Mastering efficiency: Leveraging Process Mining in your manufacturing company
- 11/06/2024
Staying competitive
requires more than just keeping up with the latest technologies. It demands a
deep understanding of your operational processes and the ability to optimize
them continuously. This is where Process Mining emerges as a game-changer. By
harnessing the power of Process Mining, manufacturing companies can unlock
invaluable insights hidden within their operations, paving the way for enhanced
efficiency, reduced costs, and improved decision-making.
Unlocking operational insights with Process Mining
Process Mining is an approach that allows companies to discover, monitor, analyze and improve their business processes based on event data captured from various IT and/or OT systems. By visualizing these processes in a clear and intuitive manner, Process Mining enables companies to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and compliance issues that may otherwise go unnoticed.
This newfound visibility empowers decision-makers to make informed choices that drive operational excellence and foster continuous improvement initiatives.
How to get started with Process Mining
As part of the Power Automate suite, Microsoft makes it really easy to access and harness the capabilities of Process Mining by introducing the same kind of low-code interactions that you are used to in the wider Power Platform. It is a platform that you can connect with multiple systems, not only Microsoft-based technology, but also non-Microsoft systems like Oracle, SAP or simply any file or system containing data, from CSV files to full SQL databases.
Microsoft has not only facilitated connectivity across various systems but for users of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (SCM), Microsoft has already developed a ready-to-use integration specifically tailored for Warehouse Management.
9altitudes goes even further and extends the standard Process Mining capabilities in Dynamics 365 SCM for manufacturing companies: Through 9A Advanced Manufacturing for F&SCM you can get insights in your production order related process.
How to use the warehouse material movement analysis template:
In Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management you simply activate “track my warehouse movements” and then all the item movements that are happening through the locations of the warehouse(s) in your organization are nicely tracked.
The Process Mining tool, furthermore, creates an overview of what moves from and to– as well as in what order, giving you insights into how items move around in your warehouse.
Process Mining empowered by Copilot
As with all business
applications from Microsoft, Process Mining is now infused with AI
capabilities: Microsoft Copilot you in using Process
Mining and analyzing results. With a single click you can ask Copilot to
provide the top insights or a summary of the process. You can also ask specific
questions, e.g. "Is
there any re-work in my process?" And if there is such re-work, you
can continue the conversation and ask Copilot "In which activities is the
rework situated?". Thereby you receive a list of the activities the rework
occurs in.
Driving efficiency through Process Mining in manufacturing
In the realm of manufacturing, where every minute and every resource counts, optimizing operational efficiency is paramount. Process Mining offers manufacturing companies a holistic view of their production processes, from raw material procurement to product delivery.
By analyzing this data, companies can identify areas for optimization, streamline workflows, and eliminate wasteful practices. Whether it's reducing cycle times, minimizing machine downtime, or optimizing inventory management, Process Mining provides the insights needed to drive tangible efficiency gains throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
You can take the benefits of Process Mining even higher by collecting both IT and OT data, making your insights more complete.
The essence...
In conclusion, Process Mining holds immense potential for manufacturing companies looking to master efficiency in their operations. By embracing Process Mining technologies and integrating them into their workflows, companies can unlock hidden opportunities, optimize processes, and drive sustainable growth in the ever-evolving manufacturing landscape.
It's time to harness the power of Process Mining and transform your manufacturing company into a beacon of efficiency and innovation.
