Data will be the ‘centre of gravity’ to increase transparency and resilience of factory operations. 

Successfully deploying Industry 4.0, a protocol for optimally manufacturing and improving products, means manufacturers can significantly reduce their costs and downtime, while at the same time increase their productivity.

IDC, the premier global provider of market intelligence and advisory services, has published an Infobrief paper: Unboxing the ‘Black Box’ – Turning Factory Operations Into a ‘Crystal Box’. The report provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, including barriers to IT/OT integration, and essential guidance for CIOs and COOs in navigating this evolution. 

Download the paper for a comprehensive analysis of technologies, challenges, and recommendations for manufacturing organisations, including:

• Why factory operations need to become more transparent.
• The key pillars to building a transparent factory.
• How to utilise data – from shop floor to top floor.
• How 5G and edge computing can amplify the impact of IT in the factory.
• How to manage IT and OT (operational technology) convergence.
• BT’s digital manufacturing proposition.
   

To find out how Industry 4.0 can benefit your business, download the report.