How I Would Lead Your Project Team for Digital Transformation? If you were to hire me today to manage your Digital Transformation you may wonder what I would do. What would I do that might be similar or different from what you are planning to do. That is what I have planned to write in…

How to Create a Realistic Digital Transformation and Software Implementation Project Plan? Which is the most important step in Digital Transformation process? Implementation planning and having a realistic project plan is one of the most important steps in a Digital Transformation process. However most organizations and even consultants do the implementation planning wrong. Why is…

Predictive Maintenance Predictive Maintenance (PdM) can utilize Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) as part of its implementation strategy. While PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) are primarily designed for control and monitoring functions. Still we can extend their capabilities to support certain aspects of Predictive Maintenance. However, it’s…

Yes, it is possible to perform Condition Monitoring of an Asset using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or Distributed Control Systems (DCS). Generally we commonly use PLCs and DCS in industries for controlling and monitoring equipment and processes. While their primary function is to control the operation of the Asset, yet we can utilize them for…

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance of an Asset is increasing day by day. We at Sofcon Systems along with Knowledge Lens do also make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance. We do it to enhance their effectiveness. Further I elaborate below how…

Condition Monitoring or Predictive Maintenance- Which one is costlier? In particular, the cost of implementing Condition Monitoring or Predictive Maintenance of an Asset can vary depending on several factors. For instance, there can be 5 factors as given here. The first factor is the complexity of the Asset. While the second factor is the type…

Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance – What is the difference? Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance are both strategies. We use them in industries for maintenance of an Asset. However they differ in their approaches as well as in their objectives. Condition Monitoring involves in continuously monitoring the operating parameters and the performance of the Asset.…

Introduction of Automation Automation refers to the process of using technology and systems. In particular it is to perform tasks and operations with minimal or no human intervention. Moreover it involves the use of machines, software, and other tools. As a result it helps to streamline and automate repetitive, time-consuming, or complex tasks. At the…

Intro to Business Transformation Business Transformation is a critical component to success with the rapid pace of business change in today’s world. But what exactly is Business Transformation? Especially that is what I am going to describe it in this article. Further I will also elaborate steps which we need to take to improve Business…

How to Construct a Winning Digital Transformation Strategy, Architecture, and Blueprint? Digital Transformation is a lot less like rolling out technology and a lot more like building a house. Why is it so? That is what I am going to explain it in this article. My name is P. K. Saxena and I am CTO…