Manually monitoring a multitude of machines and adjusting them can be difficult as they reach the limit of human capacity. A shortcut is needed for operators so they can prioritize urgent tasks.
Manufacturing speed
Making smart factories’ flexibility and speed the most vital link in any manufacturer's’ future is a challenge in the manufacturing sector.
Compability
Designing the base product or platform from widely available components to avert backorders and ensuring electronics are upward compatible from one product model to the next.
Cost Pressure
Manufacturers need to bridge the gap between manufacturing operations data and the exponentially increasing intelligence of the products they produce.