DIGITAL FACTORY
Industry
Insights : Addressing the ' new normal ' in manufacturing
“By optimising manufacturing operations , a digital factory unlocks new capabilities from existing assets , allowing companies to pursue new growth opportunities ”
DOMINIK WEE MANAGING DIRECTOR GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE , MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY AT GOOGLE CLOUD
“ The key for manufacturers ' ability to transform — despite the ongoing pandemic — is their embrace of digital enablers and disruptive technologies . According to our research , three-fourths of surveyed manufacturers ( 76 %) revealed that the pandemic has caused their companies to increase the use of digital enablers and disruptive technologies such as cloud , AI , data analytics , robotics , 3D printing / additive manufacturing , Internet of Things , and augmented or virtual reality .”
Creating a Digital Factory In its simplest form , a digital factory is created “ when manufacturers use advanced technology to enable new business processes and unlock value ,” explains SAP and Google Cloud .
50 August 2021