of Toyota Production System

https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2014/02/industrial-engineering-foundation-of.html


Japanese Contribution to Industrial Engineering and Production Improvement.

Yoichi Ueno - Japanese Leader in Efficiency - Productivity Movement.

https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2016/06/yoichi-ueno-japanese-leader-in.html


June - Toyota Month of Industrial Engineering and Productivity Improvement & Management

https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2023/03/june-toyota-month-of-industrial.html











Monday, February 12, 2024

National Productivity Day and Week (February 12 to 18) - India 12 February - 2023 Theme



NPC foundation day.



2024

INDIA PRODUCTIVITY DAY GREETINGS.THEME FOR 2024 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Productivity Engine for Economic Growth


2023

National Productivity Week, 12-18 February 2023


Theme:

 “Productivity, Green Growth and Sustainability: Celebrating India’s G-20 Presidency”

Background Note Excerpts

We need to achieve green growth in GDP and resource use.

Green growth is possible only through sustainable practices, resource efficiency and renewable energy sources.

The green growth is guided by 
(i) reduction in primary resource consumption to ‘sustainable’ levels, in keeping with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and staying within the planetary boundaries, 
(ii) creation of higher value with less material through resource efficient and circular approaches
(iii) waste minimization
(iv) material security, and creation of employment opportunities and business models beneficial to the cause of environment protection and restoration.

For achieving green growth, enhancement of productivity at all levels in industry, service 
and agriculture sectors is essential. The productivity measurement should include growth in 
contribution of natural capital and to what extent economic growth has been achieved at 
the expense of environment quality.


2022

2022 National Productivity Day and Week Theme: Productivity for Strengthening Self Reliance. 

An Opportunity for Productivity Professional in All Sectors of Economic Activity to Contribute with Enthusiasm.

An Opportunity for Industrial Engineers of India to Promote Productivity in Engineering Sector and Industries. Improve mining, material processing, data processing, inspection, transport, storage, operation, maintenance and recycling. Improve production planning and control to eliminate delays and waiting times of materials, equipment and people.


300+ Lessons plus Many Case Studies


Theme: Self Reliance through Productivity



PM gives a call for self-reliant India; lays down five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat

Bold reforms across sectors will drive the country's push towards self-reliance: PM

It is time to become vocal for our local products and make them global: PM
12 MAY 2020  by PIB Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation today. Recalling those who have died battling the pandemic, Prime Minister said that the crisis that has emerged due to COVID-19 is unprecedented, but in this battle, we not only need to protect ourselves but also have to keep moving forward. 

Self-reliant India

Talking about the pre and post COVID worlds, Prime Minister observed that in order to fulfill the dream of making the 21st century India’s, the way forward is through ensuring that the country becomes self-reliant. Talking about turning a crisis into an opportunity, he gave the example of PPE kits N-95 masks, whose production in India has gone up from almost being negligible to 2 lakh each, on a daily basis.

Prime Minister remarked that the definition of self-reliance has undergone a change in the globalized world and clarified that when the country talks about self-reliance, it is different from being self-centered. He said that India’s culture considers the world as one family, and progress in India is part of, and also contributes to, progress in the whole world.  He noted that the world trusts that India has a lot to contribute towards the development of the entire humanity.

Five pillars of a self-reliant India

Recalling the devastation in Kutch after the earthquake, Prime Minister said that through determination and resolve, the area was back on its feet. A similar determination is needed to make the country self-reliant.

He said that a self-reliant India will stand on five pillars viz. 

Economy, which brings in quantum jump and not incremental change; 

Infrastructure, which should become the identity of India; 

System, based on 21st century technology driven arrangements; 

Vibrant Demography, which is our source of energy for a self-reliant India; and 

Demand, whereby the strength of our demand and supply chain should be utilized to full capacity. He underlined the importance of strengthening all stakeholders in the supply chain to increase, as well as fulfill, the demand.



Atmanirbhar Bharat which translates to 'self-reliant India', is a phrase used and popularized by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the Government of India in relation to the economic vision and economic development in the country. The broader concept is to make India a larger and more involved part of the world economy, pursuing policies that are efficient, competitive and resilient, that encourage equity, and being self-sustaining and self-generating.

