Depending on where you are in the world, many of you - like many of us at TrendMiner - may be preparing for a different Thanksgiving this year. There are things we are still grateful for, however, so before we dive into this issue's round of goodies, we'd like to take a moment and express our gratitude to our readers and subscribers for being a positive light in an otherwise insane year. From all of us at TrendMiner, thank you! We hope you're staying safe. And now, on with the show...

Podcast: What is self-service analytics?

You probably come across digitalization, Industry 4.0, analytics, data-driven decision making, and other related topics almost daily. And the more you see them, the more diffused they may have become. In this podcast, Thomas Dhollander, CTO and Co-founder of TrendMiner and Process Industry Informer podcast series host and expert Dave Howell explore the basics about these topics and how operational experts can easily start with analytics without having to become data scientists.

Optimizing water treatment with online sensing and advanced analytics

Digital tools can optimize water-management operations, offering stability, reduced costs, and deferred expenditures for new capacity. For example, metals and mining companies are adapting to challenging operating environments by making significant investments to reduce water withdrawal and increase water efficiency in operations, as well as mitigate reputational risk. Read more about the application of digital tools in water treatment in this article from McKinsey (and then check out our webinar on demand covering this exact topic - link below!)

The Industrial Internet of Things is Revolutionizing These 4 Areas of Food Manufacturing

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing all industries, including food and beverage. More connected sensors, motors and controllers on the plant floor than ever before, and they’re being used in innovative new ways to optimize processing and inform operations decisions. There are four main areas of a food plant where IIoT technology is having a major impact: food safety, product quality, packaging, and personnel. Read more in Food Manufacturing online.