80% of Production Data Remains Unused – CSP Shows How to Turn It into Measurable Results

In modern production facilities, enormous amounts of data are generated every day, yet the majority of this data remains unused.

In modern production facilities, enormous amounts of data are generated daily: machines provide process metrics, sensors monitor conditions, and MES and ERP systems document operations – often several gigabytes per day. Yet the majority of this data goes unused.

Studies show that only around 20% of captured production data is actually incorporated into analyses and decisions. The rest remains idle – along with enormous potential for optimization.

"Many companies already have the data, but no systematic access to the information that really matters," explains Valentin Wolferseder, Team Manager IPM at CSP GmbH & Co. KG. "That’s wasted value creation – and it’s avoidable."

* The consequences of unused data:

- Quality issues remain undetected for too long
- Downtime and disruptions are handled reactively rather than proactively
- Scrap costs increase
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) potential remains untapped

* Process Data Management as the Key to Efficiency

CSP GmbH & Co. KG offers IPM (Integrated Process Data Management), a proven solution that addresses this challenge. IPM turns data into actionable insights – in real time, across systems, and intuitively usable.

"Our customers don’t just want to see data – they want to understand what it means," Wolferseder continues. "With IPM, we link process and quality data, identify patterns, and enable fact-based decisions. This turns data blindness into operational clarity."

* Benefits of the IPM System:

- Intelligent linking of data from machines, sensors, and IT systems
- Real-time monitoring and automatic anomaly detection
- Transparent analysis of downtime, quality issues, and process deviations
- Traceable, auditable documentation of quality metrics

* Digitalization with Substance

Especially in times of high energy costs, supply chain constraints, and growing quality pressure, every resource counts – including digital ones. Production data is not a byproduct but a strategic success factor. Companies that use their data effectively not only improve quality and efficiency but also strengthen their future viability.