Manufacturing visibility is vital.
In a complex environment, manufacturing leaders that understand what’s happening in the business have a distinct advantage. This comes with access to information – not just about data, but also about insight into systems and processes so they can use technology for visibility, agility and responsiveness in today’s business environment.
Managing growth and keeping costs down were obviously top priorities, but the research also indicated that manufacturers feel greater visibility into their data is essential.
Information allows manufacturers to:
• Make quicker decisions, often related to products and materials.
• Share data with the extended enterprise.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, through data sharing with the relevant bodies to
ensure compliance.
• Confidence that customers are getting safe goods that are of suitable quality.
• Understand where materials have come from.