Make Smart Manufacturing a Reality
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions
- Process Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
About The Customer
Some fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing companies and food service companies.
The Challenge
Small changes in productivity equal large gains for the bottom line is true for fast-moving consumer goods and food service. However, traditional Statistical Process Control is now facing limits.
The Solution
Using Wi-NEXT's IIoT hardware and IBM's Predictive Quality and Maintenance (PMQ) software, Wi-NEXT is able to offer a combined solution unparalleled in the IIoT industry. Hardware Components - Wi-NEXT IIoT hardware Software Components - IBM Predictive Quality and Maintenance (PMQ) software
Data Collected
Maintenance Records
Operational Impact
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