Manufacturing companies are under pressure to improve productivity, profitability and innovation in a global pandemic – making sure that data assets are safe and accessible is one of the most important initiatives for companies to tackle. In this discussion, you will hear from Michael Watson from Microsoft and Martin Boyd of stay proactive with automated alerts and updates Profisee for specific steps you can take to build a solid foundation for data in place that can drive agility, effectiveness and success.

In order for manufacturing to grow into an efficient and digital company, it must be able to accept and harness data – but how can you do this if your data is inconsistent, insufficient or insufficient? A successful data strategy for manufacturing must be based on solid governance. This will ensure that the data is stored, accessed and accessible in a timely way.

The top performers in the manufacturing sector are adopting a comprehensive approach to managing data that includes implementing an MDM hub to consolidate the customer, vendor products, and other important information into one repository. This lets teams easily access the information they require and helps them to work together.

It also allows manufacturers to create a digital trace of what happens to their parts during production, which is essential for diagnosing production issues and enhancing tests and processes. It allows you to determine the issues that occurred on a particular machine during a specific run and why, which enables you to respond faster in times of crisis and become more resilient as an organization.