Dictionary
In our industrial glossary, you will find the key concepts of Industry 4.0, IoT, Big Data, automation, and digital transformation.
A
Automation Systems Migration
Automation Systems Migration
Process of updating or replacing industrial control systems to improve their performance, security, and compatibility.
C
CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions)
It is a process within quality management systems that allows identifying, analyzing, and correcting problems (corrective actions) and preventing them from recurring or new ones from occurring (preventive actions), ensuring continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Digital system that centralizes the management of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance in industrial environments.
D
DCS – Distributed Control System
DCS – Distributed Control System
Automation system that distributes control functions across different nodes in a plant, increasing reliability and scalability.
Democratizing Industrial Transformation
Democratization of Industrial Transformation
A strategy that seeks to bring Industry 4.0 technologies closer to companies of all sizes, facilitating their access and adoption.
Digitalization, Traceability, and Batch Management
Digitalization, Traceability and Batch Management
Set of solutions that enable the digitalization of production processes, track each manufacturing batch, and ensure traceability throughout the value chain.
Discrete or Continuous Process
Discrete or Continuous Process
Types of industrial production that are differentiated by working with individual units (discrete) or with uninterrupted flows of materials (continuous).
G
GMAO APP
CMMS App
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) application that allows you to plan and control maintenance operations from mobile devices.
H
Hot Melt
Hot melt
Also known as hot melt adhesive, hot melt is a type of adhesive that is solid at room temperature, and becomes liquid when heated, acquiring a sticky texture.
I
Identification and Traceability of Parts with RFID and NFC
RFID and NFC Traceability
Automatic identification technologies that allow real-time control and tracking of parts through radio frequency and near-field communication.
Industrial Company
Industrial Company
Organization dedicated to the production of goods through manufacturing, transformation, or assembly processes.
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Industrial IoT (IIoT)
Application of the Internet of Things in industrial environments, connecting machines, systems, and devices to obtain real-time data.
Integration between MES and PLC
MES–PLC Integration
Process of connecting manufacturing execution systems (MES) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) to synchronize data and operations on the shop floor.
Integration between PLC and ERP
PLC–ERP Integration
Connection between programmable logic controllers (PLC) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which allows aligning production with business management.
Interoperability Middleware
Interoperability Middleware
The Interoperability Middleware is a software layer that connects and facilitates communication between different systems, applications, or databases, allowing them to share information and work in an integrated manner regardless of their technologies or languages.
L
Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
A management philosophy focused on continuous improvement and the elimination of waste in production processes.
Legato MES
Legato MES
Geprom’s own MES system designed to manage, monitor, and optimize production in real time.
Legato System
Legato System
Platform developed by Geprom to integrate different automation and plant management solutions.
M
MOM Platform
MOM Platform
Suite of Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solutions that integrate production planning, execution, and control processes.
N
NIS2 (Network and Information Security Directive 2)
Network and Information Systems Security Directive 2
European directive that strengthens the cybersecurity of networks and information systems in critical and important sectors. It obliges organizations to implement proactive risk management, incident notification and digital governance measures, at the risk of penalties for non-compliance.
O
On-premise
On-premise
On-premise is a software implementation model in which systems are installed and run on the organization’s own physical infrastructure, rather than being hosted in the cloud.
Order Programming
Order Scheduling
Planning and organization of production and supply orders to optimize time and resources in the value chain.
P
PDA and MDA Devices
PDA and MDA Devices
PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) and MDA (Mobile Digital Assistant) devices are mobile tools used in industrial environments to capture data, manage processes, and facilitate traceability within the plant.
Process Mapping
Process Mapping
A technique that allows you to graphically represent a company’s processes to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
Productivity Management
Productivity Management
Set of techniques and tools used to measure, analyze, and improve the performance of production processes.
Prompt in Artificial Intelligence
Prompt in Artificial Intelligence
Instruction or text input used to guide the response of an artificial intelligence model.
Put to Light and Pick to Light
Put to Light and Pick to Light
Logistics support technologies that guide the operator using light signals to optimize order preparation and distribution processes.
Q
QMS Software
QMS Software
Quality Management System (QMS) application that ensures compliance with standards and regulations, and continuous improvement in industrial processes.
R
Reskilling and Upskilling
Reskilling and Upskilling
Training strategies that enable workers to acquire new skills (reskilling) or improve their current skills (upskilling) in digital transformation environments.
Retrofit and Upgrading of Obsolete Technology
Retrofit and upgrading of obsolete technology.
Modernization of existing automated systems, incorporating new components, software, sensors, or controllers. Allows extending the service life, improving performance, and adapting the installation to new production or safety requirements.
S
Sequencer Warehouse for Orders
Sequencing warehouse for orders
System designed to prepare and release materials or products in an exact order, aligned with the production or assembly sequence. Key in Just-in-Time (JIT) and Just-in-Sequence (JIS) processes.
SGA Demo
WMS Demo
Trial version of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that allows companies to learn about its functionalities before implementation.
Six Sigma
Six Sigma
Process improvement methodology based on reducing variability and eliminating defects through the use of data and statistics.
Skid and Skillet Conveyors
Skid Conveyors
Transportation systems used in assembly lines to move vehicles or other large products.
SLAM 3D
SLAM( Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
SLAM( Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). Tecnología utilizada en robótica y vehículos autónomos que permite construir un mapa de un entorno desconocido al mismo tiempo que el sistema determina su propia posición dentro deél, siendo fundamental para aplicaciones de automatización, navegación y logística industrial.
T
Technology Consulting
Technology Consulting
Specialized service in the analysis, design, and implementation of technological solutions that optimize industrial processes and promote digital transformation.
Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3
"Tier 1", "Tier 2," and "Tier 3"
They refer to the structure of the supply chain, where each level represents a set of suppliers that supply the upper levels.
TTS and KTL Sheet Treatments
TTS and KTL Sheet Treatments
Coating processes applied to metal parts to improve their corrosion resistance and durability.
V
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
It is a unique 17-character alphanumeric code that identifies each motor vehicle in the world.
W
What-if Scenarios
What-if scenarios
What-if scenarios are simulations that analyze potential hypothetical situations (“what if…?”) to assess risks, impacts, or decisions before they occur, facilitating planning and decision-making.
Z
Zero Trust (Confianza Cero)
Zero Trust (Confianza Cero)
A security model based on the principle that no user, device, or service is trusted by default, even within the same network. It requires continuous identity verification, limiting access privileges, and monitoring all interactions to minimize the risk of intrusions.