Manufacturers are witnessing operational transformations,
efficiency gains, and improved customer relationships by enhancing
durable goods tracking through revolutionary technologies. The
global IT research and advisory firm's latest resource provides
insights on how the integration of control tower systems can
reshape the manufacturing industry.
TORONTO, May 24, 2024
/CNW/ - In the fast-paced landscape of manufacturing and durable
goods industries, seamless supply chain operations have never been
more critical. Manufacturers face challenges in timely product
delivery, supplier reliability, and customer satisfaction while
striving to enhance operational efficiency in a cost-sensitive
environment. Addressing these complexities is the concept of
control tower integration. To help the manufacturing industry
overcome these ongoing challenges, Info-Tech Research Group has
published its latest industry blueprint, Harmonizing Complexity:
Control Tower Integration. This comprehensive research provides
manufacturing IT leaders with insights to harness exponential
technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning
(ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT). By leveraging emerging
technologies, organizations can access timely data crucial for
driving operational excellence and ensuring customer and employee
satisfaction.
"The manufacturing industry faces a formidable challenge in
meeting customer demands characterized by increased technology
adoption, shorter lead times, greater transparency requirements,
and decreased tolerance," says Kevin
Tucker, advisory practice lead at Info-Tech Research
Group. "The technology ecosystems that manufacturing businesses
can adopt are drastically changing, and the new solutions that they
are adopting call for significantly different skill sets."
According to Info-Tech's recently published research,
manufacturers can face significant challenges in integrating
control towers, primarily due to ineffective collaboration between
IT and OT. Many of these organizations operate in silos, leading to
poor communication and hampering integration efforts. The industry
also struggles with the complexities of legacy systems and
intricate supply chain operations that involve multiple suppliers,
manufacturers, and distribution networks. Furthermore, a shortage
of skilled specialists capable of effectively managing and
operating a modern control tower exacerbates these challenges.
"The manufacturing industry has traditionally held onto
legacy equipment as long as it continued to make money without
being exposed to excessive risk," explains Tucker. "With the
market shifting toward a cloud model and integration with legacy
on-premises solutions becoming less viable, it is no longer
practical to keep legacy equipment in place."
The firm's blueprint highlights several control tower
integration service capabilities designed to tackle the challenges
of the manufacturing industry. These capabilities, listed below,
can facilitate real-time information sharing among customers and
businesses to enable more efficient operations and better
decision-making:
- Control Center: Streamlines operations through
orchestration, visualization, and collaboration.
- Communication Services: Enables real-time information
sharing via collaboration, sensing, analysis, planning, and
response.
- Decision Management Services: Optimizes demand,
inventory, and supply management decision-making.
- Integration Services: Facilitates seamless data exchange
through protocols, sensing, and integration.
- Advanced Intelligence: Leverages AI, ML, and deep
learning for actionable insights.
As manufacturers navigate the demands of a rapidly changing
market landscape, implementing a supply chain control tower is not
just a strategic advantage but a fundamental necessity for
sustainable growth. Info-Tech advises that by providing real-time
insights and enabling proactive decision-making, control towers
offer a competitive edge in the industry, ensuring that
manufacturers can adapt swiftly to market changes, optimize
operations, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
For exclusive and timely commentary from Kevin Tucker, an expert in the manufacturing
sector, and access to the complete Harmonizing Complexity:
Control Tower Integration blueprint, please contact
pr@infotech.com.
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research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR
professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant
research and provides advisory services to help leaders make
strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30
years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them
with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst
guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their
organizations.
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