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Leveraging real-time data across the enterprise

Control Engineering

The integrator used a connectivity module to improve their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other systems to provide better data and information flow throughout the company. Introducing ERP connectivity in manufacturing operations . Asset management insights.

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How data is making a flour mill run smarter and leaner

Control Engineering

Interstates developed a complete control system, drawing packages, network design and implementation, data collection and enterprise resource planning (ERP) integration for a flour mill. Finally, in batching, the blends can be adjusted based on what is known in the source bins. System integration insights.

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Industrial data analysis case studies, effectiveness

Control Engineering

Everybody from the executive suite, the CEO said, wanted this connected shop floor initiative to connect folks on the shop floor, with the data sources, information and knowledge about how to run effectively. A large food and beverage manufacturer had such a problem. The CEO had the five-year vision. Analytics are awesome with context.