Source: Supplychaindive.com - Adam Mussomeli – 08/12/20
Smart factories are coming into focus as businesses put more resources behind productivity and efficiency. This is a contributed op-ed (opposite the editorial page) written by Adam Mussomeli, principal and supply chain and network operations lead for Deloitte Consulting. Opinions are the author's own.
The pandemic has triggered fundamental changes that will continue to accelerate innovation. Inevitable transformations — such as workplace flexibility or the shift to online commerce channels — have been fast-tracked, as organizations are pressed to meet the challenges brought on by the “new normal.”
This is especially true for the supply chain, as leaders realize the significant value and flexibility offered by digitally enabled operations. Supply chain leaders whose operations are strained by the current environment can help boost organizational resilience by embracing the smart factory — an innovative, holistic solution that enhances supply chain capabilities through the use of artificial intelligence, the IoT and robotics. Even before the pandemic, organizations identified the smart factory as a key competitive differentiator and began investing accordingly.
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