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Learn MoreManufacturing intelligence is transforming how manufacturers make decisions by capturing accurate, real-time production data with full operational context. This gives manufacturers the foundation to unlock key insights, actions, and automations that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and drive on-time delivery. Putting manufacturing intelligence into action does pose some challenges, but we share how manufacturers can overcome them below.
Let’s take a closer look at manufacturing intelligence solutions, what they have to offer, common challenges, and how MachineMetrics can equip your team with the real-time manufacturing intelligence platform to make the most of modern manufacturing.
Manufacturing intelligence captures and analyzes real-time and historical production data from a wide range of sources, including machines, operators, and processes. Instead of focusing on past performance alone, intelligent manufacturing enables immediate, data-driven decisions while also leveraging historical insights.
Traditional methods, such as manual logs, spreadsheets, and siloed ERP systems, are only capable of providing outdated, inaccurate insights. Manufacturing intelligence moves past these decision-making delays and inefficiencies with automated data collection that provides a comprehensive, real-time view of production.
Leveraging machine connectivity and advanced analytics lets manufacturing intelligence software transform manufacturing data into a strategic asset. Real-time visibility, automation, and optimization help manufacturers reduce downtime, improve quality, and track critical metrics to compete in the modern manufacturing landscape.
Adopting manufacturing intelligence systems provides manufacturers with a wide range of benefits that give them a competitive edge in the modern manufacturing landscape. Replacing outdated manual reporting methods lets manufacturers take a new approach to informed decision-making.
For a system to deliver its full potential, it relies on four core components – data collection, data processing, data visualization, and predictive analytics.
Machine connectivity provides a vital foundation for intelligent manufacturing, aggregating real-time data from every machine on your shop floor.
Collected data must be processed and contextualized. Synchronizing machine data with other key systems, most importantly ERP, provides complete visibility into your operations.
Data and insights are visualized through features including out-of-the-box reports and dashboards, an operator interface, as well as workflows and notifications. Manufacturing intelligence platforms take data and provide deeper insights that can pinpoint inefficiencies and predict future outcomes.
Your organization can significantly improve operations with a modern system, but you need to implement it properly to unlock the full benefits. MachineMetrics has helped many manufacturers implement manufacturing execution system intelligence seamlessly through our structured approach.
There are certain challenges to overcome to unlock the full benefits of manufacturing intelligence. Data siloes are among the most prominent, with important information scattered across disconnected systems. MachineMetrics eliminates this issue with seamless integration for ERP, MES, and other systems.
Resistance to change is another hurdle to overcome. Employees who are used to doing things the way they’ve always been done may be hesitant to embrace change. MachineMetrics provides a streamlined and intuitive platform that allows for an easy transition and improves the experience for workers at every level.
Scalability is also a potential concern. As a company grows, it needs to know that its manufacturing intelligence platform can grow with them. The MachineMetrics platform is designed to scale, offering a solution that can expand alongside your production operations.
Intelligent manufacturing software aligns well with lean manufacturing principles, helping teams tackle a variety of key areas.
Manufacturing intelligence unlocks the door to tracking and utilizing a variety of KPIs in real time, delivering accurate, actionable insights.
There are some common misconceptions that keep manufacturers from embracing modern solutions. If you think that manufacturing intelligence is only for large enterprises, that simply isn’t true. MachineMetrics provides a scalable solution that’s perfect for mid-sized manufacturers as well.
There is also a misconception that manufacturing intelligence means replacing existing ERP/MES systems. In reality, manufacturing intelligence integrates with existing systems to leverage all the data they have to offer. However, MachineMetrics’ platform provides an effective solution for manufacturers with or without an existing MES.
Manufacturing intelligence provides an effective solution for manufacturers today. However, technology continues to develop and create even more opportunities. AI is one area at the cutting edge of manufacturing intelligence, with the potential to improve production scheduling, predictive maintenance, and control.
Digital twins are another developing trend. Manufacturers can create virtual replicas of facilities at every level, including individual machines and how they work together. This supports improved simulations, allowing teams to see the results of production schedule changes before committing to them.
Manufacturing intelligence isn’t a luxury – it’s something that your team needs to compete in the modern landscape. Leveraging real-time data, predictive analytics, and automation positions your team to optimize efficiency, improve quality, and reduce operational costs.
The MachineMetrics Production Intelligence Platform can meet all your needs for production monitoring, predictive maintenance, and production schedule intelligence. Discover how MachineMetrics can put manufacturing intelligence to work for your team by booking a demo today.
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