Unifying manufacturing data with Fivetran and Databricks

Manufacturing is undergoing a revolutionary change driven by data and AI. The goal for manufacturers is to create technology-enabled businesses that are more scalable and resilient, focusing on better end user experiences and stickier revenue streams. Key technologies include predictive maintenance, forecasting, inventory optimization, and generative AI. However, the challenge lies in unifying mountains of data collected from various sources such as supply chain, production, product performance, sensors, and customer feedback. SAP is a critical system of record at the heart of many manufacturing operations, and achieving data readiness involves centralizing disparate sources securely, efficiently, and governed. Unifying data unlocks AI and advanced analytics, enabling proactive projects such as supply chain optimization, quality control, and customer support. Fivetran offers a robust solution for seamless and automated data replication from SAP, while the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform for Manufacturing combines industry-leading data management, governance, and sharing with built-in intelligence to democratize every person and process in manufacturing operations. The combination of Fivetran and Databricks forms a modern data stack that allows manufacturers to seamlessly move and harness all their data through a unified platform, reducing total cost of ownership and enabling AI at scale.