2019 trends to watch in manufacturing: growth in R&D, lean and CX

Posted on 30 Jan 2019 by The Manufacturer PR Service

In 2019, the manufacturing trends to watch include a growing need for higher skillsets among manufacturing professionals, increased pressure to embrace new set lean practices driven by Industry 4.0, and new expectations in customer experience. By Gordon Styles, president and CEO of Star Rapid.

Advancements in sensor technology, equipment and automation, among many others, continue to have a ripple effect throughout the manufacturing industry. These advancements have led to several emerging trends that will peak in 2019, including the need for higher skillsets among manufacturing professionals, increased pressure to embrace a new set of lean practices driven by Industry…

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