The Cognizant whitepaper Industry 4.0 – Revolutionising Life Sciences Manufacturing through Connected Systems and Data outlines how digital transformation reshapes pharmaceutical production. It defines Manufacturing 4.0 as integrating IoT, MES, AI, big data, and digital twins to drive smarter, decentralized, and automated operations. Key drivers include cost savings, efficiency, and reduced risk. Success relies on contextualized, time-stamped data, robust connectivity, and human-machine collaboration. The paper emphasizes predictive analytics, edge computing, asset performance management, and standards-based interoperability as critical to realizing Manufacturing 4.0’s full potential.

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