The english phrase has been used by Modi since 2014 in relation to national security, poverty and digital India. The  hindi  term  'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' ('Self-Reliant India Mission') was used during the announcement of India's COVID–19 pandemic related economic package in 2020. Since then phrase has been used across ministries such as the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Defence in relation to press releases, statements and policies. The phrase has also been used by the government in relation to India's new National Education Policy and the 2021 Union Budget of India.

https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/anbp/

https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/building-atmanirbhar-bharat-overcoming-covid-19
Webinar from Hitech Mechanical
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Watch from 8.15 minutes


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uxAO5SbGdU
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2021


National Productivity Day | 12th Feb 2021

Productivity Through Digital Transformation



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Productivity Improvement Through Smart Machines.


2014
Theme: LEAN MANAGEMENT FOR PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT
Brief note on the theme: http://www.npcindia.gov.in/productivity_week_theme_2014.pdf
Lean Management - Some Explanations
Detailed List of Articles Lean Enterprise    Lean Systems in Various Business and Industry Functional Areas

Tata Steel

Tata celebrated Productivity Week with inauguration on 12 February.
On 14th Feb 2014, they had a seminar chaired by Prof. K.V.S.S. Narayana Rao, Professor, NITIE, Mumbai as Chairman. Prof D.P. Sinha, Prof Chandreshwar Khan and Mr. Ramen Pandey, Working President, INTUC, West Bengal were the panel members.



BHEL
Hyderabad, February 12:
Participating as the Chief Guest at the inaugural session of Productivity Week celebrations at BHEL, Ramachandrapuaram, Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd MD NVS Reddy addressed the BHEL engineers and employees on the topic of “Lean Management for Productivity Enhancement’’.
http://www.siasat.com/english/news/metro-rail-chief-addresses-bhel-engineers
http://www.railnews.co.in/hyderabad-metro-design-of-cantilever-stations-a-fine-example-of-lean-construction/

HAL
KANPUR: VK Joshi general manager Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Transport aircraft division inaugurated the Productivity Week, from February 12 to 18, 2014, here on Wednesday.
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-02-13/kanpur/47303883_1_productivity-week-increasing-productivity-development

IFFCO
JAGATSINGHPUR Feb 21. National Productivity Week had celebrated in IFFCO, Paradeep Unit premises from 12-18 February, the week long programme was inaugurated by unit head and senior general manager MR S K Gandhi.
http://www.odishaviews.com/productivity-week-celebrated-in-iffco-paradeep/




The newly launched wheel loader LG797 by SDLG is powered by an SDLG Tier III electronically controlled engine and transmission, and provides ultimate productivity and performance.
http://www.equipmentindia.com/News.aspx?id=Maximising-Productivity-India-Sector&nId=bU1hRTfHyzSIcE2knu9FjQ==


Use of synthetic bearing lubricant helps increase oil drain interval by more than 2.5 times, thereby resulting in savings of more than $27677/kiln in Rajashree Cement.
http://www.indiancementreview.com/News.aspx?nId=Uw4LuUuEKZojtSQAnaFc5A==&NewsType=Enhancing-productivity-India-Sector

India's Casting productivity grows 12.7% during 2001- 11 period
India’s productivity per plant, calculated as total tonnage divided by number of plants, grew to 2,221 metric tons per plant (mtpp) in 2011 from 671 in 2001. Among top 10 casting producers in world, India’s productivity growth was fastest during the period under consideration.
During the same period, India’s casting production grew to 9.9 million tons from 3.15 million tons. India is still ranked eighth in productivity amongst top 10 producers of casting in the world.
http://www.commodityonline.com/news/indias-casting-productivity-grows-12-7-during-2001-11-period-55259-3-55260.html


A 10-Step Program for India’s Economy
By Jim O’Neill  Jun 24, 2013
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-23/a-10-step-program-for-india-s-economy.html



2013
http://www.npcindia.gov.in/theme_paper_2013.pdf


Updated 21.1.2023, 12.2.2022, 4.2.2022

Friday, February 9, 2024

William Biles - Bill Biles, Professor of IE, Retired at University of Louisville


As an Industrial Engineer, and IE manager are you following value addition and value allocation?

Taylor rubric: "an increase in productivity was allocated (1) one-third to the worker in the form of increased wages, (2) one-third to the owners in the form of stock dividends and capital investment, and (3) one-third to consumers in the form of lower prices for the products the company produced."


