Written by Gareth Chamberlain, Network and Cyber Security Specialist
…when it’s a Phoenix Contact ILC.
Today, the need for visibility into process data by senior management is not a desired feature, it is a requirement.
By having this functionality, any deviation from set objectives for business performance can be addressed in a timely manner. This way, performance can be kept at optimum levels at all times and continuous improvements can be made to the manufacturing process.
The key to becoming more efficient is to obtain real time data from the manufacturing process as it occurs and, as quickly as possible, enter this information into a relational database.