Welcome to the
SAS® Digital Toolbox
for Manufacturing
A collection of resources
for production innovation
Analytics and AI are at the forefront of a new data-driven revolution on the production floor. Cloud-native SAS® Viya® AI/ML analytics software is built to optimize production performance within automotive, industrial and process manufacturing.
On this page you will find our most relevant and up-to-date resources with the information and inspiration you need to leverage your factory data to unlock the immense potential of your digital transformation.
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Optimize Maintenance Cycles
WORLDWIDE MANUFACTURING INSIGHTS REPORT
AI in Manufacturing: Enabling Business-driven Factory Innovations
With predictive maintenance supported by AIoT, manufacturers can optimize maintenance cycles to improve uptime and avoid unexpected breakdowns. Discover how digitally mature manufacturers outperform their non-digital peers in terms of revenue, cost reduction and profit.
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Georgia-Pacific
SAS® AI and advanced analytics allows Georgia-Pacific to predict machine failures meaning a 30% reduction in unplanned downtime and a 10% increase in OEE. This is their analytics story.
Improve Production
Quality
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Computer vision for product quality
Computer vision is an effective AI-powered tool that trains computers to proactively identify defects early in production. Benefits include reduced waste and ensuring consistently high manufacturing quality.
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USG
USG Corporation relies on SAS® to streamline every step of the manufacturing process and predict quality issues, ensuring maximum quality and profitability across the value chain.
Maximize Equipment Efficiency
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Drive next generation performance with real-time connected manufacturing
An introduction to digitalization can help manufacturers harness data from connected devices to ensure that assets run at maximum efficiency for improved throughput with lower costs.
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SSAB
With real-time sensor data and IoT analytics from SAS®, SSAB can prevent 80% of unplanned events such as equipment malfunction, accidents and defects to ensure high OEE and consistently achieve production goals.
Sustainability and Energy Optimization
FORBES INSIGHTS STUDY
Are manufacturers prepared for sustainability?
Lower energy costs and environmental footprint are becoming increasingly relevant for manufacturers. This global survey reveals several key takeaways to compare where you stand against the competition and how to improve sustainability efforts.
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Wienerberger
Using AI to handle fluctuations in energy consumption in the manufacturing process, Wienerberger optimizes energy use and reduces CO2 emissions significantly. The solution won the 2021 MIMA Award for sustainability.
Meet Manufacturing KPIs
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5 steps to Accelerate Value from your Industrial IoT Data
Outlines five steps industrial leaders can follow to extract value from factory data and how to develop and evaluate a comprehensive IIoT strategy for competitive advantage and business results.
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Bekaert
Through implementing SAS® models and democratizing analytics across the organization, Bekaert can improve production efficiency and reduce costs, leading to stronger revenues and profit.
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About SAS®
SAS® is the founder and the future of analytics. Since 1976, SAS® has empowered customers worldwide with the fastest, most productive analytics software and services. Today SAS® is a trusted analytics partner for ~90% of the Fortune 100® companies or their affiliates.
Manufacturing analytics and AI solutions from SAS® enable you to tune production operations for minimal cost and risk, while capitalizing on data as an asset that helps you deliver innovative services and quality products.
Get in touch with our manufacturing analytics team and discover how SAS® can help you meet your strategic manufacturing production needs.