Author: Mosannef Hossain Bhuiya, Proprietor: MTM Indenting, Email-mosannef@mtm-bd.com
Civilization starts from wild life to stone age, Iron age and so on; similarly, our industrialization is also changing and it will be changed in future also. Fourth Generation Industrialization is a game changer in manufacturing, supply chain, environment and business profit. The digitization of production would transform how goods are manufactured and sold and the way in which products are serviced and processed. On this basis, it can genuinely claim to mark the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution.
While the First Industrial Revolution was set in motion by steam, the Fourth Industrial Revolution is fueled by digital transformation. With the increased introduction of technology such as cloud computing, virtual reality (AR), and the Internet of Things (IoT), manufacturing is evolving rapidly.
If more intelligent innovations are applied in production systems and processes, there is space for tremendous opportunity. Connected computers can communicate, imagine the supply chain and make decisions dynamically and independently.
We will begin to comprehend Industry 4.0 by looking at the evolution of industry throughout history. So, why don’t we take a look at how the Industrial Revolution has worked overtime?
First generation of industrialization
First generation leads the steam power and mechanization of production started in 18th century. Before that, the threads were produced on simple spinning wheels, and the mechanized version achieved eight times the volume at the same time. Steam power has already been known. The most significant breakthrough for increasing human productivity was the use of it for industrial purposes. Instead of weaving on muscular-powered looms, steam engines could be used for fuel.
Second generation of industrialization
Second generation Industrial revolution has started after the invention of electricity early 19th century & assembly of manufacturing. What we do by processing as a flow chart one operation after another more clearly vertical set up of mills. Implementing manufacturing assembly production speed has increased and we can convert time and labor to money. Like a tailor may take 26 days to produce 80 shirts. Other hand by doing proper lay out a sewing line having 32 head can sew 138 pcs per hour including all manpower of factory just an idea 500 head with 7 sewing lines can sew 9660 pcs per day. So, 1 head in a month can process 502 pcs per month. Thus, manufacturing assembly changed the industrialization. And effect of electricity all we know that we can power motor, as well as pump, sewing machine, cutting knife so many new products has eased the job at a high production efficiency.
Third generation of industrialization
The Third Generation Industrial Revolution started in the 1970s with memory-programmable controllers and computers to partly simplify processes. We can now automate an entire manufacturing chain – without the need for human intervention – thanks to these innovations’ advent. Like PLC controlling system in washing machine (software control processing), relay technology (pausing electric supply after a span), inverter technology, Auto lab, auto pipetting etc. impact a major fault reduction by providing more accuracy in production quality.
Fourth generation of industrialization
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is already underway. This is characterized by introducing information and communication technology to business and is also known as Industry 4.0. It draws on the evolution of the Third Industrial Revolution. Production networks that already have computing infrastructure are being extended to have a network link and include a digital twin on the Internet. They facilitate contact with other facilities and the production of information about themselves. This is the next step in the automation of manufacturing. Networking of both networks leads to ‘cyber-physical production systems and thus smart factories, in which production systems, materials, and people interact through the network, and production is almost autonomous. Like ERP solutions that integrated the supply chain where communication made easy so that decision making on retails forecasting, retails sales controlling, inventory management can easily do. Recipe prediction can also possible that can reduce a huge money of experienced manning. Machine utilization% can increase by reducing faults of process, auto inventory management can show right time right demand so investment can utilize with more efficiency. Like laser controlling design on denim garment can reduce hazardous chemicals like potassium permanganate with more accurate design rather using human hand. Nano technologies in apparel washing also reducing the consumption of chemicals by applying through nano particles at a low liquor ratio. Artificial intelligence in recipe prediction providing good accuracy of shade matching, AI is also using in finance, HR related software for computing exact work hour so that more discipline in job can ensure. Some 4GI technology like data color,SAP, orgatex, sedomaster etc are really revolute the industry’s efficiency, productivity as well profit.
In respect of Bangladesh, as a manufacturer of RMG and textiles, we need to adopt new technologies and processes; otherwise, in this globalized world we will be placed behind. Our popularity in the global market is cheap prices but good in quality which no one of our neighbor can ensure. And geographically our position is a blessings clothing industry of our country was famous before first generation industrialization with the fame of muslin and for 300 years we didn’t perform just because of not adopting technology. Right now, we are synchronizing with latest technologies in the near future we may hold our pride and fame.
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