EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
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In business , where we ’ re producing similar products , sometimes the same product , in China , Europe and the US , learning from one another is a top priority .
Another takeaway is the importance of digital threads . The ability to digitise the entire product lifecycle and factory floor setup increases efficiency like never before . With a completely digital thread , teams can perform digital design for automation , simulate the line flow and ensure a seamless workstream for the entire project — all from afar .
Because of these advances , economic reasons and geopolitical dealings , we ’ re also seeing a big push to make manufacturing faster , smaller and closer .
So , that means faster time to market through increased adoption of Industry 4.0 technology and smaller factories and supply footprints closer to end-users . Regionalisation is top of mind for many organisations .
Q . WHAT ARE SOME OF THE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES SUPPORTING THE PUSH FOR REGIONALISED MANUFACTURING ?
» Definitely robotics and automation . As the industry faces labour shortages and supply chain constraints , automation provides flexibility to
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