Cloud for Manufacturing
— on AWS
Storm Reply connects OT and IT: predictive maintenance, MES migration, and supply chain analytics on AWS — for manufacturing companies across DACH.
What's Driving Change in Manufacturing
Manufacturers face the complex task of connecting decades-old production infrastructure with modern cloud technologies — under pressure from increasing efficiency requirements and global supply chain uncertainties.
OT/IT Convergence
Production systems and SCADA environments operate in isolation from IT. Integrating them into cloud platforms is technically complex, requires industrial-grade security architectures, and must not disrupt running production processes.
Supply Chain Resilience
Geopolitical risks and raw material shortages demand real-time visibility across the entire supply chain. Many manufacturers have not yet digitised this data and cannot respond to disruptions quickly enough.
Skills Shortage & Automation
The shortage of skilled workers in manufacturing accelerates demand for AI-driven quality control and predictive maintenance. Without a scalable data infrastructure, automation potential cannot be fully realised.
From the Machine to the Cloud
Our structured approach connects production data with cloud intelligence — from sensor connectivity to AI-driven process optimization.
Assessment
Analysis of existing OT systems, machinery, SCADA data, and IT infrastructure. Identification of optimization potential and business cases.
OT/IT Connection
Integration of machines and SCADA systems via AWS IoT Greengrass edge computing and AWS IoT Core for secure data communication.
Data & Analytics
Building an industrial data platform with real-time streaming, historical analysis, and AI-driven forecasting on AWS.
AI Applications
Training and deployment of ML models for predictive maintenance, quality control, and production optimization with Amazon SageMaker.
Operations & Scale
Managed operations, continuous model retraining, and scaling to additional plants and production lines.
Our Core Services
Specializing in the most demanding digitalization scenarios in manufacturing — from OT integration to supply-chain-wide AI.
OT/IT Convergence
Secure integration of production plants, SCADA, and DCS systems with the AWS cloud. Edge computing with AWS IoT Greengrass processes data directly at the shopfloor — with minimal latency and without production interruption.
Predictive Maintenance
AI-driven prediction of machine failures based on sensor data. Amazon Lookout for Equipment and SageMaker analyze patterns invisible to human operators — warning of failures 2–4 weeks in advance.
MES/ERP Migration
Migration of Manufacturing Execution Systems and ERP solutions to AWS — from SAP on EC2 to native cloud restructuring. Full integration with existing production systems and minimal downtime.
Supply Chain Analytics
End-to-end visibility across the entire supply chain: from raw material procurement to delivery. AI-powered demand forecasting and automatic inventory optimization with AWS Supply Chain and Amazon Forecast.
IoT Platform & Digital Twin
Building scalable IoT platforms for thousands of machines and sensors. With AWS IoT TwinMaker, we create digital twins of production plants for simulation, optimization, and remote monitoring.
Why Storm Reply
Storm Reply is an AWS Premier Consulting Partner in DACH with AWS IoT Competency and extensive experience in cloud transformation for manufacturing companies in automotive, mechanical engineering, and industrial sectors. As part of the Reply Group, Storm Reply has access to more than 1,500 AWS certifications and 16 AWS Competencies — the expertise for IoT platforms, predictive maintenance, and secure industrial cloud architectures.
Customers & Partners
Cloud transformation for leading manufacturing companies in automotive, mechanical engineering, electronics, and energy.
Consulting Partner Since 2014
Competency Partner Industrial Software Competency
Service Provider MSP Partner Since 2013
Recognized Expertise on AWS
Your Strategic AWS Premier Partner
Storm Reply is the AWS-specialized company within the Reply Group — holding the highest AWS partner status: Premier Tier Services Partner since 2014. In the DACH market, we guide businesses from strategy through migration to ongoing operations.
As part of the Reply Group, you benefit from 16 AWS Competencies, 1,500+ AWS certifications, and a network of over 2,000 AWS professionals — across 6 locations in Germany.
FAQ on Cloud Manufacturing on AWS
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OT/IT convergence describes the merging of Operational Technology (machines, controllers, SCADA systems) with IT systems (ERP, MES, cloud). On AWS, sensor data from production is captured in real time via AWS IoT Core and AWS IoT Greengrass, processed, and linked to business systems — providing a holistic view of the entire manufacturing process.
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Predictive maintenance on AWS uses sensor data from machines (vibration, temperature, rotational speed) that is captured via AWS IoT Core and analyzed in real time with Amazon Kinesis. Amazon Lookout for Equipment and Amazon SageMaker train ML models that predict failures before they occur — typically 2–4 weeks in advance — reducing unplanned downtime by up to 70%.
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The AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) is a structured incentive program supporting manufacturing companies with financial credits, tools, and expertise during cloud migration. Storm Reply is a certified MAP partner and guides customers from the Assess phase through Mobilize to Migrate & Modernize — including funding applications and business case creation.
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MES/ERP migration to AWS follows a phased approach: assessment of the existing system (dependencies, data flows, integrations), followed by lift-and-shift to EC2 or replatforming to managed services like Amazon RDS or Aurora. Storm Reply analyzes SAP and non-SAP systems, plans integration with AWS IoT and production systems, and executes migrations with minimal production disruption.
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For supply chain analytics on AWS, Storm Reply combines Amazon Redshift as a data warehouse, AWS Glue for ETL processes, Amazon QuickSight for BI dashboards, and Amazon Forecast for demand forecasting. For complex supply chains, AWS Supply Chain and Amazon Bedrock for AI-driven optimization complete the portfolio — from inventory optimization to supplier analysis.
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