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SmartFactory: IoT Operations & Connected Manufacturing

Navigate a €2.4M IoT transformation at Meridian Precision Manufacturing. Allocate budget across sensors, edge computing, analytics, and workforce development, then manage factory operations through maintenance crises and a cybersecurity incident.

3 rounds Executive English, Español

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About this simulation

Navigate a €2.4M IoT transformation at Meridian Precision Manufacturing. Allocate budget across sensors, edge computing, analytics, and workforce development, then manage factory operations through maintenance crises and a cybersecurity incident. Apply TPM, RCM, and ISA/IEC 62443 frameworks to maximize OEE and Digital Maturity.

Who it is for

An advanced simulation for participants used to working with the main frameworks and trade-offs of the subject, designed for executive education and experienced professionals.

How a session runs

  1. The instructor creates a session from the Eureka dashboard and invites the participants.
  2. Participants play 3 rounds. In each one they submit their decisions and the simulation calculates the results.
  3. The simulation can be run in English, Español.
  4. The instructor follows each participant's progress and results from the dashboard, and uses the class results for the debrief.

Decisions participants make

The decisions participants make during the simulation:

  • Sensor Deployment (€200K – €1,200K)
  • Edge Computing & Infrastructure (€150K – €600K)
  • Analytics & Software Platform (€100K – €500K)
  • Workforce Development (€50K – €400K)
  • Maintenance Strategy
  • Production Rate
  • Cybersecurity Response
  • Digital Twin (€280K) — +8 OEE, ×1.5 DMI bonus [Requires: Historian + ML Platform]
  • Predictive Quality Control (€160K) — Quality losses -30% to -50%
  • Energy Analytics Module (€95K) — 8-12% energy cost reduction

What participants track

What participants follow on screen as the rounds go by:

  • Q1: Transformation Planning
  • Budget Allocation (Total: €2,400,000)
  • Operations Decisions
  • Advanced Investment Options

Subjects covered

Designed for courses in Manufacturing & Technology.

  • Digital Operations & Industry 4.0
  • Smart Manufacturing & Automation
  • Internet of Things (IoT) in Operations

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