Connecting Teams and Data: A Path to Better Decision-Making in Manufacturing
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Manufacturers face challenges in decision-making due to siloed data and departmental priorities. Engineering, procurement, and operations often operate independently, leading to short-term focus over long-term strategy. To adapt to pressures like AI and electrification, companies must connect data across functions, enabling informed decisions that consider the entire business impact.
The disconnect in data leads to inefficiencies, with teams unable to see dependencies until late in the process, resulting in wasted time and resources. As the pain of disconnected data is expected to increase significantly in the coming years, proactive measures are essential. Companies that address these issues early can prevent costly problems and enhance their operational resilience.
To improve decision-making, manufacturers should establish cross-functional teams that include members from engineering, procurement, supply chain, and finance. This collaborative approach, often referred to as a Center of Excellence, is crucial for standardizing processes and leveraging shared data effectively. By focusing on people and processes before technology, organizations can create a more integrated and agile operational culture.
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ManufacturingDive.com · Greg Toornman, Strategic Advisor at CADDi and former Global Vice-President of Sales & Operations Planning / Execution and Supply Chain at AGCO CorporationThis briefing is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting and is provided for industry information and news discovery. The original report and source publication are credited and linked where applicable. RobotToday does not claim ownership of third-party source material.
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