By utilising Ericsson 5G and IoT sensors, the Port of Livorno in Italy* is expected to realise annual cost savings of €2.5m, boost productivity by 25% and reduce its CO2 emissions by 8.2% per port terminal. The next generation in mobile connectivity, 5G will deliver significantly greater speeds, ultra-low latency and the capacity to handle huge increases in the number of connected devices — not to mention the removal of wires from the factory floor, allowing for increased production line flexibility.
To remain competitive, manufacturing firms have had to adapt over the years and tweak their operations to ensure they are as efficient, productive and profitable as possible, while at the same time improving overall product quality. One of the ways manufacturers have strived to achieve the above has been through digital transformation, with an eye…
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