
Smart Manufacturing as a concept has been
around for over 15 years and is firmly on an
upward trajectory as organizations are starting
to realize their full transformational potential.
For most manufacturers, it’s only recently that
the Smart Factory is no longer considered a
technology experiment. It’s now deemed a
critical initiative with a clear business case: a
Gartner survey of manufacturers found 88% of
participants expect smart manufacturing to
advance their competitiveness.
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