Real-time plant/ERP integration

Manufacturing companies need to synchronize operating decisions made using ERP systems with plant floor operation because events at production plants directly affect business goals. Plant/ERP gateways allow companies to leverage production information to improve asset efficiency, reduce manufacturing cycle times, and provide reliable delivery dates to customers when orders are placed. Once companies understand the business advantages of plant/ERP integration, they must realize that ERP systems don´t want raw sensor data from manufacturing plants. Calculations must be supported with predefined data transformation routines. Similarly, data unification software addresses the problem of inaccurate plant data. Finally, flexible analysis tools enable all employees to understand how their actions impact the cost and profit of the manufacturing business