Interesting. What’s in a Name? The Trials and Tribulations of IIE! 

Bill Biles, Professor of IE, Retired at University of Louisville

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-name-trials-tribulations-iie-william-e-biles-phd-bill-biles/

#industrialengineering. #productivity. #costreduction



https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-biles-7096b16/recent-activity/all/



https://www.researchgate.net/profile/William-Biles

91 publications


The Engineering Science of Industrial Engineering: A Viewpoint of the Industrial Engineering Curriculum


WILLIAM E. BILES

IIE Transactions 

Volume 23, 1991 - Issue 3

Pages 208-214 | Published online: 30 May 2007

Cite this article https://doi.org/10.1080/07408179108963855

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07408179108963855








Facility Requirement - Why do you require facility?

 IE 421/621–Facility Location and Layout–Fall 2022 




Question 1:Under what conditions would a firm not need a facility in order to function? 


A firm would need a Facility if it needs a physical existence to do its business whether it is a product business or a service business. The main difference is that a product business sells physical, tangible objects, whereas a service business provides value through intangible skills, expertise, and time. By this definition, all product businesses need a physical facility. The physical facilities consist of all the buildings, grounds, equipment, and infrastructure required to create/manufacture a product. Product quality and profitability are directly affected by the condition of the physical surroundings, equipment, and work areas regardless of the size or scale of the manufacturing operations. On the other hand, not all service businesses need a physical facility. A firm that can provide its service and its employees can collaborate through phone, Internet, or any other way that does not require the physical existence of the people (customers, employees) or goods does not need a facility. Examples: Low-scale service companies that work on customer’s sitesfall under this category, and Logistics companies do not.


https://www.coursehero.com/file/183482260/28072985pdf/


https://louisville.uloop.com/course-notes/41456-IE/3778136-IE-621-FACILITIES-PLANNING


Thursday, February 8, 2024

Industrial Engineering in Samsung Electronics

https://www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/S-Z/Yun-Jong-yong-1944.html

Industrial Engineering played an important role. Read the above article. More will follow.
Book on Samsung
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WHx5-E4f-q8C
   


https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WHx5-E4f-q8C&pg=PT27&lpg=PT27


SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR IS HIRING A
Senior Industrial Engineer R61315
Austin, United States
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 26 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community. 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
 

With more than 3,300 employees, 2.45 million square feet of floor space, and more than 600+ acres in land holdings, Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2021 generated $6.3 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures. Plus, that same year, its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a $17 billion investment to boost semiconductor production capacity at a new site in Taylor, Texas. This is in addition to the $18 billion invested in Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Austin, Texas campus, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizen.  Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.  Our employees work at various locations throughout Central Texas including the main plant on East Parmer Lane in northeast Austin, a satellite office near Pflugerville and the construction site in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Summary/Overview:

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a talented and motivated individual for the Production Operations Team. We are looking for an engineer to tackle complex problems that span across multiple systems and organizations. They will own products and be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs between business and technical constraints to ensure on time delivery to the customer. They engineer will serve as the primary resource to monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing metrics for their assigned products.

Specific Job Duties:

As a Production Ops Engineer, you will use knowledge of proprietary Samsung scheduling and reporting systems as well as Manufacturing knowledge to improve factory bottlenecks through detailed analysis and use project management skills to drive on time projects. 
As a Production Ops Engineer, you will work closely with manufacturing operations, systems technology and engineering personnel from Unit Parts to find inefficiencies, create and drive improvement projects, and support daily operations.  
Professionalism, good judgement, negotiation skills, team leadership, ability to influence, analytical talent, teamwork and communication are essential to success.
 This position is right for you if you are passionate about solving complex manufacturing problems, and have a desire to consistently learn.
Perform line analysis and supply chain forecasting to be able to pinpoint bottleneck areas and take actions to help improve line movement and line balance.
Perform bottleneck investigations utilizing existing productions plans, tool performance metrics, and existing capacity projects and create summaries of problem areas.
Coordinate daily factory needs with Global Operations Center and take actions to meet daily customer shipment requirements.
Negotiate product shipment requirements with Global Operations Center.
Coordinate with systems technology and engineering groups to make output improvements using available scheduling systems as well as analyze data to show the benefit of any action taken.
Work with engineering teams to improve daily operations and optimize tool performance.
Collaborate with manufacturing shift operations and follow-up on issues to resolution.
Identify areas of improvement within manufacturing and systems.
Participate in resolution of urgent production issues as they occur.
Support process change control board (engineering changes) through analysis and approval.
Effectively communicate up, down and across the organization to align manufacturing, production planning, and engineering regarding product performance and supply forecasts.
Analyzes factory capacity limiters to identify capital investment issues or equipment qualification needs.
Product Ownership.


