Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/engineer-operating-machine-9242177/ Zebra Technologies’ 2024 Manufacturing Vision study reveals that globally, 61% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth by 2029, up from 41% in 2024. In APAC, 68% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth by 2029, increasing from 46% in 2024. This surge in AI adoption, combined with 92% global and 87% of APAC survey respondents prioritising digital transformation, underscores manufacturers’ intent to improve data management and leverage new technologies that enhance visibility and quality throughout the manufacturing process. Why transformation is hard While digital transformation is a priority for manufacturers, around 30% to 40% of global and APAC respondents recognise achieving it is fraught with obstacles, including the cost and availability of labour, scaling technology solutions, and the convergence of information technology and operational technology (IT/OT). Transformation hinges on visibility, enabling manufacturers to leverage data more effectively to identify, react and prioritise problems and projects to deliver incremental efficiencies across the manufacturing process, ensuring the greatest impact upfront. “Manufacturers often face challenges in effectively utilising their data,” said Christanto Suryadarma , sales vice president for Southeast Asia (SEA), South Korea and Channel APJeC at Zebra Technologies. “This is where AI and other digital […]
Manufacturing transformation hinders better data utilisation
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