Power management during crisis

Industry 4.0 and Efficiency – During a Crisis, one should look to digital power management and services

The manufacturing and commercial sector has been faced with challenges that have never been seen before. The pandemic has created a lingering global economic impact. From food and beverage, to packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas, most industries have had to manage through an extremely difficult time. As restaurants and hotels were forced to close their doors, demand for those sectors fell. In cases where demand has been maintained or even increased – such as for medical products or consumer goods due to increased eCommerce spending – supply chains have often been overwhelmed. In response to public health needs, some plants retooled to produce health and safety related products. As pandemic cases decrease in some regions, restrictions have been relaxed and facilities are reopening under strict health protocols. With consumer and business product demand normalising, manufacturing and processing plants are restarting or ramping up. Now the challenge is determining how to get going quickly and adapt to demand.

The new reality

Many organisations are contending with limited capacity to host employees on premise, meaning that some will have to work offsite. Others have lost experienced facility management or engineering staff through retirement or downsising. The reality is that companies may be forced to start or ramp up operations with part-time employees.