julio 12, 2026

Why Digital Twins Need Operational Context, Not Just Simulation

Francisco Requena Alcaraz 12/07/2026

Digital twins are commonly described as virtual representations of physical assets, production lines or entire factories. The usual proposition is

Buffers Hide Problems Until They Become Culture

Francisco Requena Alcaraz 12/07/2026

Buffers are usually introduced as protection. Additional inventory may protect production from an unreliable supplier. Work-in-process before a critical asset

The Operational Problem Must Pull the Technology

Francisco Requena Alcaraz 12/07/2026

Many Smart Factory initiatives begin with a technology in search of an operational justification. A new analytics platform becomes available,