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applies to industry. So, let’s unpack it. IIoT uses sensors to collect previ- ously unavailable data on equipment, parts, inventory and even personnel. Data are shared with existing systems in an interconnected smart system, and executives can analyze reports based on that data. In many cases, the sensors provide critical information required to increase efficiency and
streamline operations.
IIoT systems facilitate machine-to-
machine intelligence and interaction so that the systems learn to become more efficient based on available data points and traffic patterns. That way, the proverbial left hand knows what the right hand is doing. And the data col- lected can be used in reports for analysis by executives and operations personnel seeking opportunities to increase oper- ational savings and revenue.
While seemingly complicated, IIoT is a logical extension of the ever- increasing automation and connectiv- ity present inside of today’s modern plants. Its net result can impact quality control, predictive maintenance, sup- ply-chain traceability and efficiency, sustainable and green practices, and even customer service.
Bringing It Together
For Pacesetter Steel Services, Inc., a national processor and distributor of flat-rolled steel with processing facil- ities in Atlanta, Chicago and Houston, IIoT holds great promise.
“There are so many ways we can use sensors to streamline our opera- tion,” says CEO Aviva Leebow Wolmer. “I believe that we need to constantly investigate new technologies and figure out how to integrate them into our business.”
Pacesetter works with Industrial Intelligence, LLC, a managed service provider that offers turnkey IIoT prod- ucts, to install sensors in each of its facilities. Dashboards allow manage- ment to view information in real-time and make decisions leading to increased efficiencies.
“Access to real-time data for answer- ing a question or figuring out a solution
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