DatA Management

 One's data, like a software system, mechanical devices, or one's business, has a lifecycle too.  Like it or not, the principles of the data management life cycle apply whether they choose to embrace them, or ignore them.

The phases of the data management life cycle generally are identified as:

1. Collection
2. Store
3. Use
4. Share
5. Archive
6. Destroy

If you are properly identifying the KPIs of your product and the equipment you use to manufacture that product, plus have implemented generally accepted good practices for data storage, retrieval, and retention, then you are probably well on your way to a properly implemented data management life cycle.

At Factory Data Systems, we have the expertise in both information management and manufacturing control systems to help you examine your process, identify and capture your KPIs, develop a data retention policy, and thereby properly manage your data lifecycle.