Manufacturers not matching transformational pace of digital tech

Posted on 4 Jan 2019 by The Manufacturer

A new report says manufacturers need to deal with Industry 4.0 technologies by showing boldness and strategic thinking, pursue value and performance first instead of technology, and recognise Industry 4.0's opportunities.

Industry 4.0 technologies are radically transforming manufacturing – image courtesy of depositphotos. The next phase in the digitisation of the manufacturing sector is being driven by four major disruptions; the rise in data volumes, computer power and connectivity; the emergence of analytics and business intelligence; new forms of human-machine interaction; and…

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