Industry 4.0 is heavily characterized by process-driven technologies like automation, connected work platforms, autonomous intelligent decision- making techniques and related digital solutions that transform inputs and deliver improved efficiency, accountability and productivity.

One of the steps toward embracing Industry 4.0 practices is to maneuver far away from conventional, paper-based work instructions to Digital Work Instructions (DWIs). This removes paper from the process, reduces the risk of errors and data loss and provides digital stamps that are fully traceable to each individual operator. DWIs can be translated to the local language with a single click and released to the shop floor. Such an automated process makes it easy to set up new locations in a matter of weeks, cutting labor and training costs, increasing productivity and eliminating shop floor errors.

DWIs explain the best way to complete a specific procedure in a standardized manner. They help to translate procedures into a nice, human-centered way of working that allows any operator/employee on the shop floor to execute the task at hand safely and efficiently.

Employees can access the DWIs linked to the onsite ERP and other relevant business systems.

This whitepaper explores the application of DWI and how it can be leveraged with HCLTech’s DWI authoring services.