Like no time before, the manufacturing industry is under extreme pressure to innovate and evolve. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted manufacturing in a way few other events have, exposing vulnerabilities caused by overseas trade, resource scarcity, and labor shortages. 

Modern technology may have helped alleviate the pain by providing predictive insights and options to mitigate risk. But many manufacturers lacked next-generation capabilities like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. On top of pandemic disruptions, new challenges have emerged for manufacturers in recent years.  

These include:   

• Achieving the visibility and connectivity required to identify and act upon risks and opportunities as early as possible
• Turning data into analytical and predictive power
• Optimizing capital equipment using combined real-time insights spanning both structured data (such as IoT) and unstructured data (tribal knowledge)
• Replacing processes that are outdated, labor-intensive, and prone to error 

For years, the manufacturing industry experienced disruption that went far beyond the walls of their facilities. Navigating pre-existing challenges and the complex problems that come with a supply chain crisis is a monumental task.  

So where do manufacturers even start? 

The Next Normal of Manufacturing whitepaper examines the connections critical to overcoming supply challenges and how to start building a modern manufacturing platform. 

Please CLICK HERE to download the white paper.