Manufacturers that have already invested in MES, SCADA and ERP systems have a decision to make as digital factories of the future become the new norm. How do they enable their traditional systems of record to deliver value in an Industry 4.0 world?
Experts say the best way is to adopt an IIOT solution that can integrate with current systems, give them data connectivity and visibility, and optimize industrial processes as we know it.
| “By 2024, 50% of MES solutions will include IIOT platforms to provide near real time data collection and analytics.” – Gartner
Traditional systems like MES, SCADA and ERP rarely work together, creating challenges to accessing data, seeing the big picture, and making profitable business decisions.
Here are examples of how IIOT solutions like Automation Intellect can optimize conventional manufacturing systems:
MES – Traditional MES systems lack the ability to automatically collect production data or provide plant level connectivity. The siloed nature of MES also makes it difficult for organizations to benchmark and improve the productivity of their machines.
IIOT solutions enable MES systems to make data visible and actionable. Flexible IIOT platforms that easily and affordably innovate allow manufacturers to get more out of a monolithic and centralized MES system.
SCADA – SCADA systems are ideal for monitoring and controlling manufacturing processes. What they can’t tell decision makers is what is going right or wrong in a process.
IIOT is taking SCADA to the next level by analyzing data from SCADA systems, and providing actionable insight that improves productivity and reduces costs.
ERP – The transactional data in ERP systems is often entered manually, with the risk of human error and delays. ERP software also lacks connectivity to other manufacturing systems or machines on the plant floor.
IIOT bridges the factory floor and ERP software, with the ability to quickly collect and analyze data. This gives plant leaders insight into root causes in order to improve performance and profitability.
Automation Intellect’s IIOT platform seamlessly connects with legacy and modern systems and machines. It brings Industry 4.0 capabilities to your plant floor, without having to replace systems already in place.
The comparison chart below shows where Automation Intellect fills the gaps not covered by traditional systems.
