If machines could talk: Moving towards the Smart Manufacturing of the Future

This paper will look at how technology is already impacting both industrial and high-tech manufacturers and what this means from an operational perspective, as well as how to resolve the industry’s most problematic contradictions. How technology can support improved customer and employee experiences Why conflicting customer expectations present challenges for the sector What the contradictory needs of manufacturers mean for decision making How resolving manufacturing’s complex contradictions improves business operations Which technology can be deployed at scale today to drive growth in the future?