assemblywhere
Assemblywhere is a framework for coordinating assembly work across distributed manufacturing networks by embedding geospatial and logistical context into planning and execution. It describes systems that connect design data, bills of materials, inventory, capacity, and transportation information across multiple facilities to enable location-aware routing of work orders and dynamic replanning of assembly sequences.
The term has appeared in industry discussions of Industry 4.0 and distributed manufacturing to describe architectures
Core components typically include real-time visibility of work in progress, cross-site scheduling and task assignment based
Potential applications include multi-site electronics manufacturing, automotive module assembly, and repair or refurb networks where modules
Benefits cited for assemblywhere include improved throughput, reduced intra-network transportation, shorter lead times, and greater resilience
Status and adoption: assemblywhere remains a conceptual framework with ongoing pilots. Realizing its potential depends on
See also: distributed manufacturing, Industry 4.0, digital twins, supply chain orchestration.