THE STATE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
THE STATE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
18 PagesThe ABI Research report, The State of Technology in the Manufacturing Industry, reveals that 87% of manufacturers expect more tech change in the next 5 years than in the past 10. Top priorities are cloud computing, private 5G, AI, and industrial metaverse. Generative AI is valued most for root cause analysis, and 74% say private cellular enhances reliability. Key challenges include data loss from cyberattacks, lack of IT/OT collaboration (only 39% collaborate), and workforce gaps—69% cite expertise as a digitalization barrier. Quality, QMS, MES, and ERP are top investment areas for productivity and resilience.
