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Greater need for data and insights in the brewery
Magee believes most brewers are not actually losing out by falling behind on these averages , but by not having the data to know how they are performing in the first place , and a false perception that the software needed to gain these insights is only for industry giants .
“ Data and insights are everything in a manufacturing setting ,” he said . “ We frequently speak to brewers who don ’ t know how much beer they ’ re producing , how much they could produce , or what causes unplanned downtime . The inertia and an over-reliance
THE EASY COLLECTION AND UNDERSTANDING OF PRODUCTION DATA WILL HAVE A BIGGER IMPACT THAN YOU THINK ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE . on outdated paper-based data tracking cause major inefficiency , hard costs , opportunity costs , supplier issues and more .
“ Harnessing this data is much easier and cheaper than most people think and can be achieved through simple , automated software that integrates manufacturing performance data in real time . The industry can combine better data with the ‘ buy Australian ’ mindset and budget boost to gain a much stronger foothold in the beer Australians drink .”
OFS helps companies master their manufacturing processes , giving them visibility across their performance , and capturing vital production line data and insights .
From live dashboards to customisable reports , every part of OFS ’ s software solution is designed to make it easier for companies to master their manufacturing process , gain valuable insights and repeatedly use them to make informed decisions that improve processes and drive efficiency – regardless of their level of technical expertise .
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