In the era of Industry 4.0, manufacturing is on the cusp of a transformative revolution that promises unprecedented speed and innovation at scale. However, amidst this promising landscape, many manufacturing companies find themselves at risk of falling behind.

Empowered by cutting-edge technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), manufacturers can now identify process improvements more efficiently, address issues proactively, and deliver high-quality products faster than ever before. Yet, despite this potential, most manufacturers struggle to fully capitalize on these advancements.

This ebook sheds light on the challenges confronting today's manufacturing landscape, the benefits of investing in new technologies, and the crucial steps needed to modernize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) while minimizing disruption to current operations.

In this ebook you’ll learn: 

• How to transition from legacy tools and manual processes to modern MES platforms for Industry 4.0 readiness
• The criteria for selecting a future-proof MES solution 
• How to automate the development of rich data-centric models for informed decision-making 
• The role of MES in enabling extensibility and connectivity with the rest of your factory tech stack
• How the latest solutions unlock real-time access to information and collaboration for improved productivity and innovation