The Future of Manufacturing Innovation: Creating Value in Challenging Times With Technological and Enterprise Know-How

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The building blocks for future-proof manufacturing were on display at Hannover Messe. How will you harness them?

Efficiency and sustainability — achieving these critical goals will determine the future leaders throughout the challenging manufacturing landscape. That truth was not lost on anyone at Hannover Messe 2024. Based on our conversations with clients, four specific topics are dominating the way industry leaders are planning their next steps:

A pressing need for sustainable energy management strategies
The call for enhanced worker enablement using Generative AI
The accelerating drive for greater automation on the shop floor
A push for Gen AI-driven customer engagement

Each of these constitutes a pillar of future-proofed industrial operations. But for manufacturers, the risks of a mediocre rollout are very real. Deploying the right technology strategy in the right way will be the key to not just surviving — but thriving.

Securing the future profitability and reliability of your manufacturing operations requires an interwoven approach of technical and business acumen. That’s the core idea underpinning SoftServe and KPMG’s strategic partnership.

Read on to learn about our takeaways from Hannover Messe, and how our partnership can help you tackle your most pressing challenges.

A perfect storm: regulatory pressure and market demands

The dual pressures of increased efficiency demands and heightened sustainability requirements are no longer secondary trends on the periphery — they are the bedrocks of future relevance. As governments ratchet up their ESG reporting requirements and market dynamics weed out middling performers with bloated operations, one thing is clear: transformative technology strategies are key to survival.

But deploying technology must always be tied to the proper business use case. Deployment must be well-timed, strategic, and, ultimately, profitable. Yet in the high-velocity environment of Industry 4.0, the acceleration at which early adopters set new benchmarks is daunting. How will you move fast without running the risk of tripping?

Leverage complementary expertise for robust results

SoftServe and KPMG formed a strategic partnership to enable manufacturers to accelerate their transformation with the assurance that they are targeting the most profitable projects. Our modus operandi pivots on the synthesis of business insights, grounded in manufacturing domain expertise, with cutting-edge technology to create truly formidable solutions.

At Hannover Messe, we brought four technology demos to show how this fusion not only embraces change where it counts, but also catalyzes its most productive capacities:

Data-Driven Energy Excellence

Fortify your energy management strategies with SoftServe and KPMG by using data analytics and artificial intelligence to secure predictive power and the prescience for optimal resource allocation. For a sustainable energy model that doesn't just reduce expenses — but also drives an encompassing sustainability ethos and agile manufacturing processes.

Gen AI Industrial Assistant

Developed in close collaboration with Continental using NVIDIA hardware, SoftServe’s Gen AI Industrial Assistant offers industrial workers a symbiotic knowledge base at their fingertips. This fusion of human intuition with time-saving machine precision not only streamlines operations but also serves as a template for adaptive workforces in the digital age.

Automated 3D Scanning

The buzz around 3D scanning technology is as much about agility as accuracy. Quick scans, precise defect detection, and smooth component placement drive efficiency and reliability not just in quality inspection — but across the entire shop floor.

SoftServe Gen, the Digital Concierge

The epitome of next-level interactivity through Gen AI, SoftServe Gen deploys NVIDIA technology to become the digital extension of your company, offering customized information and interactive experiences. She heralds a new era of customer engagement and service delivery in the manufacturing landscape.

Charting the course for value creation in turbulent times

The question for manufacturers worldwide is not if but when: When will digital transformation hit a critical moment where you are either leading or being left behind? And how will you make sure that your technological innovations bring the greatest possible returns?

To thrive in this dynamic domain requires not just energy and vision, but a well-honed strategy backed with actionable solutions. Secure your profitability now and in the future with:

Flexible and sustainable energy management
Robust worker enablement with Generative AI
Efficient and reliable automation on the shop floor
Enhanced customer satisfaction with Gen AI

SoftServe and KPMG are here to help guide you to the optimal strategy for your operations and secure your position as an industry leader.

If you are ready to take the lead, let’s talk.

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