// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Procedure
A documented set of instructions describing the steps to be followed to perform a specific task or activity consistently.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Procedure is a controlled document outlining the sequential steps, responsibilities, and resources required to consistently perform a specific task or process, ensuring uniformity, compliance, and quality within an organization's operations.
BACKGROUND
The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organisations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modification of motor vehicles. It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue with global automotive market at ~$2.75 trillion in 2025.
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- Work instruction
- SOP
- Standard operating procedure
- Guideline
- Protocol
USAGE NOTE
Following established procedures helps ensure consistency and reduce errors in manufacturing.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Procedure.
Develops industrial IoT platforms (ThingWorx) and augmented reality solutions (Vuforia) that enable digital work instructions, remote assistance, and real-time guidance for complex manufacturing procedures.
Offers comprehensive software suites for Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and industrial automation, enabling the digital definition, execution, and optimization of manufacturing procedures and workflows.
Provides a no-code platform for manufacturers to build apps for frontline operations, digitalizing work instructions, quality checks, maintenance procedures, and training to guide operators through standardized processes.
Specializes in industrial software for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Asset Performance Management (APM), and operations control, which are critical for standardizing, managing, and optimizing operational and maintenance procedures.
Focuses on industrial automation and information solutions, including MES and production control systems that manage the execution of manufacturing procedures, quality control, and data collection.
Offers an AI-powered connected worker platform that delivers intelligent work instructions, remote assistance, and skill development to frontline workers, improving the efficiency and compliance of operational procedures.
Develops assisted reality wearable computers for industrial frontline workers, providing hands-free access to digital work instructions, checklists, and remote expert guidance to ensure proper execution of procedures.
Provides solutions for manufacturing operations management, virtual process planning, and simulation, enabling companies to define, optimize, and validate manufacturing procedures in a digital environment before physical implementation.