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62 manner . We use advanced digital solutions to get better insights and to get to results faster . For example , I am implementing our Factory Intelligence tool to help a manufacturer “ win the hour ” by reducing defects using sensors and smart analytics . On another project for an aerospace manufacturer , we implemented a critical chain simulator to proactively identify vulnerabilities and parts shortages in the end-to-end supply chain .
What does digital transformation currently look like in the supply chain and manufacturing industry today ?
Supply chains are becoming more agile , faster and smarter . There is more visibility across the supply chain , starting with understanding consumer and consumer behaviour , e . g . using demand sensing to proactively identify shifts in consumer preferences and using supply chain control towers to understand the potential supply disruptions . Supply chains are also becoming more integrated with closer collaboration between customers , manufacturers and suppliers . Digital twin simulation capabilities enable
“The manufacturing industry of today is a lot different than it was ten years ago . Today , everything is a lot more connected , and with advances in analytics , there is the ability to optimise and adjust as things happen .”
— Mark Hermans , Managing Director , PwC
NOVEMBER 2020