The manufacturing industry is undergoing a digital transformation that is reshaping how products are designed, produced, and delivered...
...One of the key drivers of this change is the availability of real-time insights from various sources, enabling manufacturers to optimise their processes and stay ahead of the competition. 81% of manufacturing facilities already rely on data analytics to improve productivity, so it comes as no surprise that manufacturers are seeking opportunities to enhance their data visibility.
In this blog, we explore what real-time insights are, why they’re important to manufacturing operations, and how to access them.
Real-time insights are data-driven insights that are generated and delivered as soon as the data is collected and processed, without any delay or latency.
They’re generated from various sources, such as sensors and machines that monitor the performance, condition, and status of the production equipment and processes, and can be delivered in different formats, such as:
Dashboards and reports that display key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and trends
Alerts and notifications that warn about potential issues, risks, and opportunities
Recommendations and actions that suggest optimal solutions, best practices, and improvement plans
Real-time insights are important in the manufacturing industry because they can help to:
One of the ways that manufacturers can gain real-time insights is by implementing an integrated automation system.
An integrated automation system is a combination of hardware and software that enables the control, monitoring, and optimisation of various processes and operations in a manufacturing business.
Integrated automation systems handle the collection of data from different components, such as sensors, machines, robots, and cameras, and use this data to generate and provide the real-time insights to the operators, managers, and engineers that need the data visibility.
In addition to data benefits, integrated automation systems can also help manufacturers automate tasks, such as scheduling, quality control, maintenance, and troubleshooting, and improve the safety and security of the plant.
Ultimately, real-time insights are essential for the manufacturing industry to thrive in the digital era. By leveraging real-time data, manufacturing companies can gain a competitive edge, improve their performance, and achieve their goals.
To harness the power of real-time insights, manufacturing companies need to invest in the right technologies, such as integrated automation systems.
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