// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Prescriptive Analytics
A type of data analytics that not only predicts what will happen but also suggests actions to take and explains why. It provides recommendations for optimal outcomes.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Prescriptive analytics is an advanced analytical discipline that leverages predictive models, optimization algorithms, and business rules to recommend specific actions or decisions to achieve desired outcomes, often in real-time, by evaluating potential impacts and suggesting optimal strategies for industrial processes.
BACKGROUND
DevOps is the integration and automation of software development and information technology operations. DevOps encompasses the tasks necessary for software development and can lead to both shortening development time and improving the development life cycle. According to Neal Ford, DevOps, particularly through continuous delivery, employs the "bring the pain forward" principle by tackling tough tasks early, fostering automation, and enabling swift issue detection. Software programmers and architects should use fitness functions to keep their software in check.
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- Actionable Analytics
- Recommendation Engine
- Optimization Analytics
USAGE NOTE
Prescriptive analytics can advise operators on the best settings for a machine to maximize throughput and minimize energy consumption.