US manufacturers are adopting Industry 4.0 technologies at an uneven pace, with cybersecurity, big data and analytics seeing the highest levels of implementation. While most see Industry 4.0 as an opportunity to improve productivity, defining a strategy and changing company culture are major challenges. Adoption offers benefits beyond productivity like increased flexibility, quality and speed of production. Hiring talent and acquiring new capabilities are critical enablers for manufacturers to successfully adopt Industry 4.0.
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Sprinting to Value in Industry 4.0
Perspectives from and Implications for U.S. Manufacturers
December 2016