Yokogawa releases OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub
Yokogawa Electric Corp. has announced the global release in all markets other than Japan of its OpreX™ Intelligent Manufacturing Hub, a data integration and visualization solution incorporating robotic process automation (RPA).
By utilizing RPA implemented in a low-code / no-code environment or through customization by Yokogawa, this data integration solution can significantly reduce reporting time. OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub covers the full range of key performance indicators (KPIs), workflows and reporting at every level of the organization, from the C-suite to the plant floor, and employs a single database to integrate and display on dashboards data that customers need to make the right decision at the right time.
Development background. Companies everywhere are looking for the right digital transformation (DX) solutions that will help them to run their businesses more efficiently. One common issue is that the data they need is often scattered across different systems, with no interface available for automatic integrated access. Business intelligence tools are available that can meet this need, but they must be optimized based on each company’s unique infrastructure to minimize incidents, eliminate manual operations, reduce the amount of time needed to generate reports, and ensure a sufficient return on investment, but all this requires considerable domain knowledge and consulting expertise.
As a trusted provider and integrator of industrial automation solutions with deep domain knowledge, Yokogawa has the ability to provide consulting on manufacturing and process control in a wide variety of industries. Based on the company’s understanding of its customers’ infrastructure and business processes, it is able to verify and propose tailor-made solutions that utilize intelligent business tools.
Main features include:
- User-friendly dashboards that visualize data for decision-makers at each layer of the organization: Data from diverse operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) data sources that has been securely integrated in a single database is visualized on feature-rich dashboards. Covering the full range of KPIs, workflows and reporting at every level of the organization from the C-suite to the plant floor, this gives customers access to all the information they need to make informed and timely decisions.
- Drastic reduction in reporting time: By incorporating the use of RPA technology, this solution eliminates the need for manual processes and thereby significantly reduces the amount of time required to generate reports. Leveraging a low-code/no-code environment, customers can create their own RPA software, or turn to Yokogawa for the provision of a customized RPA solution.
The OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub also allows for the drilling down through data to find root causes and gain insights. It is well-suited for use in a wide variety of industries, from oil and gas to chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Along with this solution, Yokogawa will provide holistic support and services through its global network that are essential for the success of any intelligent business tool project, including definition of specifications, training, maintenance and technical support.
Kunimasa Shigeno, a Yokogawa Electric Senior Vice President and Executive Officer and head of the company's Digital Solutions Headquarters, said, “I am pleased to announce the official launch of this solution. Using a pre-release version of OpreX Intelligent Manufacturing Hub, our skilled digital transformation consultants and subject matter experts have already demonstrated their ability to identify and solve issues. In keeping with our aim of being a leader in the system of systems field, this solution allows for the integration of multiple corporate assets, eases collaboration across the organization, and creates a single source of trusted data, giving our customers the information they need to make the right decisions at the right time. And by utilizing RPA, they can dramatically reduce reporting time. This is a proven solution that will enrich user experience and provide both value and a solid return on investment.”
Major target markets: Oil and gas, petrochemicals, chemicals, renewable energy, power, pulp and paper, mining and metal, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and water.
Applications: Data integration and visualization, workflow automation, management of business and plant process data.
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