Editorial

Industry 2.0 covers developments and trends in the manufacturing sector, technology advances, strategy innovations, best practices, and management issues of interest to senior executives.

Featuring a judicious mix of in-depth feature stories, recent events and happenings, incisive commentary, case studies, and in-depth discussions, Industry 2.0 engages with industry and technology leaders to provide a comprehensive overview of innovation and achievement across the
manufacturing spectrum.

Every issue of Industry 2.0 features six editorial sections, and the editors of the magazine welcome proposals, ideas and contributed content to appear within them.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturing technologies, equipment and automation are critical investments that enable new processes, reduce waste, improve quality and cut costs. They often involve significant capital investments—and require efficient management to ensure optimal returns.

In this section of the magazine, Industry 2.0 looks at what is new in manufacturing-related technologies, and how they are being used to improve production, enhance quality, eliminate waste, implement lean manufacturing techniques, and boost yields.

MATERIALS & PROCESSES
Materials play an important role in manufacturing operations, and have a significant impact on the form, structure and functionality of the products created. Industry 2.0 looks at various kinds of materials used by manufacturers, new developments and innovations in material science that help produce better products—quicker and cheaper.

Articles in this section also examine the wide variety of manufacturing techniques and processes that are employed to create products, the strategic use of manufacturing methods, and recent advances in the field.

MANAGEMENT & STRATEGY
Successful manufacturing companies are ones that can rapidly adapt to the changing economic environment, and have a good understanding of  India’s often complex and contradictory web of rules, institutions, and practices.

In this section of the magazine, Industry 2.0 provides insight into modern management techniques, methods and solutions that will enable manufacturing managers work smarter and faster.

FACILITIES & OPERATIONS
This section of the magazine covers topics that impact the way companies produce and deliver products and services. It looks at ways manufacturing managers can make the most of their investments in people, technology and equipment.

Articles provide useful and practical information, including examples and guidelines, that will help senior executives and manufacturing managers make strategic decisions, and successfully implement them in their own operating environment.

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
Materials comprise a significant proportion of manufacturing costs, and it is important to make informed decisions about sourcing, procurement, transportation and material handling.

The articles in this section of the magazine look at ways to purchase materials more strategically, and getting them to the manufacturing facility (and to the market) in better, faster and cheaper ways. Other topics and subject areas covered in this section include warehousing, inventory management, handling of materials, packaging, and management of logistics and distribution systems.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
As the pace of business quickens, manufacturers are increasingly relying on IT to help them stay ahead of the game through advanced software and real-time metrics.

Articles in this section look at use of information technology and automation to improve productivity in manufacturing and supply chain operations. Coverage includes technologies and software applications that are deployed by manufacturers to improve and enhance business functions, create models, test solutions, and implement changes to their operations.