In the 21st century, manufacturing data has not been fully recognized for the value it brings. This data helps the manufacturing industry gain deeper insights into complex processes and make precise business and operational decisions. At the industry level, production data provides a competitive advantage. However, despite these benefits, the 2018 Big Data and Information Security Report ranked the manufacturing sector last in recognizing the value of data.

Today, we are witnessing an "era of transformation," and the manufacturing industry can no longer ignore the vast amounts of data it generates. This creates an urgent need for data to not only inform decision-making but also actively work for manufacturers by optimizing production operations. This marks a critical step in shaping the democratization of manufacturing data.