The rise of dashboards in manufacturing

For the past two decades, dashboards have been widely used in manufacturing due to the rise of Business Intelligence (BI) tools. A manufacturing dashboard is a real-time visual representation of a manufacturing process, typically in graphical or chart form , displaying key performance indicators (KPIs) or metrics. These dashboards provide an intuitive view of production processes and can be customized for each user. For instance, an operator may require a view of each spindle, its position, and its current condition, while a manager may require a manufacturing KPI dashboard that shows the same KPIs for grouped equipment.

Traditional dashboards are error prone

While dashboards have been instrumental in providing data and insights to manufacturers, they have their limitations. Traditional BI dashboards may struggle to identify intricate patterns within vast datasets, leading to inaccurate results that can impact business decisions. Additionally, extracting insights from dashboards and presenting them in an understandable format can be time-consuming and prone to human error, especially when dealing with large volumes of data.

LLMs: Transforming data interaction

LLMs offer a more dynamic and user-friendly approach to interacting with data. They enable users to engage in a dialogue and ask follow-up questions through natural language queries, eliminating the need to navigate multiple dashboards. LLMs can automatically analyze large datasets, identify patterns and trends, and suggest tailored reports and visualizations.

By integrating LLMs, manufacturers can access data right on their cell phones, providing manufacturing managers with data at their fingertips. LLMs can also provide predictive insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and optimizing outcomes. For example, LLMs can analyze historical and real-time sensor data to predict potential quality issues before they occur, allowing proactive quality control measures.

i-5O is using LLMs to accelerate data availability for manufacturing managers

At i-5O we’ve partnered with enterprise start-up unicorn, Cohere , to build the first of its kind manufacturing chatbot that will allow manufacturing managers to access their data anywhere on any device through a simple Q&A interface. For example, a manager might be on the production floor dealing with bottleneck issues and wants to know the downtime for a given station as well as compare it to the previous shift to see if the performance dropped. They can send a simple text message to our system and the information will be provided to them on the spot. They no longer have to go to their desks to log in to a dashboard to get the data. In this way manufacturing managers can sort issues fast with the data available to them at all times.

In conclusion, LLMs are the future of interacting with data in manufacturing. They provide a more efficient, accessible, and dynamic way of accessing data, empowering manufacturers to make informed decisions and stay competitive in an ever-evolving industry. At i-5O we’re at the forefront of using LLMs to improve the user experience for manufacturing managers who are struggling with dashboards.

LLMs: The Future of Interacting with Data in Manufacturing

BY KHIZER HAYAT

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The rise of dashboards in manufacturing

Traditional dashboards are error prone

LLMs: Transforming data interaction

i-5O is using LLMs to accelerate data availability for manufacturing managers

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