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Computational thinking in today’s industry

April 5, 2019

Industry Week defines computational thinking as, “A structured approach to problem-solving, which ultimately allows you to come up with a solution that can be effectively carried out by computers, people, or—typically—a combination of both.”

This is a great tool when trying to make business decisions based on statistics. It’s easy to make assumptions, but that can lead to inefficiency. Computational thinking can help you make educated decisions for your company.

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Plex Team

Plex, by Rockwell Automation, is the leader in cloud-delivered smart manufacturing solutions, empowering the world’s manufacturers to make awesome products. Our platform gives manufacturers the ability to connect, automate, track and analyze every aspect of their business to drive transformation. The Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform includes solutions for manufacturing execution (MES), ERP, quality, supply chain planning and management, Industrial IoT and analytics to connect people, systems, machines, and supply chains, enabling them to lead with precision, efficiency and agility.