From the factory floor to management: Seamlessly linked production and business processes
How IFS.ai Improves your entire enterprise management with AI
In the industrial world, we are experiencing technological changes that are fundamentally altering existing processes. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the center of these discussions. However, for medium-sized companies – especially in industries such as manufacturing, energy and construction – there is an even more important consideration: How can AI be integrated into existing technologies and systems to create real added value? Traditionally, production processes and operational IT systems were largely treated separately. Process control systems regulated machines and operating facilities, while complex IT systems managed business operations. This often led to isolated data silos and limited information exchange. But in today’s era of digital transformation, more and more companies are recognizing that combining these data areas is crucial for comprehensive business intelligence.
What effect does connecting all your company data have?
Imagine your ERP system providing you with real-time data on supply and demand, allowing you to plan your production more efficiently. At the same time, analyzing sensor data from your machines gives you an accurate overview of the condition of your equipment. This way, you can proactively plan maintenance work and minimize downtime.
In the past, this was often a manual and tedious task based on inflexible data exports – typically in Excel spreadsheets that needed to be regularly updated. Today, real-time data is essential and offers enormous opportunities and advantages for manufacturing companies.
Cloud and AI: The perfect combination
Modern cloud technologies make it easier and more cost-effective than ever to capture and process data from production facilities in real-time. Sensors monitoring production machines and other operational facilities continuously deliver data to the cloud. This is where the real magic begins: By combining this operational and business data, companies can gain valuable insights using AI. These insights can, for example, optimize maintenance intervals, make the supply chain more efficient or even enable new business models.
The IFS approach: Holistic AI solutions for businesses
While many providers focus on individual aspects, IFS relies on a holistic solution. With the IFS.ai strategy all relevant data points are connected and specific AI use cases are provided that can be seamlessly integrated into existing processes.
IFS is already supporting numerous companies today in optimizing manufacturing planning and predictive maintenance and field service optimization through the intelligent connection of ERP, operational and field service information.
Currently, over 100 additional industrial AI use cases are on the IFS.ai roadmap, specifically tailored to the needs of different companies. In this way, IFS helps its customers to fully exploit the potential of their data and generate real added value by dissolving data silos.
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