In the world of manufacturing, disruptive technology has always been the driver of the various stages of the Industrial Revolution. The first revolution began with steam power and mechanical production, followed by the enablement of mass production and assembly lines through electricity in the second. The third and current revolution was driven by information and communications technology, with the first wave of automation and networked production.
What most companies need is a trusted partner to help them navigate the changes they can make today to boost their smart manufacturing capabilities and enable Industry 4.0 in the future. Schneider Electric has been a trusted partner helping clients tackle everything, from basic preventive services all the way to redesigning their permanent IT backbone. Keep reading to learn more about what this new wave means for your manufacturing industry IT department and how you can set your team and organization up for success.