Zero Downtime: The Role of Smart PLCs in Predictive Ops
Every Operations professional knows the dread of the 3 AM pager duty call. In the software world, this usually means a server crash or a database deadlock. But in the world of manufacturing and physical operations, the stakes-and the costs-are often higher. A halted assembly line in an automotive plant or a pharmaceutical facility can cost upwards of $10,000 per minute.