Manufacturing Magazine November 2024 | Page 85

CREDIT : JOHNDEERE
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

In today ’ s digital economy , data is a valuable , in-demand currency that can drive informed decision-making and generate phenomenal change . The manufacturing industry is no exception , as is evident from this description of digital transformation from Parm Sandhu , VP of Enterprise 5G Products and Services , NTT DATA .

“ Manufacturers are accelerating digital transformation to harness Industry 4.0 and smart factory technology for operational excellence , automation and digital workers ,” he says .
“ Private 5G provides a secure , lowlatency network for all factory devices , from tablets to sensors . Combined with Edge AI , it delivers real-time critical information on operations , enabling intelligent asset tracking , proactive management and maintenance .”
Every solution Parm describes is dependent upon data . From sensors to AI to digital twins to private 5G , it ’ s the foundation that makes digital transformation possible .
Manufacturers like John Deere have recognised this , making data an integral part of their strategy to enhance operations and deliver superior customer service .
In its ‘ Machinery And Equipment Report 2024 ’, Bain & Company identified John Deere as an OEM that , through investing billions in data , successfully transitioned from tractor manufacturing to providing solutions for precision architecture .
From sprayers that can distinguish weeds to storing crop data in the cloud to self-driving tractors , John Deere
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