Manufacturing is undergoing a major transformation as companies respond to cost pressures, supply-chain uncertainty, and rapid technological change by investing in connected, data-driven operations. Over 70% of manufacturers plan to accelerate digital investments, while nearly 60% cite limited real-time visibility across supply chains and shop floors as a key efficiency barrier. Digitally enabled frontline workers using purpose-built devices and automation can deliver 20–25% higher productivity. To address challenges such as disconnected workforces, manual processes, inefficient onboarding, and compliance risks, manufacturers are adopting technologies like mobile computers, RFID, machine vision, AI forecasting, and real-time monitoring. HCLTech and Zebra propose a unified ecosystem combining consulting, device lifecycle management, endpoint management, and support services to modernize manufacturing operations, improve visibility and communication, reduce downtime and costs, and enable scalable, intelligent, and sustainable factory and warehouse environments.

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