Manufacturing Analytics Platform

Your Foundation for a Data-Driven Factory

Embrace Industry 4.0 and unlock the true potential of your manufacturing data with ASK.BI, the platform designed to convert data into actionable insights for smarter decision-making.

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Benefits

Accelerate Digital Transformation Journey with ASK.BI

Strategic Benefits of ASK.BI

Advanced Capabilities
Basic Functionality
Operational Efficiency
Strategic Growth
Streamline 
reporting & analysis
Actionable 
Insights
Integration & 
Compatibility
Enhanced 
Collaboration

Key Features

Drowning in Data, 
Starving for Insights?

ASK.BI is a unified analytical platform that helps manufacturers overcome the challenge of turning raw data into actionable intelligence, enabling data-driven decision-making to optimize processes and achieve business goals.

Transforming Data into Decision-Making

Data from Various Systems
 (SQL, MQTT, IIOT - IGNITION)
Digital Strategy Alignment
Unified Analytics
Data Aggregation
Informed 
Decision-Making

Addressing Key Concerns

Why Leading
Manufacturers Trust ASK.BI

ASK.BI understands that choosing a data analytics solution is a significant decision for manufacturers.

Cybersecurity

ASK.BI is a unified analytical platform that helps manufacturers overcome the challenge of turning raw data into actionable intelligence, enabling data-driven decision-making to optimize processes and achieve business goals.

Fast to learn

ASK.BI empowers everyone in your organization, from operators to executives, to easily access and leverage data insights, regardless of their technical expertise. With an intuitive, drag-and-drop designer, ASK.BI simplifies the creation of new insights, making data analysis accessible to all. Its user-friendly interface is specifically designed for real-world manufacturing environments.

Integration – Open arhitecture

ASK.BI uses an API-first approach to integrate seamlessly with existing systems, supporting protocols like MQTT and Sparkplug. It connects with ERP, MES, SCADA, and leading cloud platforms like Google Cloud and Snowflake for advanced analytics and scalable digital transformation.

Scalability

Built to grow alongside your business, ASK.BI adapts to evolving needs, including new data sources and increasing volumes. ASK.BI is a future-proof investment that ensures your data analytics solution remains effective as your business expands and changes.

Use Cases

Real-World 
Applications of ASK.BI

Production Efficiency and OEE Monitoring

Use Case: ASK.BI enables manufacturers to monitor production efficiency in real-time, leveraging data from PLCs and other shop floor systems to calculate OEE and related KPIs.
Business information, at least as far as I'm concerned, is essential today. Without it, you are always a little behind or you find out later that some things are going to happen. Or how they will turn out, even though they have already happened. Maybe you don't know because you haven't had a chance to process the data properly.
Luka Novak, director of the leading edge banding producer in the region, BLAŽIČ

Work Order Lifecycle

Use Case: Blažič, a company with a large customer base and extensive product catalog, needed to efficiently manage its financial data and reporting processes.
It's not just about the tomatoes being red and tasty, but also how that translates into profits.
Aleš Okorn, CEO of the leading tomato producer in the region, Paradajz

Inventory Management and Optimization

Use Case: EUROCOM, a company with a vast inventory of 40,000 SKUs, faced challenges in managing its stock efficiently. They implemented ASK.BI to gain better control over their inventory and optimize stock levels.
Without good analytical support, we would be lost. The time savings are huge. We have sales, purchasing, and inventory under control. We have one truth in the company and we always get the answer to our question in ASK.BI
Maša Martinjak, company specializing in school supplies, office materials, and business and promotional gifts, committed to quality and innovation, EUROCOM

Real time overview and projections

Use Case: Paradajz d.o.o., the company behind the LUŠT brand, utilized ASK.BI to gain a deeper understanding of its sales performance and trends. The company wanted to track sales data at various levels, including overall sales, sales by product, and sales by customer

Food &
 Beverage

Use Case: Optimize production planning and inventory management, reduce waste and spoilage, ensure consistent product quality, and track key performance indicators like OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).

Automotive
Industry

Use Case: Monitor production line performance in real-time, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, track quality metrics, predict equipment failures, and improve supply chain visibility.

Consumer 
Goods

Use Case: Analyze sales trends, forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, track product performance, and personalize customer interactions based on buying behavior.

Logistics & 
Distribution

Use Case: Improve route optimization, track shipments in real-time, monitor warehouse inventory levels, and gain insights into delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

Roadmap Highlights

Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Manufacturing

ASK.BI is committed to continuous innovation to deliver a comprehensive and cutting-edge data analytics solution for manufacturers.

Advanced Decision-Making Systems with Enhanced Analytics and Visualization Capabilities -TEXT-TO-MDX

This module revolutionizes user interaction with complex datasets by transforming natural language queries into database-executable MDX queries using large language models (LLMs). By delivering real-time insights through narrative-driven analytics and interactive dashboards, TEXT-TO-MDX significantly enhances user experience and streamlines decision-making processes across various domains.

