Manufacturing Magazine April 2024 | Page 76

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The World Economic Forum ’ s Global Lighthouse Network is a community of manufacturers who used advanced technologies to spread the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to their industries across the world . Each Lighthouse represents an industrial site which integrates new technologies , such as AI , to show other manufacturers how to better engage their workforces and lower any environmental damage caused , as well as encourage supply chain resilience .
“ By integrating Fourth Industrial Revolution technology , lighthouses demonstrate how to scale advanced technology across entire manufacturing networks , going beyond suppliers and customers to include procurement , logistics , research and development ,” said Francisco Betti , Head of Global Industries , at the World Economic Forum .
This recognition is clear proof for Hitachi ’ s smart manufacturing progress . “ This strong foundation has helped Hitachi develop smart manufacturing
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