Data privacy and security in sustainable manufacturing in the age of Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 is widely recognised to have originated in 2011, and now, after over ten years, the manufacturing sector is well and truly in the midst of a data-driven revolution. According to a World Economic Forum whitepaper, Industry 4.0 will spur enterprises to join forces in interconnected value networks to leverage data and analytics applications to fuel productivity, cultivate new customer experiences, and make a significant impact on society and the environment. According to Gary Coleman, Global Industry and Senior Client Advisor, Deloitte Consulting has said that “the Fourth Industrial Revolution is still in its nascent state,” but as this era unfolds further, it will continue to unlock an unprecedented amount of […]

What’s in store for 2024: 5 top manufacturing trends to watch

In 2023, manufacturers faced significant challenges ranging from geopolitical instabilities, skills shortages, and supply chain disruptions, further adding to the overall turbulence in the sector. Yet, despite these hurdles, manufacturers have remained committed to digital and sustainable progress—as is our commitment to help the industry reach these important goals. Over the last 12 months, we explored several important topics for the sector at large including advancing shopfloor intelligence, creating a circular economy, the importance of fair trade manufacturing, the rise of digital supply chains, the potential of microfactories, AI and hyperautomation, developing increased cyber resilience, why hyper-personalisation is changing production, and generative AI and the industrial metaverse. We covered significant […]