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21 May 2025 | Tascomp Ltd

Digitisation in Manufacturing: Unlocking Efficiency, Boosting Performance, and Moving Ahead

Manufacturing is changing fast. The old ways - manual data collection, gut feeling, and delayed feedback - aren’t cutting it anymore. To stay competitive, businesses need precision, speed, and control. Digitisation delivers exactly that.

PlantRun is a powerful real-time production monitoring system designed to give manufacturers complete visibility over their operations. By capturing live data directly from machines, PlantRun eliminates the inaccuracies of manual entry and provides instant insights into performance, downtime, and efficiency. Its comprehensive features go beyond standard OEE tracking, offering energy monitoring, reasons for stoppages, and seamless integration with existing ERP and MES systems. With PlantRun, manufacturers can access the accurate, actionable data needed to drive continuous improvement and make informed decisions with confidence.

Downtime is profit lost - real-time data makes the difference
One of the most common issues in manufacturing is unplanned downtime. Stoppages caused by machine failures, slow-running equipment, and process inefficiencies can significantly impact productivity and profitability. Without accurate data, it’s impossible to identify root causes or develop effective solutions - leaving manufacturers to rely on guesswork. PlantRun tackles this head-on by providing detailed, real-time tracking of machine utilisation and downtime. It pinpoints exactly when, where, and why issues occur, enabling maintenance teams to respond faster and implement targeted improvements. The result? Reduced downtime, informed decision making, and a noticeable boost in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Another frequent challenge is managing energy consumption. As energy costs continue to rise and sustainability becomes a priority, understanding where and how energy is used is essential. Most factories, however, have limited visibility into their energy usage. PlantRun addresses this by analysing machine activity to provide energy usage estimates straight out of the box. For businesses seeking deeper insights, full energy metering can be added to deliver precise data on consumption patterns, inefficiencies, and potential savings. This dual approach gives manufacturers the flexibility to start small and scale up their energy monitoring capabilities as needed - helping them manage energy more efficiently and improve their sustainability credentials.

Errors in data recording are another costly issue. Relying on operators to manually enter performance data introduces inconsistencies and mistakes that can skew reporting and hinder decision-making. PlantRun eliminates this risk by capturing data directly from machines, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Automatic live logging means that production data, downtime logs, and efficiency reports are always reliable - providing management with the insights needed to make informed decisions quickly and confidently.

Information is power - but only if people can access it. PlantRun puts real-time production data at your fingertips. Downtime tracking, job selection, engineer callouts - it’s all there, available on tap. This level of accessibility means faster responses, fewer delays, and a factory floor that runs like clockwork. With instant access to accurate data, operators and managers alike can collaborate more effectively to resolve issues before they escalate.
 
Grant funding makes investing in PlantRun a no brainer
One of the biggest barriers to digitisation is cost. But there’s good news. Businesses can access 50/50 matched funding through Made Smarter and other government-backed schemes to support digital transformation. This funding significantly reduces the financial burden of implementation, making it easier than ever for manufacturers to adopt PlantRun. With a faster return on investment and ongoing operational improvements, the financial case for digitisation has never been stronger.

The future of manufacturing belongs to those who embrace real-time data. Precision beats guesswork. Automation beats inefficiency. Manufacturers who adopt digitisation today will dominate tomorrow.

PlantRun makes it possible. Are you ready to move ahead?








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