Where this shows up

PLCs, robots, MES and ERP systems typically live in separate registers, maintained by separate teams, using separate definitions of what counts as an asset. When something breaks, nobody can say with confidence what depends on what.

How we approach it

• Define a shared asset and dependency model spanning OT and IT.
• Integrate plant-floor asset data (PLCs, robots, control systems) with existing IT CMDB tooling rather than building a second system.
• Map dependencies between production lines, control systems and the IT infrastructure they rely on.
• Assign clear ownership so the CMDB is maintained as equipment changes, not just built once and left to decay.

What changes

• One shared asset picture across plant and IT teams
• Faster impact analysis before and during changes
• Fewer “we didn’t know that was connected” incidents