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In this paper we introduce the current thrust of development in machine learning and artificial intelligence, fueled by advances in statistical learning theory over the last 20 years and commercial successes by leading big data companies. Then we discuss the characteristics of process manufacturing systems and briefly review the data analytics research and development in the last three decades. We give three attributes for process data analytics to make machine learning techniques applicable in the process industries. Next we provide a perspective on the currently active topics in machine learning that could be opportunities for process data analytics research and development. Finally we address the importance of a data analytics culture. Issues discussed range from technology development to workforce education and from government initiatives to curriculum enhancement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Data-driven models (DDMs) will become widespread across manufacturing. • Paramount to DDMs is the collection of an accurate set of model development data. • Process manufacturers face unique considerations and challenges in collecting data. • These points are presented in the context of the CRISP-DM framework. • This supports the development of DDMs to meet manufacturers' requirements. The increasing availability of data, due to the adoption of low-cost industrial internet of things technologies, coupled with increasing processing power from cloud computing, is fuelling increase use of data-driven models in manufacturing. Utilising case studies from the food and drink industry and waste management industry, the considerations and challenges faced when developing data-driven models for manufacturing systems are explored. Ensuring a high-quality set of model development data that accurately represents the manufacturing system is key to the successful development of a data-driven model. The cross-industry standard process for data mining (CRISP-DM) framework is used to provide a reference at to what stage process manufacturers will face unique considerations and challenges when developing a data-driven model. This paper then explores how data-driven models can be utilised to characterise process streams and support the implementation of the circular economy principals, process resilience and waste valorisation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]