Why a lack of transparency slows down your production

Production Transparency: The Key to Efficient Manufacturing

In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency is not just an advantage—it’s critical for survival. Yet, many companies struggle with a fundamental issue: lack of production transparency. This article explores how missing real-time data hinders your processes and how manufacturing digitalization with Cloud MES provides solutions.

Hidden Cost Drivers: Lack of Production Transparency

When Gut Feeling Guides Decisions

A Deloitte study reveals that 86% of manufacturers consider real-time data essential. Yet, many rely on gut feeling, paper notes, and Excel sheets. This lack of production transparency leads to a “blind flight” in production control.

Data often exists but isn’t available live on the shop floor. Delayed capture and manual transfer make corrections costly or impossible.

The Four Main Issues

• No Real-Time Data: Deviations are only detected after escalating into issues.
• Manual Data Capture: 70% of companies capture data manually, causing errors and delays (ML Council).
• Lack of Root Cause Analysis: Issues recur due to unanalyzed causes, with 80% longer response times (LNS Research).
• Data Silos: ERP, PDA, and MES systems are isolated, lacking a holistic view (Gartner).

These issues result in low OEE, extended downtimes, quality problems, and reduced competitiveness.

The Solution: Digital Production Clarity

The Transformation

Manufacturers must shift from reactive hindsight to proactive real-time action. The solution: cloud-native MES like SYMESTIC, connecting physical and digital worlds.

Benefits of a Modern Cloud MES

• Real-Time Transparency: Monitor KPIs to detect deviations early.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Precise data instead of gut feeling.
• Automated Data Capture: Eliminate manual errors.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify patterns for systematic improvements.

A Real-World Example

A mid-sized manufacturer implemented SYMESTIC and achieved within one week:

• Equipment Availability: From 59% to over 84%.
• Production Time: 18.5 additional hours per week.
• Savings: Over €2,700 in one week.
• Output: Up to 30% more without additional resources.

Four Steps to Transparency

1. Connect Gateway: Link to existing pulse or digital signals without IT intervention.
2. Secure Data Transfer: Encrypted transmission via mobile network.
3. Configure Signals: Simple naming and activation in the system.
4. Customize Dashboards: Display relevant KPIs for your use case.

Result: Production data visible where needed—live on the shop floor, clear, and ready to use—in under 3 hours.

SYMESTIC: Revolutionizing Production Transparency

SYMESTIC leads the market for Cloud MES, offering a fast, straightforward solution for production transparency. Over 5,000 daily users, from mid-sized firms to global corporations, trust SYMESTIC.

Unique Features

• Rapid Implementation: From gateway to live dashboard in under 3 hours.
• No IT Intervention: Encrypted data transfer via mobile network.
• Intuitive Interface: Dashboards usable without training.
• Mobile Access: Data available via browser or app.

Conclusion: The First Step to Digital Production Clarity

Production transparency is not a distant vision but a current necessity. Cloud-native MES like SYMESTIC enable a shift from reactive analysis to proactive action—without complex projects or high costs.

Begin Your Digital Journey

SYMESTIC’s Cloud MES delivers results in 3 hours. Experience manufacturing digitalization with our free 30-day trial.

• Rapid Integration: Connect 1-2 machines.
• Real-Time Transparency: Analyze KPIs over 30 days.
• Risk-Free Testing: Optimize without commitment.

SYMESTIC supports global leaders like Yanfeng and Eberspächer in over 20 countries.

Conclusion: Production transparency is the key to efficiency and competitiveness. With SYMESTIC, start today—simple, fast, and future-proof.