
By having processes run in an automated and real-time monitored manner, companies can ensure compliance with legislation and requirements for safety. Automated processes have security features inbuilt, such as shut down and alarm, that can prevent accidents and safeguard workers and machines. Besides, legislative compliance can become easier, with automation providing for documentation for audits and reporting in detail regarding compliance with requirements for safety and quality.
Monitoring and automation systems allow for effective use of manpower, energy, and raw materials. By comparing information derived from many sources, such systems allow companies to assess efficiency in terms of use of resources and identify areas in which savings can be achieved through less use of resources. For instance, automation can coordinate distribution of materials to production, and monitoring can track consumption and detect consumption inefficiencies. Cost savings and operational efficiency in companies arise through such automation and monitoring systems.