As connectivity to the cloud expands and captures every step of the
production process— from the machines, people, tools and materials on
the shop floor — new tools are evolving to help manufacturers tackle
some of the biggest challenges they face. The rise of sensors and smart
devices on the plant floor, what we call the Internet of Making Things
(IoMT), will unlock new insights for manufacturers through big data
tools and analytics.
Most manufacturers own very expensive pieces
of specialized equipment. It takes years to assemble the information
necessary to develop optimum operational settings or maintenance
schedules to keep an individual machine in top-notch condition. But
cloud solutions can now aggregate data from the dozens of other
companies using the same equipment. For the equipment maker, that can
provide real-world insight. For the manufacturer, it means more
effective planning, maintenance and utilization. And just as we’ve done
with the consumer Internet, participation can in many cases be managed
through opting in. Share data where you want to get insight, keep trade
secrets private.
Demand for big data on the plant floor is growing. According to the recent State of Manufacturing Study
from Plex Systems, 31 percent of manufacturers said they are currently
evaluating big data needs and opportunities or plan to explore this area
in the coming year. Sixty-six percent said cloud technologies have already improved insights into business.
This
type of anonymized data has historically only been available from the
big survey and research firms. Cloud-based aggregation will help
industries or individual companies identify trends and correlations from
a wide range of real-world information, while still preserving
anonymity and security. By compiling data from multiple sources and
combining information across similar applications and settings, cloud ERP solution
providers can develop both industry-specific and process-specific
analyses, benchmark performance and unlock efficiencies.
(CIO)
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