Shift: 1st shift, Mon- Fri, 8am- 5pm.

Skills and Qualifications:

B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other related Engineering or Applied Mathematics Major will be considered.
5-year minimum experience with demonstrated success in inventory analysis, production control, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma, or project management.
Semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred.
PMP or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
Knowledge of Line Metrics – OEE, Rundown, Equipment Efficiency, UPEH, APT, TAT, Queueing Theory.
Experience with Fab automation and reporting systems.
Demonstrated experience with applied lean manufacturing principles.
Experience in manufacturing sciences (Theory of Constraints, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, and Flow Optimization).
Quick leaner with the ability to handle multiple task simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to assess situations and set priorities.
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Strong critical thinking skills; recognize third and fourth order effects of a catalyst event.
Experience with SQL, Spotfire or other analytics tools a plus.
Experience with collaborative & project tracking software (JIRA, Confluence) a plus.
Skilled in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Able to work independently and within a team.
Project management experience a plus.
Strong sense of time organization and urgency.
1-5 years’ experience with Automated Manufacturing or Semiconductor FAB a plus.


https://startup.jobs/senior-industrial-engineer-r61315-samsung-austin-semiconductor-3875041

SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR IS HIRING AN
Industrial Engineer R72698
Austin, United States
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 26 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community. 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
 

With more than 3,300 employees, 2.45 million square feet of floor space, and more than 600+ acres in land holdings, Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2021 generated $6.3 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures. Plus, that same year, its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a $17 billion investment to boost semiconductor production capacity at a new site in Taylor, Texas. This is in addition to the $18 billion invested in Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Austin, Texas campus, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. 

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizen.  Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.  Our employees work at various locations throughout Central Texas including the main plant on East Parmer Lane in northeast Austin, a satellite office near Pflugerville and the construction site in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Summary/Overview:

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a talented and motivated individual for the Production Operations Team. We are looking for an engineer to tackle complex problems that span across multiple systems and organizations. They will own products and be expected to make appropriate tradeoffs between business and technical constraints to ensure on time delivery to the customer. They engineer will serve as the primary resource to monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing metrics for their assigned products.

Specific Job Duties:

• Perform monitoring for FOUP and photo resistant inventory and usage analysis. Work closely with engineer team, AMHS team, and finance team to solve the issues for inventory discrepancy.
• Perform root cause analysis for issues and provide corrective and preventive solutions.
• Control the life cycle for FOUPs, from purchase planning, budget allocation, inventory optimization, SN control to termination End of Life.
• Effectively communicate across the organization to align manufacturing shift, production planning, and engineering teams.
• Lead cross functional teams (Systems development Engineering, Photo engineer, MFG shift and Shipping logistics) to improve the operational process to meet production requirements.
• Conduct data analysis to provide forecast to all levels of the organization
• Drive improvement projects to increase the FOUP utilization.
• Create SOP and provide training and control strategy to manufacturing shifts.
• Perform inventory audit for photo resistant twice a year with accounting team.
• Perform shipping control setting in system, work with logistics team to optimize the shipment scheduling


Shift: 1st shift, Mon- Fri, 8am- 5pm.