Digital Twin Integration – ASK.BI UNS Module via MQTT

This module integrates Digital Twin functionality into the Unified Namespace (UNS) using MQTT. ASK.BI becomes an MQTT client, enabling seamless IT and OT data visualization. By leveraging MQTT’s event-driven architecture, fragmented data sources are unified into a single namespace with hierarchical metadata for accurate context.

Interactive Visualization Tools for UNS Data  

This module uses SVG, GeoJSON, OLAP, and Time Series databases to create real-time, drag-and-drop dashboards for UNS. It simplifies complex IT/OT data relationships, enhancing efficiency, predictive maintenance, and decision-making, all tailored to UNS-specific needs.

MPQMS – Manufacturing Performance and Quality Monitoring System

Designed for manufacturing, MPQMS uses advanced anomaly detection, OLAP technology, LLMs, and AI to monitor performance and quality in real time. It identifies anomalies, sends automated alerts, and offers actionable insights, enabling proactive decisions, optimized resources, and improved communication between the shop floor and management.

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Embrace Data-Driven Manufacturing with ASK.BI

ASK.BI helps manufacturers transform their businesses by providing a platform that breaks down data silos, aggregates data from across their systems, and visualizes that data to empower data-driven

Average turnover of the last 12 months

Provides a broader view of payment trends over a longer period.

Age of oldest open receivables

Highlights potential collection issues by tracking the duration of outstanding receivables.

Actual payment deadline of a partner

Identifies any delays or deviations from payment agreements.

Agreed payment deadline of a partner

Monitors adherence to agreed payment terms.

Last payment of a partner

Shows the date of the most recent payment.

Current state of all open receivables of a partner

Tracks outstanding payments from customers.

Days sales of inventory (DSI)

Measures the average number of days it takes to sell inventory, highlighting inventory efficiency.

Inventory value

Tracks the total financial value of the inventory.

Stock levels by product

Provides insights into the quantity of each product in stock, helping to avoid overstocking or stockouts.

Inventory turnover rates

This KPI allows EUROCOM to analyze how quickly inventory is sold and replenished, enabling them to identify slow-moving or obsolete items.

Cash Flow Statement

Monitors the movement of cash in and out of the business.

Profit and Loss Statement

Tracks revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period.

Balance Sheet (BS)

Provides a snapshot of the company's assets, liabilities, and equity.

Operating results by months

The finance dashboard for IPI (income statement) displays this KPI, ena

Trend analysis over time

Helps identify seasonal patterns, growth trends, and potential areas for improvement in sales strategies.

Sales by customer

Enables analysis of sales patterns for different customer segments.

Sales by product

Allows tracking of the performance of individual products.

Net sales value

Or the current month and two months prior, visualized in a graph on the standard sales dashboard.

Access to a Thriving Ecosystem

Connect with other technology leaders, share knowledge, and explore collaborative opportunities within the ASK.BI partner community.

Joint Marketing and Co-selling Opportunities

Collaborate on marketing campaigns and sales initiatives to generate leads and drive revenue growth together. ASK.BI offers partners access to a thriving ecosystem, enabling connection and collaboration with other technology leaders.

Technical Integration Support

Benefit from dedicated technical assistance and resources to ensure seamless integration with the ASK.BI platform.

Enhanced Solution Value

Integrate your solutions with ASK.BI to deliver more comprehensive and data-driven solutions, increasing the value proposition for manufacturer.

Deployment & Embedding

Deploy ASK.BI on Linux, Windows, Mac, Docker, or cloud infrastructure with a simple, single-package setup. Easily manage, upgrade, and integrate it via REST API or embed it using iFrame or custom visualization code.

Knowledge Transfer: Empowering Manufacturers with Data Insights

ASK.BI emphasizes knowledge transfer through user-friendly tools and resources, empowering manufacturers of all technical levels to leverage data insights for improved decision-making. By promoting digital fluency and a data-driven culture within organizations, ASK.BI enables manufacturers to effectively utilize data for operational improvements and enhanced competitiveness.

Open Architecture: Fostering Flexibility and Collaboration

ASK.BI's open architecture ensures flexibility, scalability, and compatibility with existing and future systems, supporting a collaborative ecosystem where partners can seamlessly integrate their solutions. By employing non-proprietary interfaces and industry-standard technologies like MQTT, ASK.BI promotes seamless data exchange and avoids vendor lock-in, enhancing data accessibility and security.

Unified Namespace: The Foundation for Data-Driven Manufacturing

ASK.BI's Unified Namespace (UNS) framework aggregates data from various manufacturing systems, breaking down data silos and creating a single source of truth. This empowers manufacturers to access and analyze data from across their operations, enabling informed decision-making for improved efficiency and profitability.

Predictive Modeling

By combining real-time data with historical trends, ASK.BI can generate projections and forecasts. This helps businesses anticipate future scenarios, like potential sales increases or decreases, and make strategic decisions accordingly.

Historical Trend Analysis

ASK.BI facilitates the analysis of historical data to identify trends and patterns. This capability helps businesses proactively adjust to market dynamics and optimize their operations for maximum efficiency.

