Manufacturers looking at Industry 4.0 solutions often debate between a pre-built, out-of-the-box solution versus a customizable software platform they can purchase and configure to meet their needs.
As more manufacturers transition to IIOT, most are discovering the benefits of pre-built solutions outweigh those of customizable platforms which require more time and resources, take longer to deploy, and sometimes years to realize ROI.
The Benefits of Pre-Built Industry 4.0 Solutions
Fast ROI
Manufacturers looking for fast time to value benefit from the rapid deployment of prebuilt Industry 4.0 solutions which are designed to be used quickly. Most can be implemented in a day or two with the ability to achieve ROI in months. Customizable solutions require time to develop, configure, connect, and test, which can often take 6 months to a year.
Cost Effective
Pre-built solutions are lower in price because the cost involved in developing the software is distributed among a large number of users. There can often be hidden costs associated with customizable solutions because the time and resources needed to configure and customize can be unpredictable.
Connectivity
Rather than getting locked into a platform with a specific hardware, many prebuilt solutions offer manufacturers the ability to connect to most devices and machines, both legacy and modern.
Automatic Updates 
Users of pre-built software benefit from the ongoing and continuous improvement made to the technology. You’ll have the peace of mind knowing the automatic updates have already been tested and are ready for use. Updates and new features for customized solutions must be made by internal teams and can take months to develop.
Few Resources Required
Most manufacturing organizations don’t have the internal bandwidth or expertise needed to connect, configure and customize Industry 4.0 software. The lengthy and risky process of customized solutions takes resources away from business critical initiatives. Pre-built solutions, on the other hand, requires very little time from internal staff.
Automation Intellect’s pre-built, out-of-the-box solution offers the fastest time to value in the market. Manufacturing clients using our machine performance software have seen productivity improvement in as little as 30 days.
- Implementation is a simple, low disruption process that takes just days (Read Case Study)
- We handle all of the tag and configuration files for you!
- Agnostic technology can connect to modern and legacy devices and machines
- Integrates with existing ERP and MES systems
- Scale fast within a plant or organization
Automation Intellect gives manufacturers real time insight into machine performance and allows them to begin making production improvements immediately. Eliminate manual processes and have confidence knowing Automation Intellect is watching your machines for you.
