Advantages of Connected Manufacturing

Connected Manufacturing?

What is that one key element which plays a vital role in ensuring that the business, manufacturing in particular stays efficient and profitable? 

It is the interconnectivity of the technology.  

Implementing a cloud-based ERP like Acumatica enables this connectivity and collaboration between different departments to work towards a common business goal. With Acumatica, your business can 

• Reduce the operational cost 
• Maximize the efficiency of the workforce 
• Gain access to data to make strategic business decisions 
• Streamline and simplify the operational cycle 
• Access data from any part of the world as long as there is internet connectivity 
• Enhance visibility and gain better control of the operation 
• Leverage faster time to value 

But despite the availability of such robust technology, there are several manufacturing businesses out there that have not shifted from their paper-based approach. Paper-based processing not only lacks connectivity but is also prone to errors. Furthermore, it lacks the much-needed visibility to gain control of the business and is highly disconnected.  Thus your business suffers a greater deal. 

In today’s post, we are going to look at the difference in how connected manufacturing can solve the issues which paper-based manufacturing cannot.  

Performance Data 

You cannot keep a track of the workforce performance data in a heap of papers. But with connected manufacturing, you will be able to track the work. Thus you will know which employee or team is performing how and who is lagging behind.  

Tracking 

Paper-based manufacturing does not allow tracking of the data or the processes and the product’s specification. But such is not the case with connected manufacturing. You are empowered with the tools and technology to keep a tab on the different processes leading up to the production. Thus, this tracking and visibility will help you forecast adequately and make well-informed decisions in the long run.  

Remote visibility 

It is impossible to keep a tab on the processes of production in real-time with paper-based manufacturing. But with connected manufacturing, you will be able to get real-time data on the production processes. This will help you understand the gaps if any. Thus, your business will have a real-time dashboard that will help you access and analyze the data for strategic decision-making.  

Review 

In paper-based manufacturing the review is done, page to page and line by line, Not only is this a cumbersome process, but your workforce potential is getting drained. Furthermore, there is no such function of conducting a review by exception in paper-based manufacturing. But in the connected manufacturing provided by ERP like Acumatica, you can review the data, processes, and event by exception. Thus, the review can be done in a matter of hours.  

Connected manufacturing is of utmost importance to the businesses operating in the manufacturing industry. It makes the manufacturing process free from errors. It provides strong visibility and connectivity to the business. Cloud-based ERP like Acumatica brings this connectivity to your system. Thus, it seamlessly integrates all the departments in one system for transparency and effective communication. If you are looking for an implementation partner, Tayana Solutions can help you quickly and easily implement Acumatica with minimum downtime and no risk to ensure your business stays efficient and profitable.  

Reach out to Tayana Solution’s ERP experts, today!