7 emerging trends that are changing manufacturing

In the last decade, few industries have been impacted by rapid advancements in technology quite like manufacturing. A lower cost of entry has introduced a seemingly endless flow of new competitors, and new technology has transformed the modern shop floor. The proliferation of smart sensors is changing R&D and operations, providing manufacturers with massive amounts of data that presents both a great risk and a great opportunity.

As manufacturers look to manage the opportunities and challenges that technology has delivered, many are looking back to the source to help them thrive in this new environment. With Microsoft’s tools, manufacturers are able to accelerate product introductions, have more agile shop floor execution, and deliver more intelligent order fulfilment. In this modern era of manufacturing, Microsoft is empowering manufacturers to improve their speed of doing business through connected operations, driving business success today and into the future.

Microsoft’s business solutions for enterprises enable people to make smarter decisions quickly with access to real-time insights and intelligence on nearly any device, anywhere. It enables businesses to transform by enabling them to redesign their business processes faster so they can innovate and get quick time to value to stay ahead of the competition. It also gives businesses the flexibility to grow at their pace through the choice and flexibility of the cloud, allowing them to scale their operations globally to meet business needs.

Business solutions that are mobile, familiar, easy to use and foster collaboration enable people to be more productive. And with real-time views into business operations they can make better data-driven decisions to have a positive impact on their business. Discover these and other trends that are redefining the world of manufacturing.

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