Granular Data Breakdown

ASK.BI enables analysis at multiple levels, drilling down from overall summaries to specific products, customers, or machines. Paradajz utilizes this feature to track sales by product, allowing them to identify top performers, underperforming items, and inform decisions about product offerings and marketing strategies.

Live Data Visualization

ASK.BI provides interactive dashboards that display key performance indicators (KPIs) like sales, production output, or machine status in real time. This allows users to monitor operations as they happen, identifying potential problems or opportunities immediately.

Days sales of inventory (DSI)

Measures the average number of days it takes to sell inventory, highlighting inventory efficiency.

Inventory value

Tracks the total financial value of the inventory.

Stock levels by product

Provides insights into the quantity of each product in stock, helping to avoid overstocking or stockouts.

Inventory turnover rates

This KPI allows EUROCOM to analyze how quickly inventory is sold and replenished, enabling them to identify slow-moving or obsolete items.

Work Order Completion

Upon completion of all production steps, the work order is marked as finished in the MES system, and the final product is ready for quality inspection and shipment. ASK.BI provides insights into production cycle times, resource utilization, and overall efficiency, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.

Production Execution

As the work order progresses through different stages of production, real-time data from PLCs, sensors, and other shop floor systems is captured and fed into ASK.BI. This provides visibility into production progress, machine performance, and potential bottlenecks.

Production Scheduling

The work order is then scheduled within the MES system, assigning it to specific machines or production lines based on availability and capacity. This step ensures efficient resource allocation and production flow.

Work Order Creation

A work order is generated in the ERP system, defining the product to be manufactured, quantity, and target completion date. This triggers the initiation of the production process.

Build Your Own KPIs

Analyzes maintenance efficiency by measuring the time taken to repair equipment.

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure)

Tracks equipment reliability by measuring the time between failures.

MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)

Analyzes maintenance efficiency by measuring the time taken to repair equipment.

TE (Total Effectiveness)

Tracks the percentage of good products produced.

Performance

Evaluates the speed and efficiency of production output.

Quality

Tracks the percentage of good products produced.

Availability

Measures equipment uptime, excluding planned downtime.

OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)

The core KPI for measuring production efficiency, capturing availability, performance, and quality.

Digital Supply Chain Enablement

Unlock the potential of your digital supply chain with ASK.BI. By consolidating data from ERP, MES, SCADA, PLCs, and more into one centralized platform, ASK.BI creates a unified perspective that drives transparency, efficiency, and informed decision-making across your organization.

Connect Your Data with ASK.BI

By aggregating information from various sources into a single source of truth.... This unified approach, leveraging a Unified Namespace (UNS) framework, enables better data utilization and facilitates informed decision-making across an organization

Digital Strategy Alignment

Implementing ASK.BI should align with a defined digital strategy outlining the minimal technical requirements to support the transformation process.
ASK.BI facilitates the creation of a data-driven culture by connecting to data from PLCs, SQL queries, APIs, and IoT, creating a digital ecosystem.

Unified Namespace

Break down data silos by aggregating data from all your systems – ERP, MES, SCADA, PLCs, etc. – into a single source of truth. This provides a comprehensive and consistent view of your operations, enabling cross-functional analysis and collaboration.

Attract and Retain Top Talent

Create a digitally-enabled workplace that attracts tech-savvy talent and empowers your existing workforce with modern tools and data insights. ASK.BI helps you stay competitive in the talent market and retain skilled employees.

Enhanced Collaboration

Break down data silos and empower cross-functional teams with shared access to real-time information. This fosters better communication, informed decision-making, and a more collaborative and agile organization.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Gain real-time insights into your operations to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and make informed decisions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost profitability.

Improve Customer Relationships

Leverage historical data and trends to identify potential issues before they impact production. ASK.BI helps you move from reactive firefighting to proactive problem-solving, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Scalable and Future-Proof

ASK.BI is built to grow with your business, supporting the integration of new data sources, technologies, and functionalities as your needs evolve. The platform ensures your digital transformation initiatives are scalable and future-proof.

Proactive Problem Solving

Gain a deeper understanding of your customers' needs and buying patterns to improve sales forecasting, personalize interactions, and strengthen relationships. ASK.BI helps you deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive revenue growth.

Robust Security and Data Protection

ASK.BI prioritizes data security with robust measures to protect your sensitive information and ensure compliance with industry regulations. You can trust ASK.BI to safeguard your data while empowering you to leverage its full potential.

Streamline Reporting and Analysis

Eliminate manual reporting processes and empower users to generate their own reports and dashboards with ASK.BI's intuitive interface. This frees up valuable time for analysis and strategic decision-making.

Integration and Compatibility

ASK.BI seamlessly integrates with your existing systems and supports industry-standard protocols like MQTT and Sparkplug. The platform also connects with cloud providers like Google Cloud and Snowflake for advanced analytics and data warehousing capabilities.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Gain real-time insights into your operations to identify bottlenecks, optimize processes, and make informed decisions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost profitability.