Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Develop the digital capabilities CIOs and manufacturing leaders need to gain an edge in a hypercompetitive market.

Manufacturing Emerging Technology Priorities and Progress by Use Case

Manufacturing CIOs must balance competing priorities while driving digital transformation. Optimizing IT spend requires investing in the right technologies and use cases for maximum productivity.

Discover the top technology investments and use cases in manufacturing—revealing which technologies matter most, where investment is highest, and the results manufacturers are achieving.

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    Leverage the work of 2,500 Gartner research and advisory experts supporting manufacturing organizations looking for rapid improvements. Get help making the right strategic decisions so you can drive value across the organization.
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    Discover 3 focus areas for CIOs to drive transformation in their industries, and uncover critical steps to accelerate transformation in manufacturing.

    Access more than 250 AI use cases, all tailored to your industry and business needs with Gartner's AI Use Case Insights Tool to help your organization achieve tangible success.

    Gain insights for Navigating U.S. Federal Policy Shifts: Cross-Industry CIO Perspectives on Impacts and Strategies, and discover how policy changes directly affect IT strategies within Manufacturing.

    Explore the most recent edition of the Gartner Business Quarterly for insights on building a future-ready workforce that delivers value as the mix in the workforce changes.

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    Understand the impact, opportunities and risks of generative AI for manufacturing leaders

    Learn how to separate the hype, hope and reality of AI in manufacturing. Leverage The Impact of Generative AI on Manufacturing webinar to help differentiate AI, generative AI and machine learning, while examining functional criteria as you pursue this technology.

     

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