Building Better Digital Experiences in Manufacturing
Manufacturing is at a turning point where agility, scalability, and resilience are non-negotiable. Traditional monolithic IT systems no longer support the speed and flexibility required to stay competitive in an era defined by digital transformation, supply chain disruptions, and evolving customer expectations. Composable architectures, powered by MACH technology offer the best path forward for manufacturers looking to future-proof their operations.
Manufacturers face two key challenges when executing their digital strategy - identifying the right technology (47%) and ensuring compatibility with existing systems (44%).¹
but, almost half of manufacturers have buyer’s regret from recent tech purchases - from high costs, painful implementation issues, to not having the features that they need.²
of Manufacturing organizations site digital transformation as a strategic priority³
of these same respondents are concerned as they percieve digitization projects as time, cost and labor-intensive upfront with a long window to realize ROI³
Industry 4.0 - what is it, and why does it matter?
Industry 4.0 will be a driving force in the manufacturing industry, bridging the physical world of manufacturing with enterprise business processes and systems. ⁴
"Digital transformations are revolutionizing all aspects of manufacturing, touching not just processes and productivity but also people. The right applications of technology can lead to more empowered decision making; new opportunities for upskilling, reskilling, and cross-functional collaboration; better talent attraction and retention; and improved workplace safety and employee satisfaction."
McKinsey (2022, April 13) Capturing the true value of Industry 4.0 [Link]
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How does your Manufacturing organization measure up?
The MACH Alliance Maturity Assessment helps organizations assess their current ability to execute and leverage the benefits of MACH technologies, and help businesses get started on their MACH journey.
It takes 10 minutes, and the downloadable insights provided will help Manufacturing organizations evaluate their current level of digital efficacy and create a clear roadmap to future-proof their digital strategy with MACH.
1 Source: Gartner: 2024 Tech Trends in Manufacturing (2024)
2 Source: Gartner: 2024 Tech Trends in Manufacturing (2024)
3 Source: Zebra.com: Manufacturing Vision Study (2024)
4 Source: Indeed - The Lead "What is industry 4.0 - how does it impact employees and talent leaders" (2023)