The MDI Asset Library

Industrial Data Platform Architecture

Reference architecture for a unified Microsoft Fabric data platform serving Manufacturing, FMCG and Supply Chain.

Used in every MDI data platform engagement

Microsoft Fabric - Manufacturing Architecture

Fabric architecture blueprint for discrete and process manufacturing: MES, SCADA, ERP, and OT/IT convergence.

Covers OT/IT convergence in detail

Microsoft Fabric - Design Patterns

Practical design patterns for Fabric implementations: medallion architecture, Direct Lake, Hub & Spoke semantic models.

Covers Direct Lake vs Import tradeoffs

SAP to Microsoft Fabric - Integration Guide

Step-by-step integration patterns for pulling SAP ByDesign and SAP S/4HANA data into Microsoft Fabric.

Covers SAP ByD and S/4HANA extraction

ETL Pipeline Design Template

Reusable pipeline design document for data ingestion projects: source mapping, transformation logic, load strategy.

Data Quality Framework

A practical framework for defining, measuring and enforcing data quality in industrial data platforms.

OT/IT Convergence Readiness Checklist

Pre-project checklist for connecting shop-floor operational technology systems to an enterprise data platform.

Predictive Maintenance AI Agent

Architecture and design guide for a Predictive Maintenance AI agent using Azure Machine Learning and Fabric.

Predict failures 48–72 hours ahead

Demand Forecasting AI Agent

AI agent design for demand forecasting in FMCG and distribution: model selection, data requirements, accuracy metrics.

15–25% forecast accuracy improvement

Manufacturing OEE ROI Calculator

Model the revenue impact of improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Enter your lines, shifts, and OEE baseline.

Typical OEE improvement: +12–18pp

Copilot Studio Implementation Playbook

Practical guide to building operational Copilots in Microsoft Copilot Studio - for FMCG, Manufacturing and Logistics.

Supply Chain Control Tower - Architecture

End-to-end architecture for a real-time supply chain control tower: visibility, exception management, and automated alerts.

End-to-end: visibility → exception → action

Industrial Data Maturity Framework

Assess where your organisation sits across 5 levels of data and AI maturity - and what to build next.

Start here if you don't know where to begin

Data Platform Business Case Builder

Build a CFO-ready business case for a unified data and AI platform. Model 3-year ROI with industry benchmarks.

Typical 3-year ROI: 3× on platform investment

Inventory Optimisation ROI Calculator

Quantify the total cost of poor inventory management - holding costs, stockout losses, and manual planning labour.

20–40% stockout reduction for FMCG clients

Digital Transformation Roadmap Template

A structured roadmap template for planning a phased data and AI transformation - from foundation to autonomous operations.

MDI Operating Model: Discover → Prototype → Deploy → Expand