Would an airport allow flights without a tower full of screens showing exactly where every aircraft is located? Never. But complex businesses today are frequently flying without integrated data, nor any real visualization of their critical processes.

Data has become critical to any manufacturing operation, but only properly utilized data. The sheer volume and complexity of this data can be overwhelming. This is where data integration and data visualization come into play, transforming raw data into actionable insights. In this article, we delve into the role of data integration and data visualization in smart manufacturing.