We regularly see manufacturers asking the same questions: Why do some production runs consistently beat estimates while others fall short? Which suppliers create the most schedule disruptions? When should you reorder inventory versus relying on safety stock? Your ERP system holds these answers but extracting them requires manufacturing-specific analytics expertise.
Start with one critical area where analytics can deliver immediate wins. Prove value, then expand. National Institue of Standards and Technology( NIST)’ s data analytics guidelines for smart manufacturing systems provide valuable frameworks for selecting appropriate analytics tools and integrating them with your existing systems.
Your Competitive Advantage
Rea’ s data analytics team has developed analytics frameworks specifically for manufacturing and distribution operations. We understand what it’ s like to shut down production lines at 2 AM when systems fail. We know what really matters in your operation.
We help you identify the most valuable insights hiding in your data and show you how to act on those insights to drive measurable results.
Chris Holmes
Principal chris. holmes @ reaadvisory. com
614-652-5917
Your competitors aren’ t waiting. Neither should you.
This article is the final part of a 4-part series on ERP systems. For the complete ERP implementation roadmap, read our other articles in this series: Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Guide, Maximizing Return on Investment: ERP Assessment and Selection, and Executing Your ERP Implementation: From Selection to Optimization. For more manufacturing insights, subscribe to our newsletter.
About the Author
Chris Holmes, CPA, CMA, MBA, is a Principal at Rea specializing in data analytics, visualization, and engineering for manufacturing operations. With over 15 years of experience helping manufacturers turn raw data into actionable insights, Chris combines technical expertise with a practical, people-first approach to technology adoption. He works out of Rea ' s Dublin office and can be reached at( 614) 652-5917.
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