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How better data analysis improves manufacturing efficiency: a JMP Live case study
Discover how advanced data analysis tools helped Coherent eliminate bad data and improve decision-making in manufacturing. Learn how JMP Live enabled real-time insights, streamlined workflows, and allowed for better global collaboration.

In this case study, you’ll see how a Coherent manufacturing site transformed its data strategy by moving beyond spreadsheets to a unified analytics platform using JMP and JMP Live. By identifying and excluding bad data while uncovering hidden insights, the team improved process control, enhanced collaboration across global teams, and significantly reduced inefficiencies. With automated reporting, real-time monitoring, and accessible visualizations, Coherent engineers and stakeholders can now make faster, more informed decisions that directly impact product quality and operational performance.
Key takeaways
- Bad data can negatively impact analysis and decision-making if not properly managed
- Advanced analytics tools help distinguish between true outliers and meaningful results
- Centralized data systems improve consistency and accessibility across teams
- Real-time monitoring allows teams to detect inflection points and act quickly
- Automation reduces reliance on manual spreadsheets and repetitive tasks
- Data transparency empowers engineers, technicians, and managers to align decisions
- Sharing controlled, interactive data improves global collaboration
Returns on investment (ROI)
- Saves several hours per week through automation and pre-built queries
- Reduces the manual effort previously required for updating control charts
- Improves operational efficiency by eliminating fragmented data sources
- Enables faster decision-making with real-time insights and alerts
- Enhances product quality through better early-stage process control
- Increases team productivity by providing easy access to unified data
- Strengthens global communication with secure, shareable data formats