Integration of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with MIS: A Framework for Smart Factory Automation

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) integrated with Management Information Systems (MIS) is dramatically transforming factories by enabling real-time data analysis, automation, and enhanced productivity. This research aims to develop a holistic framework for integrating IIoT with MIS to achieve smart factory automation, focusing on operational efficiency, data-driven insights, and long-term global significant competitive advantage. This study was conducted by the Department of Management Information Systems at Lamar University, Texas, USA, from January 2023 to December 2023. A mixed-method approach was employed, encompassing system modeling, simulation experiments, and real-time sensor data analyses. Statistical tools measured efficiency gains, data accuracy, and integration viability across multiple pilot manufacturing sites and rigorous stakeholder interviews to validate practical outcomes. Implementation yielded a 28% improvement in production throughput and a 22% reduction in downtime across test sites. Mean data accuracy for real-time monitoring reached 95.6% (SD ± 2.3), indicating reliable sensor integration. Analysis of variance revealed significant enhancements in predictive maintenance scheduling (p < 0.01), correlating to a 15% decrease in unplanned repairs. Furthermore, user adoption rates climbed by 36% (SD ± 4.1), underscoring the system’s usability. Inventory turnover ratios also improved by 18%, optimizing resource allocation. The resulting integrated framework demonstrated robust interoperability between IIoT devices and MIS modules, empowering decision-makers with timely insights, reduced operational latency, and scalable deployment across diverse manufacturing scenarios with minimal data loss events. Overall, integrating IIoT with MIS provides a scalable, data-centric foundation for smart factories, enabling substantial gains in efficiency, predictability, and responsiveness across evolving industrial ecosystems, thereby fostering sustainable innovation globally.