production data centralization
https://future-wiki.win/index.php/Why_Digital_Transformation_Consulting_Matters_for_Industrial_IoT_and_Smart_Factories
We used to have spreadsheets and silos everywhere, but centralizing production data finally gave us one source of truth. Now inventory, quality metrics, and machine outputs all live in a single dashboard, so we can spot bottlenecks instantly without interrupting anyone.