Data-driven manufacturing
Data from decisions, decisions from competitive advantage!
This is the power of data-driven manufacturing!
Why should you implement data-driven manufacturing?
For manufacturing companies, the biggest challenge in recent years has been maintaining predictability. Constantly changing raw material prices, uncertain delivery times, rising energy and labor costs – only those who can react quickly and accurately will survive. Data-driven manufacturing offers the opportunity to base daily and strategic decisions on real data rather than intuition.
By collecting and organizing data, full transparency of the manufacturing process becomes achievable. This not only improves reaction time but also supports cost control and better utilization of machines.
What benefits does data-driven manufacturing provide?
With digitally collected information, not only do post-analysis tasks become easier, but real-time decision-making also becomes more informed. The data generated during manufacturing processes clearly shows where bottlenecks exist, which machines are underperforming, or why a particular phase of work takes longer than expected.
By applying data-driven manufacturing:
Scrap rates decrease,
Lead times improve,
Workforce scheduling can be optimized,
Maintenance becomes predictable,
The entire manufacturing process becomes more predictable.
Together, these factors significantly increase customer satisfaction and profitability.
How should the data-driven approach be implemented?
The process doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s not necessary to digitalize everything at once. The first step is to map out where data is already being generated (e.g., machine feedback, work orders, inventory movements), and by linking and structuring this data, the gradual transition can begin.
Even a few well-chosen measurement points can provide significant help for daily decisions. The most important thing is that the data is easily accessible, transparent, and reliable.
Who is data-driven manufacturing for?
This approach is not exclusive to large companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises also have access to digital tools and software that enable data-driven operations. In fact, for these companies, development investments often pay off faster, as even small optimizations can provide a significant advantage.
The key is to view it not as a technological investment but as a long-term business strategy. Data-driven operations provide a stable foundation for growth – in any market environment.
Should decisions be made by data?
BerényiSoft Ltd. is a strong advocate of the data-driven approach. Our experience shows that manufacturers who take action early and incorporate structured data into their operations quickly see a return on investment – and gain an advantage in the long term.
Contact us to learn how you can shift your business focus from intuition to data!
