FOREWORD
In our lead feature this month , Accenture ’ s CTO Manufacturing ( Industry and Industry X . 0 ), Tilak Mitra , talks us through how the company is changing the digital landscape with its new Industry X . 0 framework , which will allow organisations to leverage advanced digital technologies and transform their operations .
“ It is important to develop products with a mindset that is not product first but instead is value-driven end-user experiences ,” advises Mitra .
We also look to the UK where manufacturing makes up 44 % of all exports , 70 % of business R & D investment and employs over two million people . Speaking exclusively to Manufacturing Global , Allan Graham , Managing Director of Duff & Phelps , showcases how technology will remain a key
player as the industry well and truly enters the digital age .
We also caught up with SSG Insight CMS Ian Dowd to discuss the rise of the smart factory . Delivering key insights across the manufacturing sector , smart technology enables businesses to make smart planning decisions and unlock value .
We also collaborated with Joanne Phoenix , Business Development Lead at Sensor City , to distill some of the key sector trends for 2019 .
Don ’ t forget to check out our company profiles on Aerojet Rocketdyne , OSRAM and more !
Enjoy the issue !
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