Bringing advanced analytics to manufacturing: A systematic mapping

Advanced analytics has the potential to redefine manufacturing. However, practical implementation is in its infancy. One reason is a lack of management tools that enable decision-makers to choose suitable techniques from advanced analytics for domain-specific problems in manufacturing. This paper uses a systematic mapping review in order to identify seven application areas to which analytics can add substantial value. Each area is then matched with suitable techniques from the field of advanced analytics. The resulting systematic map provides a novel management tool for the purpose of identifying promising analytics projects in manufacturing and thus facilitates decision-making.