Discrete manufacturing in a changing world
Leaping hurdles and spotting opportunities


Changing customer expectations and market uncertainty has meant businesses have had to adapt and digitally transform to remain competitive. One aspect has been the introduction of technologies that have allowed companies in the manufacturing sector to become more sustainable and introduce greener working practices.
This whitepaper explores the developments manufacturing businesses have implemented - AI, robotics, and IoT, amongst others - to future-proof themselves to be ready for changes in customer demand, and predict and address issues ahead of time.
Download now to discover how “servitization” - a way of enabling enterprises to transform their product lines with services and solutions - is having a positive impact in this sector, as well as the emerging technologies that are expanding businesses.
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