Author: Ralph Weiss, Winshuttle

The core task of maintenance has always been to prevent accidents and malfunctions in order to ensure the value and operational readiness of the plant(s).

Seventy-five percent of the manufacturing industry is feeling pressure to get products to market faster, according to a recent study by application data management specialist Winshuttle. Various dynamic forces play a role here, which may have a significant impact on the individual market segments.

Data is the new currency. The correct collection and management of data lays the foundation for more transparency and efficiency as well as lower costs. The "first-time-right" principle is considered the silver bullet with lean processes and reliable data.