Hitachi Digital Services has taken a significant step in strengthening the integration of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) with the introduction of a comprehensive Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform. The move is aimed at accelerating the transformation of discrete manufacturing facilities into resilient, sustainable smart factories.
Built on an open and modular architecture, the MOM platform enables seamless interoperability with a wide range of product lifecycle management and OT systems. This allows manufacturers across asset-intensive industries—including energy, high-tech, and transportation—to integrate disparate systems and streamline operations.
A central capability of the platform is the creation of a continuous digital thread, offering real-time, end-to-end traceability from product design to manufacturing and quality management. By leveraging real-time field data, the system supports data-driven decision-making, enabling organizations to optimize quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) metrics. Scalable workflows further enhance production agility, allowing manufacturers to respond quickly to shifts in market demand.
The platform has been refined through deployment across more than 100 mission-critical sites within Hitachi Ltd.. Adopting a “Customer Zero” approach, the company plans to implement the solution internally before scaling it for broader industrial adoption.
The MOM platform will also expand Hitachi’s HMAX Industry portfolio, which focuses on integrating artificial intelligence into industrial and social infrastructure systems. By combining physical and digital data streams, the platform is expected to support AI-driven manufacturing and operational optimization.
The initiative aligns with the broader transition toward Industry 5.0, where human-machine collaboration, intelligent automation, and agile production systems are becoming critical. By enhancing productivity and enabling more efficient resource utilization, the MOM platform is positioned to support both operational excellence and sustainability goals.
