IRC Seminar, presented by Deepesh Jayasekara: "Assessing Firm-Level Cloud Manufacturing Readiness"

Abstract:

Cloud manufacturing (CMfg) represents a transformative shift in the manufacturing industry, evolving from a traditional "product-oriented" model to a "service-oriented" one. Despite its potential, cloud manufacturing adoption remains limited, primarily due to the complexity of implementation and a lack of tools to support this transition. This study aims to develop a firm-level CMfg readiness assessment model (CRAM) and systematic assessment methodology that could assist manufacturing organisations in making informed decisions during their CMfg transition. Using a combination of TOE, AHP and DOI, this research developed a CMfg Readiness Assessment Model (CRAM) to facilitate implementation. The model was tested in an Aerospace company with three business units in the UK and Netherlands, demonstrating its capability to evaluate both current and future readiness levels. The results revealed a varying degree of understanding of CMfg among business units, uncoordinated strategies that hindered group-wide adoption, and a lack of consensus among the business units regarding their future directions.

Short Bio on Presenter:

Deepesh is the Lead Researcher in Cloud Manufacturing and Supply Chain at the Industrial Resilience Research Group, Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), Cambridge University. His current research focuses on (1) the digitalisation of critical mineral supply chains using cloud technologies in collaboration with Google Cloud and (2) the aerospace composite manufacturing industry's transition to Manufacturing-as-a-Service in collaboration with DeepAero Group. Deepesh has previously worked with the Composite Research Group and the Advanced Energy Environmental Materials & Technologies Research Group at the University of Nottingham (China) as well as Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing Equipment Technology, Ningbo Institute of Material Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He has presented at many conferences, published in leading journals, co-authored a book chapter and delivered a TEDx talk on "Cloud Manufacturing: Manufacturing at Your Fingertips." Recognised for his academic excellence, Deepesh holds multiple awards and scholarships.