How Data Sets from Diverse Geographical Locations are Centrally Collated
12 January 2024
This article will discuss the importance of capturing and processing interrelated data from multiple facilities and processes; the Industrie 4.0 problems the industrial sector faces with data capture across multiple facilities and processing the information centrally; and the solutions that can be applied to get data sets from diverse geographical locations to drive digital transformation initiatives
Industrial automation and the interconnected smart factory that defines Industrie 4.0 are concepts that apply to every area of a production line or industrial endeavor. Industrie 4.0 does not start and stop at individual facilities. It also takes into consideration the performance of multiple facilities with interrelated goals, the supply chain, and tiered service providers charged with meeting customer demand. The interrelated systems and processes required to successfully accomplish industrial tasks are part of the industrial ecosystem that Industrie 4.0 business models seek to optimize.
