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38 SMT007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2022 4. Is all data from your production line available in one central location? w No (1 point) w Yes (2 points) Centralizing your data-gathering is efficient and helps identify correlations of data from one piece of equipment to another. 5. Is data currently being used to diagnose issues in your manufacturing line? w No (1 point) w Yes (2 points) This is the real power of data. Again, when data is gathered and filtered with the goal of gen- erating actionable information that influences process, it produces efficiencies that are other- wise only attained through luck—and we know what a risky strategy that can be. 6. Is diagnosis of the line automated or manual? w Manual (1 point) w Automated (2 points) The adage "time is money" was never truer than when you identify manufacturing issues early and address them immediately. 7. Are adjustments to manufacturing process that result from data analysis automated or manual? w Manual (1 point) w Automated (2 points) Automating data collection, analysis, decision- making, and implementation results in maxi- mum efficiency and minimum waste. 8. From cleaning to final inspection, is all data collected on the line available in an easy-to-read dashboard? w No (1 point) w Yes (2 points) Visualizing data in a dashboard is another opportunity to identify meaningful relationships between equipment on your manufacturing line. 9. Is the data from other departments integrated with manufacturing data? w No (1 point) w Yes (2 points) Combining data from other departments, such as sales and purchasing, can further support decision-making and efficiency. 10. Is data presentation tailored to its intended audience? w No (1 point) w Yes (2 points) Data that is relevant to managers, for example, differs from what may be relevant in the C-suit. Tailoring data to its recipients is a great way to reduce noise and improve decision making. ——————————— Scoring your quiz is simple. If you hadn't guessed already, give yourself one point for every (1) answer and two points for every (2). • 10-13: Don't beat yourself up, but perhaps use this as a wake-up call. • 14-16: You are on the right track, but there are still some efficiencies to be had. • 17-20: Wow, you're leading your industry in best practices. Great work! Collecting and organizing data can be as daunting as it is useful. inking strategi- cally about your data, with a focus on making it meaningful and actionable, is important to staying competitive in modern manufactur- ing. In a recent conversation with Philip Sto- ten, he remarked on a future of "data haves and have-nots." I hope this quiz helps you ensure that you land amongst the former rather than the latter. SMT007 Dr. Bill Cardoso is CEO of Creative Electron. To read past columns or contact Cardoso, click here.