{"id":9810,"date":"2021-10-06T12:36:06","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T19:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=9810"},"modified":"2025-05-13T10:00:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:00:56","slug":"what-is-connected-manufacturing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/what-is-connected-manufacturing","title":{"rendered":"What is Connected Manufacturing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9811&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<b>Connected manufacturing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a business strategy that enlists cloud computing to make use of operational and business data for greater visibility, efficiency, control and customer service. This strategy will be a key factor in determining which businesses are able to thrive in the future. As more and more companies adopt a connected manufacturing approach, utilizing technology such as <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/manufacturing-erp\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufacturing ERP<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">software, the more industries rely on (and customers expect) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2022\/01\/manufacturing-automation-what-does-it-mean-for-manufacturers\">manufacturing automation<\/a>, digitization and data usage. Businesses that don\u2019t harness the many benefits of connected manufacturing are likely to fall behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Connected Manufacturing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With manufacturing becoming more and more part of the digital economy, the expectation to work faster while delivering better quality and customization is also increasing. Thankfully, a connected manufacturing strategy addresses these needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary benefits of connected manufacturing include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost Savings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Do you often have excess inventory or too much scrap? Is customer demand hard to predict? ERP software allows businesses to connect their operations and acquire valuable business data to make more informed, cost-effective decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visibility <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; When you connect your people, processes, production and supply chain, you have full visibility and control. You know what\u2019s happening in real time, and you can act in real time when adjustments need to be made.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Productivity <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; You\u2019re not only able to utilize financial resources better, but personnel and time as well. While many fear that connected manufacturing and the use of smart software will result in job loss, Industry 4.0 technologies aren\u2019t about replacing humans. They\u2019re about helping personnel be better utilized and therefore more productive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; With the right software, businesses can leverage automation to eliminate mundane tasks so staff can focus on more fulfilling and revenue-driving endeavors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customer Satisfaction <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; When your business is running more smoothly and efficiently, your responsiveness, quality and service improve, and your customers notice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Thanks to cloud computing, users can access systems anywhere, anytime via mobile devices, saving time and allowing key people to stay connected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analytics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Data can make all the difference in the success of a business. When you can\u2019t see that you have a problem, you can\u2019t fix it. Having real-time and historical data empowers businesses to respond more quickly to issues and make more accurate strategic decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Connected Supply Chain Management<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A critical part of connected manufacturing is having a connected supply chain. A connected, end-to-end supply chain provides comprehensive visibility across a manufacturing enterprise, its suppliers, customers, carriers, outsource partners and other trading partners. Integrated supply chain operations and management help manufacturers better anticipate customer requirements and supply chain demand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing<\/span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/connected-supply-chain\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connected supply chain<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strategies increases responsiveness and intelligence across the supply chain. Enabled by<\/span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/real-time-information-increasingly-important-for-manufacturers\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real-time data<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collected from and shared with supply chain partners, manufacturers gain a rapid and more intelligent approach to supply chain decision making. When manufacturers optimize<\/span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\/connected-supply-chain\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supply chain connectivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they gain insights required to avoid supply chain disruptions and exceed customer expectations with the comprehensive collection of operational supply chain data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Connected Manufacturing is the Future<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though you may feel like your business is steady right now, change is constant to remain relevant. As we move toward Industry 4.0 and beyond, the increase in shop floor automation, additive manufacturing, cloud computing, analytics, mobility and the use of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is only becoming more prevalent. Adopting a connected manufacturing strategy now puts businesses at a greater advantage when inevitable industry changes occur. Connected manufacturing provides an agility and adaptability that gives businesses a competitive edge and puts them in the position to make informed, strategic decisions. Businesses that wait for more direct indicators that it\u2019s time to adopt a new approach will be further behind those adapting to change right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a Connected Manufacturing Environment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a connected digital environment, start with a system that allows for efficient collection and sharing of data. Smart manufacturing runs off valuable data. Enlist an enterprise system that offers instant data visibility in real-time that\u2019s easy to access, and analyze data collected in ways that generate real business value. Also, connect your enterprise to Internet of Things (IoT) technology and other collaborative platforms to optimize traceability, plant maintenance and overall integration. This breaks down silos and maximizes benefits across all of your manufacturing teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we delve further into Industry 4.0 manufacturing adoption, the need for connected manufacturing will only become more necessary to business success. To maintain a competitive advantage, the time to review your own connectivity and processes is now. If you\u2019re ready to discuss how connected manufacturing<\/span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/solutions\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solutions<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help your business prepare for the change ahead, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/about\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QAD<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can help guide your journey.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9811&#8243; 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