Digital Transformation in Your Manufacturing Business: A Made Smarter Guide

Are you a manufacturing leader and unsure of which technology can help grow your business? Have you heard about 3D printing, Industry 4.0, robots, or artificial intelligence but don’t know how they can be used in manufacturing? This book gives a clear and practical guide to manufacturing technologies, providing examples of how they’re used, as well as the tools and techniques you’ll need to get started. Each technology is covered in a brief and simple way allowing you to understand it quickly and decide if it’s worth investigating for your business. In addition to this book, the online resources will provide you with templates and examples to help you get started. At every stage there are suggestions for the key terms you will need to find more information appropriate to your industry. This isn’t just about technology, it’s a roadmap for your digital transformation. Start with guidance on setting your company’s vision and direction, to getting the people in your business engaged and ready to adopt technology. Move on to exploring each of the technologies, and the tools and techniques you’ll find useful along the way. Finally, connect the technologies with the tools that are appropriate, and look at common issues in manufacturing businesses and how these can be resolved. Get started with making informed decisions, embracing technologies, and transforming your business.