Course Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Data-Driven Manufacturing

• Defining Manufacturing Data Types
• Big Data in Production Systems
• Industry 4.0 and Operational Data Use
• Overview of Real-Time and Historical Data

Module 2: Key Operational Metrics and KPIs

• Throughput, OEE, Cycle Time, Scrap Rate
• Creating Metrics Dashboards
• Role of KPIs in Daily Management
• Linking KPIs to Strategy

Module 3: Data Collection and Integration Tools

• Manual, Sensor-Based, and Digital Inputs
• Data Aggregators and Industrial Gateways
• MES and SCADA Data Sources
• Integrating ERP and IoT Data

Module 4: Data Analysis Techniques for Manufacturing

• Descriptive and Diagnostic Analytics
• Time-Series Analysis for Process Monitoring
• Root Cause and Correlation Analysis
• Excel, Power BI, and Tableau in Practice

Module 5: Visualizing Data for Action

• Best Practices in Dashboard Design
• Visualization for Floor Supervisors
• Alerting and Notification Systems
• Final Group Exercise: Design and Present a Dashboard