What if we stopped flying blind?
Today, in many factories, decision-making still feels a lot like poker: we bet on gut feelings, cross our fingers… and only discover the real numbers too late.
But here’s the truth: the data is already there, in the machines, the processes, the shop floor.
You just need to capture it, understand it, and share it to finally make decisions that are faster, smarter, and less stressful.
Welcome to the era of connected data. Let us break it down for you 👇
Why can’t management always see what’s happening on the shop floor?
Let’s be honest communication between the floor and the office isn’t always smooth.
😿 Shop managers struggling to report info?
😿 OEE still tracked manually on Excel?
😿 Machine breakdowns only discovered… the next Monday?
The result? Decisions are taken too late or based on guesswork.
Not because people are bad at their jobs, but because the right information doesn’t arrive at the right time or in the right place.
What production data should you connect (and why)?
Spoiler alert: You don’t need thousands of data points. These key indicators make all the difference:
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OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) : the ultimate performance indicator 💪
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Downtime & micro-stoppages : to understand what’s blocking flow
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Quality data : scrap rates, rework
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Energy/noise/vibration consumption : bonus points for advanced monitoring
And guess what? That data is already in your machines.
You just have to listen to it.
How do you connect this data and make it speak?
1. Capture data directly from the machines
➡️ with non-intrusive sensors like KEYPROD (no wiring, plug & play)
2. Centralize it all in a shared platform
➡️ so everyone sees the same thing, in real time
3. Decide faster, and more accurately
➡️ “Why is this line underperforming?” → “Oh, frequent stops on Press 2” → “OK, let’s act now.”
No more delayed Excel sheets. No more post-mortem meetings.
Who benefits?
🧑🔧 Operators → they see their own performance and know where to improve
👷 Shop managers → no more chasing after missing info
🧑💻 Production leaders → decisions based on reliable, real-time data
🧑💼 Executives → finally, strategic decisions rooted in operational reality
👉 In short: less time lost, more peace of mind for everyone.
Real-world case: how Proform cut machine downtime by 70%
Proform, a leading expert in cold pipe forming, faced a daily production headache:
➡️ A heterogeneous fleet of custom-built machines
➡️ Manual data collection on paper
➡️ Poor visibility on downtime, hard to trace and act on
“Before KEYPROD, everything was written down by hand. Compiling the data took us a huge amount of time, with high risk of errors. " Thomas LEROY, Operations Director - Proform
What they implemented:
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KEYPROD IoT sensors installed on continuously running machines (3 shifts)
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Operators and managers trained to track and report stoppage causes
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All data centralized and visualized in a shared real-time platform
Measurable results:
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70% reduction in downtime from format changes
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Dozens of hours of production recovered
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Bottlenecks clearly identified through detailed flow analysis
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Targeted action plans prioritized by machine and cause
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Boost in competitiveness, with better use of capacity
But beyond the numbers, it changed the way people worked.
Operators took ownership of the tool, identified recurring issues, and proposed real solutions.
The outcome? Smoother communication between floor and office, and faster, more coordinated decision-making.
“Thanks to KEYPROD, we were able to optimize action plans, focus on the right issues, and improve our competitiveness." Yoann HAMON, Production Manager - Proform
In short: better decisions start with better data
Production data shouldn't stay locked in the workshop. When it’s connected, visible, and shared, it becomes a powerful lever for performance and clarity.
And with a simple, plug & play solution like KEYPROD, you don’t need to be an expert to get started.
👉 Curious to see how it would work in your factory? Request your free demo or diagnostics here.