Skills and Qualifications:

B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and other related Engineering or Mathematics Major will be considered.
1+ year minimum experience with demonstrated success in inventory analysis, production control, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma, or project management.
Semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred.
PMP or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred.
1-5 years’ experience with Automated Manufacturing or Semiconductor FAB a plus
Experience with SQL, Spotfire or other analytics tools a plus.
Experience with collaborative & project tracking software (JIRA, Confluence) a plus.
Skilled in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Line Metrics – OEE, Rundown, Equipment Efficiency, UPEH, APT, TAT, Queueing Theory.
Experience with Fab automation and reporting systems.
Demonstrated experience with applied lean manufacturing principles.
Experience in manufacturing sciences (Theory of Constraints, Lean Manufacturing, Capacity Planning, and Flow Optimization).
Quick leaner with the ability to handle multiple task simultaneously, maintain focus, and adapt to a variety of challenges.
Good communication skills with internal and external customers.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to assess situations and set priorities.
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
Strong critical thinking skills; recognize third and fourth order effects of a catalyst event.
Able to work independently and within a team.
Project management experience a plus.
Strong sense of time organization and urgency.




https://startup.jobs/industrial-engineer-r72698-samsung-austin-semiconductor-4442981

PULKIT SHARMA
  1st degree connection1st
Industrial Engineer at Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics

JNIT JAIPUR
Faridabad, Haryana, India 

PULKIT SHARMA  7:15 AM
Hello, main role is stabilize new model during mass production in terms of efficiency, cost reduction, Single Piece Flow....switch manual work to automation....waste reduction...job work cost calculation....optimize resources...achievement to decrease cost/piece by waste elimination.




https://insights.samsung.com/tag/industry-4-0/

https://www.samsung.com/global/business/networks/solutions/smart-factory/

https://manufacturingdigital.com/technology/top-10-digital-factories-samsung



https://news.samsung.com/global/evolution-of-advanced-foundry-technology-to-push-boundaries-for-the-industrial-revolution-4-0


https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/electronics/samsung-to-invest-in-smart-manufacturing-capabilities-research-and-development-in-india/articleshow/98808728.cms?from=mdr



Ud. 8.2.2024
Pub. 31.1.2020



Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Industrial Engineering - Cost Reduction - Required in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor - Cancer Treatment Medicine

Despite all the excitement surrounding CAR T treatments, there are a number of formidable challenges facing the field including: continuing to improve the efficacy and persistence of CAR T therapy; minimise the long manufacturing durations, improve understanding and measurement of critical quality attributes of the CAR T-cells; lowering the cost of treatment and development of more efficacious CAR T-cells for targeting solid tumours. 

Solid tumours constitute more than 90% of all cancers and there are various factors including the immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment, the heterogeneity of the tumour population and the infiltration and trafficking of the CAR T-cells to the tumour site, which collectively makes it challenging to develop efficacious CAR T therapy. It is imperative that we continue to improve on our understanding of tumour biology and its interaction with the immune system in order to develop more efficacious CAR T therapies against solid tumours.


Yama Abassi at Agilent


https://www.iptonline.com/collections/ipt-winter-2023/real-time-cell-analysis


The start of the modern and emerging field of immuno-oncology can be traced back to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the first immune checkpoint inhibitor, ipilimumab, back in 2011. Since then, a number of immuno-oncology therapies based on different modalities have been approved by the FDA, which collectively has ushered in a new era of cancer treatment. These new treatments have already become standard of care for several different types of cancer indications.








60% Increase in Productivity - Benchmark With It - Agilent Technologies- Singapore - Industrial Engineering - Industry 4.0

Free Download EBook (122 pages). 7625+ Downloads so far.

MODERN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING. IE  OF  PRODUCTS, FACILITIES & PROCESSES - Maximum Customer Value. Minimum Cost Value. Minimum Facilities and Minimum Use of Facilities.

https://academia.edu/103626052/INTRODUCTION_TO_MODERN_INDUSTRIAL_ENGINEERING_Version_3_0




Agilent Technologies president and CEO Mike McMullen described his company in nine words: “A leading lab partner with unsurpassed capabilities and scale.”

Record revenue of almost $6.32 billion and record net income of $1.21 billion in FY 2021.

https://www.genengnews.com/gen-edge/agilent-ceo-were-not-just-a-one-year-wonder/


Agilent Technologies- Singapore

With the ambition to simplify high-tech manufacturing in low-volume, high-complexity instruments to meet rising customer demand, Agilent Singapore deployed IIoT-powered digital twin, AI; Robotic Automation solutions to achieve sustainable growth, overcoming bottlenecks from specialized manpower and transforming the workforce into scalable 4IR-ready generalists. This resulted in improved productivity by 60%, improved cycle time by 30% and quality cost by 20%.


