Abstract
Overview
Introduction
Real-time data in manufacturing is receiving increasing attention throughout
the industry as manufacturers look to further streamline supply chain
processes and remove waste from their manufacturing operations. The concept
has been around for some time now, but it is only recently through
technological innovation and increased market pressures that manufacturers are
further focusing their efforts.
Scope
- This report looks at what manufacturers believe real-time data to really
be, and where they think it can fit within their businesses.
- Also covered is how real-time data sits within different process groups
such as 'plan', 'source', 'make', 'deliver' and 'return'.
- Within each process group, products from different types of technology
vendors are analysed to see exactly how the IT market is responding to demand.
- Finally, the European market for networking, and the global market for
RFID are forecast. This infrastructure will underpin real-time data solutions.
Report Highlights
'Make' provides one of the areas of manufacturing with the most potential for
real-time data-driven benefit. For manufacturers to really improve their
production-related processes they need to be able to better understand what is
happening on their shop-floor and how top-floor systems are interacting with
it.
Networking can support real-time data within manufacturing in a number of
different ways. These include linking shop-floor automation systems with each
other as well as business systems, connecting geographically dispersed plants
or facilities and facilitating collaboration between different business units
and personnel.
The pharmaceutical and CPG industries will be facing the strictest government
and customer mandates while the automotive industry, already one of the most
RFID-enabled industries, will be looking to continue its supply chain
refinement, reduce warranty costs, enhance parts management and improve
configuration management in production.
Reasons to Purchase
- Understand what manufacturers believe real-time data to be and where they
think it can benefit their businesses.
- Identify key areas for implementing real-time data within manufacturing
businesses and how some vendors are developing products accordingly.
- Assess the market opportunity for both networking and RFID technology
within the manufacturing industry.
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