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An Industry 4.0-Based Data Visualization Framework for Improved Manufacturing Data Analysis—A Case Study

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An Industry 4.0-Based Data Visualization Framework for Improved Manufacturing Data Analysis—A Case Study

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Production Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21544, Egypt
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LORD International Co., Alexandria 21523, Egypt
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Received: 06 December 2025 Revised: 22 December 2025 Accepted: 08 January 2026 Published: 21 January 2026

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© 2026 The authors. This is an open access article under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

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Intell. Sustain. Manuf. 2026, 3(1), 10001; DOI: 10.70322/ism.2026.10001
ABSTRACT: The proliferation of Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing has created an unprecedented opportunity to leverage Big Data for process optimization and efficiency improvements. However, the sheer volume of data can also lead to critical information being overlooked, potentially hindering productivity and competitiveness. This paper presents a straightforward Industry 4.0-based data visualization framework designed to transform raw manufacturing data into actionable insights. Specifically, this work focuses on the analysis of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data. The framework utilizes a practical dashboard tool to enable manufacturers to perform in-depth data analysis and identify areas for improvement in real-time. Such a framework enables prompt intervention when corrective actions are needed, ultimately increasing efficiency and reducing production downtime. The framework was successfully implemented at a tire manufacturing company on a single machine within a short period of time. The results highlighted the effectiveness of data visualization in identifying specific operational losses and informing strategic decision-making. This work emphasizes the critical role of technology and proper policies in leveraging data to optimize production processes and drive continuous improvement in Industry 4.0 environments.
Keywords: Big data; Data visualization; Industry 4.0; Manufacturing systems; Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
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