What is Role-Based Access Control?
Role-Based Access Control, or RBAC, is the structured way to control who can access, modify or execute what in a manufacturing environment. Instead of assigning rights to individuals, permissions are grouped into roles such as operator, quality, maintenance or production manager.
Why RBAC matters in production
Manufacturing systems control real processes. Without controlled access, wrong settings, unapproved changes or data leaks can directly impact quality and output. RBAC protects critical functions and keeps responsibility clear.
RBAC in daily operations
Operators, quality engineers, planners and IT all use the same systems. RBAC ensures each role sees and can do only what is needed for their job.
Compliance and security
RBAC supports regulatory and security requirements by ensuring only authorized users can make or approve production-critical changes.
Business value
RBAC improves security, reduces errors and makes production systems easier to operate and audit.
