A method for monitoring an industrial robot. The method includes configuring the robot to perform a certain task during an integration process and storing integration data in the robot identifying the configuration of the robot for performing the task. The method also includes installing the robot in a manufacturing facility, and uploading the stored integration data to the Cloud when the robot is installed in the manufacturing facility. The method further includes capturing production data generated by the robot during operation of the robot in the manufacturing facility, uploading the production data to the Cloud, and comparing the production data to the integration data.