By embracing 4IR technologies, Agilent’s Singapore facility has optimized productivity by 60% and increased output by 80%, all while advancing environmental sustainability through increased efficiency and greater reliance on renewable energy.

“We’re proud to receive this prestigious recognition, and we hope that others will be inspired to achieve their own technological breakthroughs on their 4IR journeys,” said Chow Woai Sheng, Agilent vice president of global instrument manufacturing and Singapore general manager. “This work also supports the government of Singapore’s Smart Nation Plan to spur economic growth through investment in digital technology.”

Agilent is deploying advanced digital technologies throughout its 28 manufacturing, operations and logistical sites across the world. These initiatives also contribute to Agilent’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

https://www.agilent.com/about/newsroom/presrel/2022/11oct-gp22024.html



Laboratory Automation Reaches Every Stage of Drug Development

Besides achieving cost reductions and efficiency improvements, laboratory automation is promising to drive competitive differentiation

Jan 2024
https://www.genengnews.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/laboratory-automation-reaches-every-stage-of-drug-development/


Chow Woai Sheng


Vice President / General Manager, Global Instrument Manufacturing at Agilent TechnologiesVice President / General Manager, Global Instrument Manufacturing at Agilent Technologies


Congratulations to the One Agilent team in Singapore and OFS Instrument Manufacturing team in Singapore for being recognized as a lighthouse. The journey had been eye opening, and the many industry experts that we’ve interacted in the process generated insights for further innovation in the near future. 

Thank you Federico Torti and Elif Gurbuz Ersoy for making this journey a wonderful learning experience!




Agilent has established a School of Digital Innovation at its Singapore facility, said McMullen, which has helped the workforce to become "strong digital thinkers".


"We offer courses on data analytics and programming languages, and provide a formal certification programme to become a digital expert. We have engaging digital educational events for employees to network and exchange ideas, as well as fun activities such as digital carnivals roadshows and hackathon. We're working hard to innovate, but at the same time, we're trying to have fun while we do it."


"We're all driven by this goal to build a factory of the future. In that factory, everyone has a role and they can see the results. It's very inspiring to actually be part of that."

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/10/how-lighthouse-factories-are-using-technology-to-build-a-resilient-sustainable-human-centric-future-of-manufacturing/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jw7Je5TeYto


Agilent manufacturing facility in Waldbronn, Germany,

Agilent Again Named “Global Lighthouse” by World Economic Forum for Manufacturing Innovations

SANTA CLARA, Calif., December 14, 2023

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company’s manufacturing facility in Waldbronn, Germany, has been named a Global Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for innovations that boost productivity, output, and quality.


The recognition showcases Agilent’s Waldbronn facility as a model of smart manufacturing enabled by Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, robotics, data analytics, and the industrial internet of things (IIoT).


The Agilent team rapidly developed, piloted, and scaled smart manufacturing technologies while navigating a period of unprecedented demand and supply chain disruption. The efficiency gains resulted in a 35% increase in manufacturing quality, a 44% increase in productivity, and a 48% increase in output.

https://www.agilent.com/about/newsroom/presrel/2023/14dec-gp23031.html


Agilent Joins AMBIC to Advance Biomanufacturing

Support for bioprocess, cell and gene therapy, and Industry 4.0 initiatives

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 04, 2022


AMBIC brings together leading academic and industrial biotechnologists focused on mammalian cell culture manufacturing. Its mission is to develop enabling technologies, knowledge, design tools, and methods that apply and integrate high-throughput and genome-based technologies to fast-track advanced biomanufacturing processes. Through systems-level biology analysis, novel cell line development, bioreactor optimization, and advanced analytics, AMBIC aims to provide transformative solutions that can lower biomanufacturing costs and improve bioprocessing efficiency.


Agilent plays a key role in providing solutions for the analytical needs of customers in the biopharmaceutical industry. The increasing prominence of biopharmaceuticals and precision cell and gene biotherapeutics has prompted the need for more innovative measurement tools to help bring life-saving drugs and diagnostics to patients more efficiently and effectively.


 Our advances in automation, machine learning, the digital lab ecosystem, and support for Industry 4.0 will help improve biomanufacturing with real-time inline and at-line analytical tools and solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry.

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