Why is a single tool necessary?
Many manufacturing plants operate several systems simultaneously: MES, SCADA, ERP, CMMS, BI, and HMI. Each is responsible for a part of the process, but together they form a complex and not always coherent puzzle. Operators, managers, and directors often have to switch between systems to get a complete picture of production—and that means time, errors, and a lack of transparency.
AndonCloud as a single tool
AndonCloud combines the best features of many classes of industrial systems and integrates them into a single solution.
In practice, AndonCloud covers:
100% of the functionality of Andon systems (status visualization, signaling, notifications),
67% of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) functionality,
60% of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) functionality,
60% of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) functionality,
53% of BI (Business Intelligence) functionality,
38% of DSS (Decision Support System) functionality,
56% of HMI (Human-Machine Interface),
and selected PLC and ERP functions.
What roles does AndonCloud support?
AndonCloud is a system designed for the entire enterprise – it supports various roles and departments, responding to their specific needs:
CEO – sees a consistent picture of the entire company (UR, production, warehouse, quality) without switching between systems.
Production Director – controls OEE, KPIs, and the implementation of production plans, makes investment decisions based on reliable data.
Warehouse/Logistics Manager – has full synchronization of inventory and material flow with production.
Foremen and Shift Managers – monitor order fulfillment in real time and respond to deviations.
Operators – record statuses, report downtime, and have access to up-to-date documentation.
Maintenance specialists – handle breakdowns, use predictive maintenance, analyze repair history.
Quality departments – record non-conformities, analyze defects, and implement corrective actions.
Planning and logistics – synchronize schedules, plan resources, and collaborate with ERP.
What does the company gain from AndonCloud?
- A consistent source of information for the entire company
- Order and harmony – everyone knows where to find information.
- A common reporting language – managers and specialists use consistent KPIs.
- Full transparency – the CEO sees exactly what they need without having to switch between different systems.
- Faster decisions and fewer errors thanks to automation and process integration.
Summary
AndonCloud is an omnichannel system for the entire manufacturing enterprise.
It combines the functions of many industrial systems. It provides data to everyone in the organization, from the operator to the CEO.
This provides the company with a monitoring tool and a central platform. This platform helps with planning, supervision, and decision-making. It really improves efficiency and competitiveness.
Using one system is like speaking the same language. Everyone knows where to find information, and everyone uses the same signs.
AndonCloud – one system, all roles, full transparency.
