Inhaltsübersicht
- 1 Connected Worker Platform: new ways of networked working in production
- 2 Connected worker platform for production
- 3 Definition Connected Worker Platform
- 4 Why connected work also makes sense in the production hall
- 5 At a glance: Advantages of a connected worker platform in production
- 6 Connected Worker Platform and worker assistance
- 7 The networked software tool for your production: connected work with the tepcon instructor
- 8 FAQ Frequently asked questions about the Connected Worker Platform
Connected Worker Platform: new ways of networked working in production
Digitalization is not only changing office workplaces, but also production halls. Increasingly efficient production processes, reducing the workload of skilled workers, minimizing the error rate: Industry 4.0 demands a lot from companies.
With the Connected Worker Platform concept, you can lay a solid foundation for the transformation into a competitive company in the digital future.
The tool for networked working provides the production team with real-time access to all relevant information and makes it possible to network people and machines anywhere in the company.
Let’s take a closer look at how the platform for networked working improves production: increased productivity, optimized work processes and targeted support for your specialists are made possible with the appropriate tools.
Anyone who has not yet switched to paperless working will also find an individual solution for their company here.
More communication, less time, less paperwork – the advantages of the concept speak for themselves.
Connected worker platform for production
In times of working from home, digital working has long been a matter of course. For many, however, this still applies more to office jobs. The workplace in the production hall cannot usually be relocated – but digitally networked working still makes sense here too.
Production environments are often complex and dynamic. Machines, systems and manual activities must be optimally coordinated. At the same time, companies are under pressure to work more efficiently, reduce error rates and react flexibly to changes. This is everyday life in industrial production: Major challenges require practical solutions that are suitable for everyday use.
This is where a Connected Worker Platform comes in. It is a digital solution that supports employees in production by providing relevant information in real time. This can be done using mobile devices, tablets or smart glasses, on which work instructions, maintenance plans or quality controls can be accessed digitally.
Definition Connected Worker Platform
Connected work literally means “networked work”: if we take a closer look, it becomes clear that this refers to the networking of skilled workers, specifically those in manufacturing, logistics or other production-related fields of work.
The digital platform, known as the Connected Worker Platform, provides the technical foundation for networking all skilled workers and their workplaces. A complex yet user-friendly system provides context-related information on processes, procedures, necessary instructions and documentation.
In short: each team member connects to the platform in real time and gets access to the information or communication they need.
The Connected Worker Platform offers a wide range of functions that can be customized for each company.
Ideally, the platform should be integrated into existing systems, for example by communicating with ERP systems (enterprise resource planning) or exchanging information with other tools. Digital work instructions can be called up directly at the workplace in a matter of seconds, and communication with the team or managers can also be efficiently bundled and made accessible with such a platform, for example with feedback functions.
The platform supports onboarding by providing knowledge about processes or step-by-step work instructions, for example. Work instructions are accessible to the entire production team in a user-friendly way at all times, exactly when they are needed.
With communicative tools, such as a chat function, the platform also offers quick contact between workers, managers or colleagues in other departments. Last but not least, the tool secures the necessary documentation and thus supports the continuous improvement of production processes.
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Why connected work also makes sense in the production hall
The use of a connected worker platform makes production processes more transparent, flexible and productive. The same applies to internal communication.
A networked workplace in production means:
- Faster problem solving: employees have real-time access to machine and process data.
- Better quality control: Digital documentation and test protocols reduce errors.
- Efficient maintenance: Predictive maintenance helps to avoid breakdowns.
- Increased safety: Digital checklists and warning systems support occupational safety.
While digital solutions have long been established in office and administrative areas, industry is often still lagging behind. Yet connected work – the digital networking of employees, machines and processes – offers enormous advantages, particularly in production.
At a glance: Advantages of a connected worker platform in production
- Fewer errors thanks to digital step-by-step instructions
- Better communication between teams and machines
- Faster induction of new employees
- Greater efficiency through automation of manual processes
- Paperless production that is sustainable and conserves resources
Connected Worker Platform and worker assistance
Occasionally, the well-known term worker assistance and the trendy term Connected Worker Platform are thrown around. This is not entirely unjustified, as the two concepts have a lot in common. Are Connected Worker Platform and Worker Assistance the same thing?
Worker assistance systems such as our tepcon instructor support people in production by networking man and machine, product and process. They provide digital work instructions, document every process and allow audits and constant monitoring. Checklists and specific information on systems, machines and products can also be found in a well-designed worker assistance system.
Not every worker assistance system offers the extensive functions of a Connected Worker platform. Some focus on directly supporting workers with specific tasks or are only designed for certain work steps. With the typical functions of step-by-step instructions, visual aids, error prevention, pick-by-light and augmented reality, worker assistance is sometimes only a component of a connected worker platform, but can also be used as a stand-alone system.
However, comprehensive, sophisticated worker assistance systems cover all requirements for networked working throughout the entire production process, depending on the individual configuration.
This is exactly what the tepcon instructor can do – and can therefore be equated with the Connected Worker Platform. Connection options for the integration of assets and systems, flexible adaptation to your production environment and support for training also characterize the tepcon instructor.
And so our conclusion is: Yes, a comprehensive and flexible worker assistance system like the tepcon instructor can be used as a connected worker platform.
A Connected Worker Platform takes worker assistance to a new level by adapting flexibly to production conditions and integrating seamlessly into existing systems.
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The networked software tool for your production: connected work with the tepcon instructor
The tepcon instructor makes connected work a reality in production – for greater efficiency, better quality and future-proof production.
What makes the tepcon instructor special?
- Simple operation: Intuitive user interface for quick familiarization
- Flexible use: Compatible with tablets, smartphones & smart glasses
- Maximum efficiency: Reduces errors and speeds up production processes
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