Analytics
Data , quite possibly the most valuable tool in a modern manufacturer ’ s arsenal in a post-pandemic and increasingly disruptive environment ( shortages , BREXIT , and supply chain complexities ).
More and more , manufacturers are applying data and analytics to their operations and processes to optimise supply chains , improve forecasts , develop propositions , and monitor machine usage and reliability .
Those already adopting a data-first , analytical strategy stand to ride the disruptive wave by tapping into real-time and historical data to predict future outcomes and identify potential issues , which ultimately leads to a proactive approach compared to a reactive one .
“ By gathering data at every opportunity and examining workflows , points of inefficiency can be quickly identified and the real issues exposed . A data-first strategy promotes looking under the hood of the business to assess in granular detail where time and money is being wasted and where weak points might present a security risk ”
- Francois Zimmermann EMEA Field CTO , Tableau Software
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