Remote industrial operations – beyond distance

- Episode 5 - video - 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000+05:30

The challenges of operating industrial sites in remote and harsh locations, and how automation and digitalization enable remote operations that improve safety by allowing equipment to be controlled from a distance
How remote‑work technologies support workforce availability and diversity, and the role of smart systems in making hard‑to‑reach sites more efficient

Working beyond distance

Many industrial facilities like mines, wind farms or marine vessels are located in remote areas. Operating far from other infrastructure has its challenges, such as dealing with harsh weather conditions and ensuring that a qualified workforce is available at the right spot and time.

Remote, however, doesn’t always mean far away: crane operators at container terminals can work from a control room rather than high up in a crane, and in mines, blasting can be managed from a safe distance.

How can automation and digital technologies help address challenges in industrial sites that are hard to reach? And how can technology enhance safety and even open up opportunities for a more diverse workforce?

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In this episode of The Process Automation Podcast, host Fran Scott meets Amit Joshi Professor of AI Analytics and Marketing Strategy at the International Institute for Management Development, and Rajesh Ramachandran, Global Chief Digital Officer at ABB Process Automation as we look at the effective use of data and how digitalization can work to improve industrial operations and, ultimately, our everyday lives.

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