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Approaches to Digital Manufacturing Operations
We surveyed leaders across industries such as biotech, manufacturing and engineering services, and healthcare to understand how they are optimizing and overcoming challenges in their manufacturing operations. To address their top priorities—quality control, workflow efficiency, real-time monitoring, and agility—leaders must navigate outdated manual processes, with many relying on Excel or paper-based systems, while most existing solutions lack full functionality to meet operational demands.
Approaches for Improving Quality and Manufacturing Visibility
Manufacturers are prioritizing cost reduction to improve margins, with a strong emphasis on hiring, training, and retaining employees. Many rely on IT-heavy homegrown systems or on-premise MES for production tracking, while others use manual methods or platform solutions. While most are moderately to highly satisfied with their current systems, a lack of consistency, shifting demands, and staffing challenges create operational instability. Real-time production data visibility and defect tracking are key focus areas, with investment decisions driven primarily by quick ROI and growth potential.