Tuesday 27 January 2015

IT PREDICTIONS FOR MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLY CHAIN INDUSTRY

We will see manufacturers and their partners accelerate the implementation of initiatives that will deliver on the promise of the Internet of Things (IoT). Embedded sensors streaming data combined with analysis will provide better levels of supply chain visibility, production support and customer experience optimization, as innovative manufacturers embrace the possibilities enabled by IoT.
Increased servicing will be required of automated equipment. Specialized equipment makers will be positioned to create new revenue streams by providing maintenance services on a predictive basis with the use of sensors.
Ability to sense demand in real-time and respond by changing prices or promotions through the utilization of segmented logistics, inventory and performance capacities, will allow for optimization of integrated responses.
Re-shoring will remain a focus as manufacturers search for efficiencies and innovation, but supply chains will still be complicated, requiring increased visibility provided by the industrial IoT.
While labor and production in emerging markets manufacturing has been appealing, improvements in innovation and product quality will keep production facilities running and entice new facilities to open, which will compete with re-shoring.
Faster times to market with more specific products and shorter lifecycles (PLM) will result in short-term shifting and outsourcing of logistics facilities, production and suppliers. Manufacturers will have to quickly onboard suppliers and partners to support rapid product development and match the capabilities and products desired by customers.
3D printing will become central to manufacturing strategy. Additive manufacturing will provide additional flexibility for service parts or unique products with short life cycles. These capabilities will flourish and will be adopted as a central part of a manufacturing strategy.
Manufacturers will continue to focus on maintaining cost and service certainty, even in the face of adverse events and risks. Scenario and response planning will require processes spanning multiple departments with the ability to understand forecasted outcomes, and manage real-time deviations from planned outcomes.
Manufacturers who embrace The Digital Enterprise concept will differentiate themselves and attract the best, most sought after talent.
With the rise of IoT and the ability to make massive amounts of data actionable through streaming analytics and dynamic, structured collaboration, governments will continue to increase funding for groups to create a new manufacturing revolution.


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