More actionable information

Using mobile devices in manufacturing provides a wealth of features and benefits for operations. An exciting feature helping to drive this trend of integration is the ability to push machine system notifications and status information from a cloud server down to the mobile or wearable device used by the operator.''

http://www.controleng.com/single-article/smartphones-and-tablets-in-manufacturing/b9046644d8ee830935c6f982291e980c.html

Sure many of these are procured via PC Control Systemms, but they are being received by devices utilizing screens and mics and buttons, which are sensors.

And IMVHO sensors are on the front end detecting the problems in vast majority of these cases.

Seems like we should have them by the balls -

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