As advanced Industry 4.0 technologies enter the marketplace, manufacturers are re-thinking the role of traditional MES and SCADA systems in modern plants.
Manufacturing leaders under pressure to increase overall plant performance are realizing systems developed pre-IoT cannot support the demands of a digital factory.
While MES and SCADA are not going away, smart manufacturers are implementing innovative Industry 4.0 solutions that allow them to collect, analyze and act on data insights.
“70% of executives consider Industry 4.0 technologies their top priority” McKinsey Global Expert Survey
We’ve outlined challenges and initiatives facing manufacturers today, and why integrating IIOT solutions with traditional systems is the only way to compete and profit in today’s modern industrial environment.
Performance and Efficiency Improvements
MES and SCADA: Traditional manufacturing systems were designed to concentrate only on the management and control of resources, workflows and plant processes. They fall short of providing manufacturers with meaningful and actionable data that can improve machine performance and increase revenue.
Automation Intellect: Our pre-built software is designed to collect, analyze and visualize data at the machine, line and plant level. The actionable insight provided by Automation Intellect enables manufacturers to increase throughput, decrease downtime and improve profitability.
Flexibility to Scale and Innovate
MES and SCADA: On-premise MES and SCADA systems have grown to become complex, siloed systems with slow development cycles and costly customizations.
In addition, the rigid nature of MES and SCADA make it difficult to adapt to the changing needs of the business and the market.
Automation Intellect: Our software is flexible and scalable, whether your IIOT journey starts on one line or machine or across an entire plant.
We have a development team dedicated to rapid innovations and new features that help manufacturers increase revenue and remain competitive.
“One of the top 5 reasons manufacturers change MES is because their vendors aren’t flexible enough to adapt to the current needs of the business.” Gartner
Connected Plant Floor
MES and SCADA: MES and SCADA systems were never designed to integrate data from multiple machines and sensors on the plant floor. The siloed data prevents plant leaders from getting a holistic view of plant operations in order to quickly take action and make improvements.
Automation Intellect: Our solution is able to connect to all legacy and modern devices on the plant floor. We use one of the most flexible edge devices on the market that enables our software to automatically collect data and provide real-time performance visibility.
“Plant focused MES systems are no longer sufficient because operations and KPIs must be consistent across all manufacturing lines and plants” McKinsey
What’s the right solution for your organization?
For most manufacturers, this is not an either/or decision. Organizations with existing systems are extending their capabilities with Industry 4.0 solutions like Automation Intellect.
Get quick payback with no risk
Manufacturers using Automation Intellect gain real-time, remote visibility into machine and plant performance. This allows them to make immediate, data-driven decisions that increase productivity and operational efficiencies, yielding the following improvements:
- Increase in Revenue Due to Downtime Insights (case study)
- Increase in Revenue Due to Additional Parts Produced (case study)
- Rapid and Consistent OEE Improvement (case study)
- Fast ROI (case study)
Automation Intellect’s pre-built solution can be deployed in days, no IT expertise required on your end. Our implementation includes full training and customer support from our Customer Success Team.
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