For discrete manufacturers managing complex production environments, this problem affects daily decisions about scheduling, costs, quality, inventory, and customer delivery. According to Zebra Technologies’ 2024 Manufacturing Vision Study[1], only 16% of manufacturers report having real-time visibility across production operations. Production teams focus on what is happening on the shop floor. Quality teams can identify defects at the source, reducing costly rework and improving traceability. They have created an environment where production, finance, operations, quality, and leadership all work from the same real-time information.