Absolutely not. Today, Big Data has become the fourth driver of industry, right after electricity, machinery, and computing.
In Saudi Arabia, factories investing in data are achieving leaps in efficiency, productivity, and cost reduction.
It refers to massive volumes of data collected from equipment, sensors, production systems, and inventory.
This data is then analyzed to extract patterns that enable real-time, intelligent decision-making.
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning
Data-powered Robotics
All of which are driven by data as fuel.
🎯 How Does Data Improve Operational Performance?
Real-time fault detection before breakdowns (predictive maintenance)
Optimizing material flow and production
Intelligent energy management and waste reduction
Highly efficient maintenance and workforce scheduling
🇸🇦 Examples from Saudi Arabia:
SABIC uses big data to optimize thermal furnace performance and reduce energy consumption by over 15%.
Ma’aden relies on data analytics to reduce water usage in mining operations.
The “Made in Saudi” initiative supports the digital transformation of national factories.
📉 Before Data:
Slow decisions
Unexpected breakdowns
Waste of materials and energy
Disjointed management
📈 After Data:
Real-time monitoring system
Proactive maintenance
Uninterrupted production
Instant, AI-powered decisions
💡 Performance development is not just about lowering costs — it’s also about raising product quality, boosting customer satisfaction, and seamlessly expanding in local and global markets.
Today, any manufacturer without real-time analytics of their factory data… is falling behind.