Data use One of the essential steps on the path to a sustainable factory is the targeted use and networking of data. It enables the flexible control of material flow in production and makes it possible to respond quickly to changes in volatile markets.
The horizontal and vertical integration of systems into the sustainable factory is necessary in order to achieve shorter production lifecycles. The networking of ERP, MES, DCS, and production is key here. New information is generated from the stored production data, enabling increased efficiency through optimisation. Along with the data, there are also challenges associated with the integration of global safety, communication, and security concepts that need to be taken into consideration.
