SME releases first report on smart manufacturing

Dearborn, Mich.-based SME has released the first of three smart manufacturing reports to help manufacturers consider, evaluate, and execute strategies to become strong competitors as the industry shifts to integrated and flexible advanced manufacturing technology and tools, including the industrial internet of things (IIot) and artificial intelligence.

Upcoming reports will provide a roadmap for manufacturers who want to adopt these practices, outlining the right technologies and solutions and explaining how to recruit and train a workforce.

The first of the three reports, “Smart Manufacturing: A Competitive Necessity,” is available to download at www.sme.org/smartmfg. This report discusses the necessity and advantages of moving to a smart facility to survive in the current competitive environment. It suggests first steps to embrace this opportunity to disrupt business as usual and drive productivity, quality, and profitability.