As the market changes, it becomes difficult for some organizations to keep up. Transitioning into a living business may be one of the keys to sustaining success in the ever-changing...
Auto manufacturers are making a shift into the mobility age, meaning new technologies need to be adopted in order to be competitive. However, there is more to growth than just...
Companies wanting to compete and innovate need to use all the technology at hand. Digital twin technology can maximize productivity in ever-changing and demanding markets.
Many OEMs are struggling to combine the right mix of digital technologies to produce more efficiency and value. Here are five key areas of value generation to focus on.
Artificial intelligence is fueling growth across many business sectors, including industrial equipment. But OEMs must learn quickly if they hope to adapt the technology to their...
With some OEMs finding it difficult to keep up with the pace of advancing digital technologies, they might find answers in transforming their supply chain.
While automation is important, businesses should also consider building strong interactions between artificial intelligence, humans and machines to create an organization that...
As the pace of digital accelerates, industrial companies that hope to remain competitive will need to undertake a deeper grasp of customer interactions at all touchpoints—from...
Manufacturers must strike a balance between managing costs and investing in future production capabilities. Here’s what they should focus their efforts on.
Using insights and lessons learned from industry executive surveys, discover a framework that companies can use to assess their own growth efforts and build accelerated growth...
As industrial companies look for larger returns from their digital investments, they need to get beyond the experimentation stage and start generating value at scale. Here are...
Expectations for engaging B2B customers digitally have never been higher. Given this trend, industrial companies need to expand their digital sales capabilities now. Here are ...
Accenture posits the majority of industrial companies could accelerate their IIoT transformation. Discover their tips for getting more value from your data, crossing the talent...
Cloud capabilities can be pivotal to a company's industrial reinvention journey when focused on a “fit for purpose” cost structure, smart products, and services innovation.
As the demand grows, learn why companies are now shifting from selling a product as a one-time item to offering customers a Product-as-a-Service route.
The new automation model focuses on services that reduce a manufacturer’s financial risks by shifting the responsibility of asset acquisition on to the OEM or technology supplier...
Global supply chains are being impacted by COVID-19. In order to more effectively recover from the issues caused by the global pandemic and sustain success in the future, strengthening...
Ideate and innovate is a mantra that OEMs are increasingly embracing during the age of disruption. Implementing solid business practices and coming up with fresh, innovative ideas...
The constant introduction of new technologies is blurring industry boundaries, leaving some industrial equipment manufacturers struggling to keep up in the transition. Learn the...
As more industrial companies look to digitally transform their operations, Rockwell Automation is growing its Digital Partner Program to help guide and simplify the deployment...
Announced this week at Automation Fair, the partnership with Accenture’s Industry X.0 will focus on bringing expertise together to help industrial clients transform their connected...
With digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, mixed reality, 3D printing and more, manufacturers can respond to customer demands in real time.
As demand for personalized products and experiences continues its rapid growth, manufacturers hoping to achieve or sustain a winning market position will need to optimize their...
The ability of customers to influence smart and connected product conceptualization is growing. It will be critical that OEMs reorient their products, services, internal processes...
Consumer demands are creating the need for a more agile infrastructure. Advances in mobility, vision, dexterity and more are helping robots improve productivity.
To take advantage of the broadening application of 3D printing, manufacturers need to consider how the technology could fit into five key areas for their businesses.
A challenge with the Industrial Internet of Things is optimizing the data to produce more robust, enterprise-wide value for the organization. Edge analytics can aid efforts.
Industrial equipment manufacturers need to develop new digital business models to respond quickly to changing demands. Taking a holistic approach can greatly benefit suppliers...
By empowering workers to continually learn new skills to do more with technology, equipment manufacturers will improve their ability to innovate, generate better business outcomes...
Innovation has always been a primary driver of success in the industrial equipment market. But new customer expectations are redefining how to execute it.
As digital technologies and connected manufacturing become pervasive, manufacturers should seriously consider building their connected industrial workforce model now.
Industrial equipment manufacturers need a more responsive and cost-effective operating model to compete in an environment of dropping demand, rising commodity prices, soaring ...
Traditionally applied to business functions, analytics have begun to play a more strategic role in helping OEMs and auto companies drive greater innovation, gain a competitive...
In-car technologies, vehicle customization, and the arrival of electric and autonomous vehicles all add to the complexity of automotive manufacturing. Improving the visibility...
Results from a survey of OEM executives highlights four critical trends that will impact an industry that is on the verge of becoming dominated by IoT.
To capitalize on this emerging market, suppliers will need to expand their manufacturing capabilities, increase collaboration with non-traditional partners, and accelerate the...
Reports suggest that industrial equipment manufacturers are likely to continue expanding their capabilities through acquisitions. Make more effective use of those purchases through...
Research shows that IE manufacturers plan to squeeze more out of their existing assets to meet surging demands. If you’re considering this, consider these points.
The industrial equipment manufacturers that see the best return on their investment in risk management are those that make it a priority, centralize responsibility and invest ...
Though U.S. manufacturing is on a steady path of growth, the threat from the skilled worker shorter could derail that. Here are some effective strategies to address the skill ...
Among the traits most often cited about modern manufacturers is their unwavering focus on being as flexible as possible to respond to constantly shifting market demands. A recent...
The need for ever-more advanced in-car technologies is creating competitive challenges for auto manufacturers in the connected vehicle market. But such advances could also help...
As demand for more tailored products grows, industrial product manufacturers could find a solution in the mass-customization facilitated by 3D printing.
As prospects grow for 3D printing technology advancing into the business world, so does anticipation about how it might help product manufacturers increase their competitive capabilitie...
There is no doubt that innovation can help industrial manufacturers succeed, but the question remains: Which approaches or processes will best ignite and sustain innovation within...
Harmonizing manufacturing operations management systems is not the first priority after a merger or acquisition, but the desire to standardize operations and enterprise reporting...
Bianca Scholten, principal consultant at Accenture, has helped numerous companies standardize their operations using a template approach. Here’s her guide to areas of inquiry ...
