Explore the fundamental aspects of Industry 4.0, its value, and benefits.
The I4.0 Assessment Importance & Automation Overview - Module 1 marks the beginning of this exciting learning journey. All modules, once available, will be easily accessible on our website and YouTube channel, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
This module also provides an overview of the I4.0 Assessment process and tools used by CBGI, along with a glimpse into plans for future process automation. The goal is to offer user-friendly, highly automated assessments leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies, as well as prioritized opportunities that deliver maximum business value to your organization.
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Module 01 is online! 
Module 02 is coming soon, and modules 03-05 are currently in development.
INDUSTRY 4.0 ASSESSMENT - Importance & Automation Module 01 PDF document
Todd E. Hutcheson presented at the AFS Metalcasting Congress (April 23, 2024).
In his session titled "Why INDUSTRY 4.0? Connecting Inputs to Assessments to KPIs to Business Value," Todd discussed the practical implications of Industry 4.0 and Foundry 4.0 for businesses. Gain valuable perspectives on the importance of assessments, the definition of value for your business and customers, and how to leverage Industry 4.0 technologies effectively.
Presentation Title: Why INDUSTRY 4.0? Connecting Inputs to Assessments to KPIs to Business Value
Gain insights and answers to questions such as:
- What does “Industry 4.0”, or “Foundry 4.0” mean to you?
- What constitutes “value” to your business?
- What constitutes “value” to your customers?
- Assessments ARE worthwhile. Why?
Download the presentation PDF by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Todd E. Hutcheson for further details and insights:
Email: todd.hutcheson@uni.edu // cbgi@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 431-6396 // (319) 273-4692
Workshop materials & additional resource downloads:
Ideal before and after the F4.0 Steps-to-Success Workshop Events.
Unlock the Doors to Transformation
SMEs begin your journey to a successful ownership transition by leveraging the power of shared knowledge. Browse through the YouTube links and get ready to envision a future of sustainable and collaborative business ownership.
ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans)
Employee Ownership Expansion Network:
What is an ESOP?
Employee Ownership Expansion Network:
Is Selling to an ESOP Complex and Expensive?
Worker Cooperatives
Employee Ownership Expansion Network:
What is a Worker Cooperative?
Employee Ownership Expansion Network:
NCEOC - Electric Violin Company: Worker Coop Seller Story
Employee Ownership Transition
ShopBot Tools:
Becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) from a small manufacture perspective
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