Build vs. Buy

In the past, an internal self-build approach to IIoT was a completely valid option. In fact, it was often the only one available, due to the lack full-service, end-to-end providers of IIoT.

Those days are over.

The market has significantly matured in recent years, revealing providers who can deliver an appealing (not to mention cost-effective) ‘buy and apply’ solution.

In-house IIoT projects can often become bogged down in complexity, holdups, and internal discussions around security. As a result, such projects are modest in scope and rarely scalable – either across a site or the entire enterprise.

The arrival of cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) suppliers of IIoT eliminates complications and delay.

RS Industria is a manufacturing improvement service at the forefront IIoT technology.

Not only does this solution provide the technical infrastructure you need, but it will also deliver the on-site technical support required to physically connect your factory’s diverse range of networks.

Before you know it, you’ll be ready to start gaining insights into your processes, empowering you to run a reliable, efficient, and sustainable production line – simply, quickly, and affordably.

This is a stark contrast to the time it takes to set up an in-house project, which would involve…

• Reviewing the IIoT market.
• Understanding the technicalities.
• Selecting and installing the hardware.
• Testing and integrating the different elements.
• Navigate the IT Department’s legitimate concerns over security.

Even when an in-house IIoT project goes to plan, it can take an average of nine months to implement.

By comparison, RS Industria could already be up and running, gaining operational insights that help to boost reliability, increase operational efficiency, and improve sustainability.

The RS Industria process is split into three, fine-tuned sections which are engineered to deliver value, as quickly and efficiently as possible. These clear and well-defined benefits, delivered in a short timescale, allow you to start simple and grow smart.

1. Our Solution Engineers provide a simple four-step connect process which is designed to unlock and integrate relevant networks and assets using our Edge Gateways.
2. Monitor. A single point of real-time asset operating data provides users with a comprehensive monitoring toolkit.
3. Improve. RS Industria is committed to continuous improvement and offers a range of services to support and inspire this goal.

RS Industria is backed by RS Group, a trusted FTSE100 brand and global omni-channel solutions provider.

We have over 80 years’ experience in offering and integrating component supply services and solutions, underpinned by our partnership with tens of thousands of industrial customers around the world.

We’re different to other IIoT providers. This is because of…

• Our people. We’re built by engineers, for engineers.
• Our journey. Through strategic consultancy, design and onboarding, our people ensure you have the right solution.
• Our service. We’re asset and brand agnostic, which will empower you to improve reliability, performance, and sustainability across your factory floor, while adding greater value with the more assets we connect.
• Our modular approach. We understand that you need to address your most critical pains first – and our rapid approach means we can alleviate those pains in weeks.

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