Automated Data Collection
Automated data collection creates value
✅ Complete real-time overview
✅ Less waste, better operations
✅ Lower energy costs
✅ Simple ESG reporting
✅ Deeper production insights
Why Automated and Centralized Data Collection Creates Real Value in Production
Automated data collection is no longer just a “nice-to-have”—it is the foundation of modern, competitive manufacturing.
When data from machines, ERP systems, operators , and energy consumption is gathered in one place, it provides a level of insight that none of the systems can deliver on its own. It is precisely this insight that PLEET makes available.
A holistic understanding instead of data silos
At many companies, production data is scattered across various locations:
- The machines record operation, stops, and output
- The ERP system handles orders, materials, and scheduling
- Operators have the practical knowledge regarding deviations and their causes
- Energy consumption data is stored in meters, bills, or separate systems
On their own, these data sources provide only a fragmented picture. But when they are combined automatically and in real time, the company gains a complete overview of what is actually happening in production—and why it is happening.
From Raw Data to Valuable Insights
When data flows freely between systems, the company can begin to identify patterns, correlations, and causes that would otherwise remain hidden. This makes it possible to:
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficient processes
- Anticipate problems before they arise
- Optimize Planning and Capacity Utilization
- Improve quality by linking errors and deviations to specific incidents
- Document performance for customers and to meet certification requirements
- Understand energy consumption across machines, production lines, and time periods
When energy data is linked to production data, it becomes possible to see exactly where and when energy is used—and what drives that consumption.
This opens the door to both optimization and cost savings.
Energy Data as the Key to ESG Reporting
ESG requirements are becoming increasingly comprehensive, and many companies spend an unnecessary amount of time manually collecting energy data.
With PLEET, energy consumption data can be automatically collected, organized, and linked directly to production. This provides:
- Verifiable and valid ESG data
- Automated Framework for CO₂ Calculations
- Ability to track energy consumption in real time
- Insight into energy-intensive processes, enabling the company to reduce consumption and costs
This makes ESG reporting easier, more accurate, and far more valuable.
Real-Time Insights as a Competitive Advantage
When data is collected automatically and displayed in real time, managers and operators can respond immediately. This means:
- Less downtime
- Faster Problem Solving
- Better coordination between production and planning
- Greater reliability of supply
- The ability to shift energy-intensive processes to times of lower demand or lower energy prices
Real-time data makes production more agile, energy-efficient, and resilient—and that has a direct impact on the bottom line.
The operator’s role is becoming more important
Automated data collection is not about replacing the operator’s knowledge—quite the opposite. When the operator’s input is combined with machine data, ERP data, and energy data, their experience is documented and translated into concrete insights for improvement. This creates:
- Better Decisions
- More Accurate Analyses
- A Stronger Culture of Improvement
The result: Smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable production
By collecting data from across the entire value chain—including energy consumption—the company gains a data-driven foundation that enables it to optimize operations, quality, planning, and sustainability. It is precisely this cohesion that PLEET provides
Number of stops, grouped and broken down by cause
Real-time overview of 1 machine
Efficiency Overview
Efficiency Overview: 2 Machines
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