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205 the numerous changes being made around Davie , its workers are entirely involved and committed . “ Major technology changes are always tricky to introduce . However , our workers are embracing the new tools they are provided with .”
Citone notes that for him live information is key – while engineers are behind computers designing ships , the supervisors are onboard . “ But how can you ask someone to be efficient onboard a ship under construction if they don ’ t have access to that information ? That ’ s the challenge we were facing : to provide information when an where it is needed within our environment .”
“ The use of technology not only enables the shipyard to be more efficient , but it also makes the company more sustainable , as it is able to move on from paper-based practices which are riskier and less reliable .”
Citone reveals that the shipyard ’ s technologies are well on track to reach Industry 4.0 levels . Over the past 3 years , he has introduced and fostered a culture which has the goal of becoming a smarter and virtual shipyard .
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