Foundation First to Enable AI

After a long Artificial Intelligence (AI) winter in the 1980s, AI has been becoming more prominent in our daily tasks. In terms of operational efficiency and innovation, AI is considered one of the key components of Industry 4.0. This vision promises the ability to use AI within traditional manufacturing and industrial practices. However, before any basic to advanced AI features, like large language models (LLMs), can be leveraged, there is a critical barrier: many organizations (especially SMEs) lack the essential data infrastructure and management capabilities. [1]

Sometimes, organizations claim to have a data infrastructure, yet such "infrastructures" turns out to be a combination of Excel files stored in some obscure folder on a non-cloud office PC. A more "advanced" version of this scenario can involve a series of small applications (i.e., scripts) written by employees.

At ADG, we understand that the cornerstone of any successful utilization of captured data within an organization must be fundamentally backed by robust data management. We specialize in establishing comprehensive data management systems that organize, store, and analyze vast amounts of operational data from manufacturing processes. Additionally, we ensure that the costs are sustainable and understandable for the organizations we assist. With this infrastructure in place, we enable the use of AI methods, starting with essential statistical knowledge for improving operational efficiency and preventive maintenance.

To learn more about our robust data management solutions to deliver actionable information, contact us.

References:
[1] : Industry 4.0: Adoption challenges and benefits for SMEs, Tariq Masood and Paul Sonntag, Computers in Industry, 2020