KIRBY RISK STATE OF SMART MANUFACTURING REPORT FROM ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

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9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report

How global manufacturers are harnessing emergent technology to maximize workforce potential, reduce risk, increase quality and deliver sustainable growth.

In their largest report to date, Rockwell Automation surveyed more than 1,500 decision-makers from 17 of the top manufacturing countries. The result: their 9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report.

The study reveals optimism as advanced industrial operations technology delivers results that offer hope in the face of evolving economic conditions, labor shortages, skills gaps and cybersecurity concerns.
Use this report to benchmark your organization against your peers and as a catalyst for taking action to drive transformation that will deliver differentiated business outcomes in your industry.

​​​​​​Plus, the report includes their Technology Adoption Plan to help you turn insights into action.

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The GenAI Revolution


​​​​​​Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rocketed up the technology priority list over the last twelve months, creating fierce demand for industrial applications embedded with this transformative technology.

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Empowering Workforce


​​​​​​Looking to supplement and amplify the workforce, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and wearables all ranked prominently in new areas for technology investment in 2024.

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Combating Cyber Threats


The lines between OT and IT continue to blur, increasing the connectivity between digital and physical operations. This elevates the need for cybersecurity awareness and action to mitigate the risk of a breach or attack.

Hear from manufacturers
across the globe

Manufacturers are harnessing emergent technology to maximize workforce potential, reduce risk, increase quality, and deliver sustainable growth.​​​​​​

95%

​​​are using or evaluating smart manufacturing technology

ROI

Cloud / SaaS topped the list for technology that drives the greatest ROI

98%

have a sustainability / ESG policy in place

GenAI

was #1 in the top 10 new investment areas over the next 12 months

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