AI in Production: From Monitoring to Adaptive Operations
Francisco Requena Alcaraz
10/07/2026
Most factories do not suffer from a lack of production data. They suffer from a lack of decision clarity. Machines
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Bottlenecks Are Often Management Problems, Not Only Technical Problems
Francisco Requena Alcaraz
10/07/2026
When a production line fails to achieve its target, attention usually shifts immediately to the machine with the lowest rated
Why Connectivity Alone Does Not Create a Smart Factory
Francisco Requena Alcaraz
10/07/2026
A factory may have connected machines, integrated platforms, centralised dashboards, and extensive real-time data—and still lack a reliable understanding of
ISA-95 Explained: The Grammar of Industrial Integration
Francisco Requena Alcaraz
10/07/2026
Many factories are highly connected and poorly integrated at the same time. PLCs transmit signals to historians. MES platforms exchange
Predictive Maintenance Is Not the Endgame
Francisco Requena Alcaraz
10/07/2026
Predictive maintenance has become one of the most attractive propositions in industrial operations. Install sensors. Collect condition data. Apply analytical
Why Workflow Thinking Is Too Weak for Industrial Operations
Francisco Requena Alcaraz
10/07/2026
Industrial operations are frequently represented as workflows: defined sequences of activities, decisions, and handoffs that move from a clear starting