The optimization of production was in the past mainly achieved through improvements in the manufacturing process. This potential is largely exhausted.

Today, the chance for an efficient optimization of production lies in the persistent use of IT. Optimization potential could be made visible through monitoring, merging and evaluating of process, production and equipment data. To achieve this, it is necessary to take into consideration all relevant production areas. This is particularly true for manual activities and defined business processes.

With a manufacturing Intelligence system it is possible to recognize and use such optimization potentials. The system must support two essential core functions. First it must provide all digital collected data from every production area, and on the other hand it must be a portal to all people involved into the production process.

Central portal for employees for all relevant information of daily work

• Documents
• Documentations, standards and guidelines
• Protocols
• Manuals and handbooks
• Work orders and instructions
• Knowledgebase

Central reporting and analysis system for real-time process information

• Key values and performance data
• Plant availability information
• Plant and production logs
• Data analysis and reporting