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    Industry 4.0 is building a foundation

    Graham Immerman
    Graham Immerman Industry 4.0 / October 11, 2018

    Industry 4.0 is building a foundation for success. The statistics show that this technology is making a positive impact financially. Information Age said, "Manufacturers in EMEA believe that their digital investments will drive revenue growth of 13%over the next five years, while the sector's digital leaders are already deriving over 50% of their revenue from digitally-enhanced or digitally-led products and services." They recommend that your IT team creates a business continuity plan, manages your data well, keeps looking for opportunities, and reduces downtime. 

    Recommended ReadIndustry 4.0: Delivering the foundation for manufacturing’s futureSource: http://www.information-age.com

    Industry 4.0 has become the Holy Grail in manufacturing. Faced with customer demands that are evolving faster than ever before - and the pressure of ongoing economic uncertainty - manufacturers are turning to digital transformation in pursuit of the new era of manufacturing. From more efficient operations to a more in-depth knowledge of customers and bringing new products to market at speed: Industry 4.0 promises to help manufacturers meet the needs of the future. Read More

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