A problem for brands working with apparel manufacturers is wasted or inefficient time throughout the manufacturing process. Analytics can provide brands and manufacturers insight into machine utilization and identifying the cause of problems, such as poor installation, overdue maintenance, misuse, or simply a lack of downtime coordination. By combining the current systems with advanced analytics, brands and apparel manufacturers can gain real-time insights into how well their manufacturing lines are operating. It can also offer information on how different configurations can improve overall efficiency.