Rockwell Automation, Inc. has released the results of its 8th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report,” which surveyed over 1,350 manufacturing executives across 13 countries. The survey offered an array of insights into the minds of manufacturers, including how best to utilize plant data, which technologies will help management address various issues from sustainability to workforce, and how businesses can become more profitable while still keeping product quality high.
Here are a few key takeaways from the survey:
- 45% of manufacturers are utilizing smart manufacturing to improve quality
- 89% of manufacturers will either maintain or increase employment thanks in part to new technologies
- 42% of manufacturers with ESG programs in place chose to implement these policies to improve efficiencies
In a recent quote, Veena Lakkundi, senior vice president, Strategy and Corporate Development, Rockwell Automation, said, “Manufacturers are continuing to seek opportunities for profitable growth but are realizing that uncertainty in workforce availability is impacting quality, along with their ability to meet evolving customer needs. The survey found that smart manufacturing technology is enabling manufacturers of all sizes to optimize more resilient, agile, and sustainable solutions that accelerate transformation. If we’ve learned anything from history, it’s that organizations that invest in innovation, with a bias for action, during times of uncertainty can outpace competitors.”