AI & AUTOMATION
“ 70 % [ OF MANUFACTURERS ] EXPECT ADVANCED
ROBOTICS TO BECOME
A VERY IMPORTANT PRODUCTIVITY DRIVER IN PRODUCTION AND
LOGISTICS BY 2025 ”
BCG
With 52 % of manufacturers expecting advanced robotics to “ become one of the most important drivers of productivity improvement by 2025 ,” current applications of the technology are largely found in production , logistics , quality and maintenance . “ 70 % [ of manufacturers ] expect advanced robotics to become a very important productivity driver in production and logistics by 2025 . Participants also expect to see significant productivity gains in quality and maintenance ,” said BCG .
Best Practices for the Future of Robotics Adoption When it comes to adopting advanced robotics in an organisation , BCG explains that it “ extends beyond capital investments ,” adopting advanced robotics affects many aspects of a manufacturing company ’ s business model .
“ To address the full scope of decisions , a company must develop a holistic target picture of the factory of the future . This vision should encompass the implementation of multiple automation technologies , including advanced robotics ,” comments BCG .
To result in the successful adoption of such technology , manufacturers need to not only identify quantities , lot sizes , product variations , and plant layout and processes but take into account the business context and the implications of implementing such technology , creating a clear and holistic implementation roadmap .
Manufacturers should also look to build organisational competencies and design the system architecture , as well as test and collaborate on pilot projects , to rapidly scale up successful solutions in the pilot stage .
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