ERP, MES, IoT, in-house tools, shared Excel files...
You might have all (or most) of these, yet your production still looks like a collection of tools that don't really speak to each other.
You’re not alone.
Today, one of the biggest barriers to industrial digitalization isn't a lack of technology, it's a lack of data centralization.
The data exists, but it's scattered, siloed, and duplicated. The result? Decisions are delayed, or worse misaligned.
👉 In this article, we break down the real challenge of industrial data centralization and how to solve it without starting from scratch or breaking everything.
The problem: powerful tools... working in silos
Each of your systems has its role:
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Your ERP plans orders and logistics
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Your MES manages real-time production
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Your IoT captures machine data
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And spreadsheets... try to fill the gaps 😅
But without a central hub, you’re left with:
🔄 Repetitive manual data entry
⏱️ Delays between what happens on the floor and decisions being made
👀 Fragmented views, difficult to act on
📉 Slower or misaligned decisions
Centralizing data: a technical challenge, but also a human one
Centralization isn't just about making systems "talk" to each other.
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Organizing data flows to make them reliable, timestamped, and qualified
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Creating a single source of truth that everyone can access
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Breaking silos between teams, departments, and systems
💬 "We had data everywhere, but nothing that brought it together in real time. As a result, we had no clear view to make fast decisions." Methods Manager, Aerospace Industry
How KEYPROD fits into your digital ecosystem, without disrupting it
Unlike many IT projects, KEYPROD requires no system overhaul, no long deployment, and no change in your internal processes.
👉 It doesn't replace your systems, it enhances them.
KEYPROD offers:
✅ Automated data exports to your visualization tools (e.g: Telelogos)
✅ Structured, contextualized data: timestamped, geolocated, and qualified
✅ Real-time monitoring and dashboards
✅ Zero intrusiveness: your current systems keep running as-is
🎯 The result: your data is centralized, your dashboards are up-to-date, and your visibility improves, without rebuilding your stack.
Real example: How Johnson Electric unified shop floor and reporting
At Johnson Electric, the team had tools… but data was everywhere:
📉 Scattered across handwritten notes
🕓 Reporting took hours to compile
❌ And decisions lacked real-time alignment
"Before KEYPROD, it was hard to centralize anything. Reporting took forever and the data was always outdated." Luca MILLIOT, Methods Engineer, Johnson Electric
What they implemented:
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Non-intrusive KEYPROD sensors on winding and assembly lines
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Exported data integrated into their reporting tools
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Real-time KPIs with no more need for Excel
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Maintenance optimization through consolidated data
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A single flow of information from the shop floor to management
"With KEYPROD, we now have reliable, usable KPIs that feed directly into our tools. It helped us save time, standardize processes, and motivate the team." Victor ROUX, Production Manager - Johnson Electric
🎯 The result: less duplication, 100% digital reporting, faster response times, and a real bridge between operations and leadership.
What you gain with effective data centralization
🔗 A seamless digital chain between planning, production, and reporting
📉 Fewer errors, no more double entry
📊 Clean, structured, and ready-to-use data
👥 Teams aligned around the same information
⚡ Immediate gains in clarity and reactivity
In summary
Centralizing your industrial data isn't a luxury or a "someday" project.
It's the foundation of a fluid, responsive, and aligned operation, where tools and people work in sync.
And with a solution like KEYPROD, you can make it happen without changing your IT system, without disrupting production, and without waiting 12 months.
Want a more streamlined, 360° view of your factory?
Try KEYPROD for free and discover how to centralize your production data, without rebuilding your stack.
