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Today, the connected industry plays an increasingly important role in the organization of industrial companies. It improves the flow of information, enhances the reliability of data exchanges, automates certain tasks, and strengthens operational continuity.
For a multi-site industrial group like Oxymetal, these tools help improve coordination among teams, production sites, customers, and partners. They also contribute to better control over workflows, from the receipt of customer data through production, delivery, and order tracking.
This approach is based, in particular, on three complementary areas: theEDI, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
EDI, or Electronic Data Interchange, allows the computer systems of two companies to exchange structured information directly, without the need for manual re-entry.
At Oxymetal, eEDI is used to automate certain processes with industrial customers, including orders, delivery forecasts, shipping notices, and logistics information. All of the Group’s sites are now equipped to handle these electronic exchanges.
EDI helps reduce processing times, minimize the risk of errors caused by re-entering data, and facilitate synchronization between customer needs, production planning, and shipments.
Artificial intelligence is gradually being integrated into certain industrial, commercial, and administrative processes. Its purpose is not to replace human expertise, but to support it in data processing, document analysis, and the automation of repetitive tasks.
For Oxymetal’s teams, AI can help provide a more detailed and faster analysis of customer requests, particularly when reviewing drawings, specifications, or specific requirements. It also helps reduce the time spent on certain low-value-added tasks.
The time saved in this way can be redirected toward technical analysis, anticipating production constraints, and providing customer advice. AI thus serves as a tool for decision support and continuous improvement, benefiting business operations and enhancing the quality of the responses provided.
The development of digital tools makes cybersecurity essential to the operation of an industrial organization. Data protection, system availability, and service continuity are key priorities for both Oxymetal and its customers.
This approach is based on several complementary measures: strictly controlled access, secure and regularly updated systems, automatic backups, and active monitoring to detect alerts and unusual behavior.
Oxymetal is also working on proactive incident management to minimize potential impacts on operations, data, and production workflows. This approach helps secure the Group’s digital environment and ensure the continuity of communications with its customers and partners.
EDI, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity all follow the same logic: to better organize information, ensure the reliability of data exchanges, and strengthen the resilience of industrial organizations.
These tools support the evolution of business lines, customer requirements, and production methods. They serve as drivers of coordination, reliability, and continuity across all Oxymetal sites.
