Navigating Industry 4.0: A Practical Guide for Modern Manufacturers
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Sean Doherty for his outstanding leadership of the Callaghan Innovation Industry 4.0 Demonstration Network Programme. The culmination of this work – a comprehensive dossier of 67 case studies, the MES Buyer Guide, and insights from the latest Industry 4.0 Survey – is a remarkable achievement and a valuable contribution to New Zealand’s manufacturing sector.
This initiative has not only showcased real-world applications of Industry 4.0 but also provided critical guidance and tools to help businesses navigate and adopt smart technologies. Your efforts have empowered companies to innovate with confidence and accelerate their digital transformation journeys.
Thank you again for your dedication, collaboration, and vision throughout this programme. Your work is helping shape a more competitive and future-ready industry across Aotearoa.
Collection of 67 Manufacturing Case Studies
🏭 We’re excited to announce the launch of 12 brand new manufacturing case studies, each showcasing how leading manufacturers are adopting Industry 4.0 tools to boost profitability and productivity 📈.
To make it even easier to explore these real-world success stories, Callaghan Innovation indexed their existing collection of 45 case studies in a handy binder. Whether you’re just starting your Industry 4.0 journey or looking for fresh inspiration, these resources are designed to demystify what’s possible and help manufacturers see the tangible benefits of digital transformation.
You can find the full library of case studies here:
CLICK HERE - Industry-4-Case-Studies-Collection.pdf
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🚀 The Manufacturing Execution Systems in New Zealand - A Buyer’s Guide is live!
A guide to help manufacturers across Aotearoa make sense of MES:
✅ What it is
✅ Why it matters
✅ How to approach it
✅ Who's adopting and delivering it.
The aim? 🎯
Support manufacturers to boost productivity across Aotearoa through smarter, integrated technology.
Why?❓
Manufacturers had questions! Whether it was scheduling, real time shop floor insights, or improving traceability, MES was a knowledge gap that we hope to help fill.
Clear insights. Real examples. Practical lessons. The guide makes MES simple and shows how to turn tech into productivity on the shop floor. 🏭
The document is powered by Callaghan Innovation. One of the last resources, as part of Ignite 4.0 and the Industry 4.0 Demonstration network. Nice work Sean Doherty and Frank Phillips.
CLICK HERE - Manufacturing Execution System Guide 2025
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