Implementation results
- Energy impact on the cost of each product. With Openbridge, the company can accurately calculate the energy consumption (electricity, water, gas) impact on the cost of each product. The data, always up-to-date and immediately accessible, replaces estimates and historical reports with objective, verifiable, and actionable insights. This level of detail provides a clear understanding of the real composition of industrial costs, improving awareness of margins, pricing strategies, and investment decisions.
- Accurate cost accounting and real-time control. Openbridge delivers granular, reliable, and verifiable data, categorized by energy source (self-produced or purchased), and integrates with the company’s ERP system. The data is based on continuous, precise measurements — not on assumptions or projections. Intuitive dashboards designed for CFOs and controllers make it easy to spot critical issues, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. This provides a tangible support for quick and informed decision-making.
- Automatic detection of anomalies and energy imbalances. Openbridge continuously monitors the status of equipment, automatically detecting anomalies in energy consumption or electrical imbalances, such as phase shifts between active, reactive, and apparent power. These issues, often invisible without specialized analysis, can lead to inefficiencies and added costs. With timely alerts, it’s possible to address problems immediately, reducing energy waste, minimizing operational risks, and avoiding penalties from suppliers. The result is a more stable, efficient system that’s always under control.
Conclusion
In manufacturing, particularly for energy-intensive industries, energy costs are among the most significant and hardest to manage. Having a digital system that automates the real-time collection and analysis of energy data turns a challenge into an opportunity. With Openbridge, companies can turn energy from a passive variable into an active lever for control and optimization. The platform enables real-time monitoring, analysis, and management of energy consumption, offering a precise and detailed breakdown of costs by product, line, department, or energy source (grid electricity, photovoltaics, gas, multiple suppliers). This approach allows you to:
- transparently identify where and how energy is being consumed;
- transparently identify where and how energy is being consumed;
- proactively plan energy purchases based on the most advantageous time slots and existing contracts with different suppliers;
- integrate self-generated energy (e.g., from photovoltaics) into the energy procurement strategy.