‘Internet of Things’ Can Boost US Manufacturing Might

The “internet of things” (IoT) offers endless potential for manufacturers to connect with new customers and partners. This will ultimately change the way the manufacturing industry operates on a daily basis.

In an article from The Hill, author Mark Wheeler writes, “For most, the industrial internet of things will result in a factory that is incrementally more adaptable to market changes, more visible to the entire enterprise and more efficient overall”.

In this article, Wheeler discusses:

  • A study that analyzed the emerging trends of industrial manufacturing
  • Industrial IoT benefits
  • Jobs that may be lost as well as created

Wheeler continues, “As savvy manufacturers invest in technologies that will create a smarter, more connected plant floor to achieve greater operational visibility and enhance quality, the future of the manufacturing industry — and the jobs that will be created — looks bright”. Will your manufacturing company use the IoT to boost production?

To read more, see the full article from Mark Wheeler in The Hill.