Leaders within the UK manufacturing industry are using the following digital strategies to drive these critical process efficiencies.

1. WHY YOUR ENTERPRISE
NEEDS A CLEAR
DIGITAL STRATEGY
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Manufacturers can help their
customers prosper – and
therefore improve their own
profits – through customisation
Connecting an ERP system to
design software enables complex
customisation and more
accurate costing
77%
2.MANUFACTURING FOCUS:
MOTIVATE YOUR
FACTORY-FLOOR
TEAM
1.MANUFACTURING FOCUS:
A CUSTOMER
ONE-OFF
3.MANUFACTURING FOCUS:
LET’S TALK TO THE
SUPPLY CHAIN
4.MANUFACTURING FOCUS:
IT’S ALL ABOUT
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
Leaders within the UK manufacturing industry are using the following digital
strategies to drive these critical process efficiencies.
ERP IS JUST ONE OF THE “TRANSFORMATIONAL DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGIES” THAT HELP FACTORIES TO:
Work smarter Decrease cost Improve productivity and profit
THE BREXIT EFFECT ON
MANUFACTURING
“(There is) a lack of
coherent digital strategies and the
inability for organisations to understand
what practical applications some of
these technologies offer within
their organisation.”
However…
“THERE’S STILL A GAP BETWEEN AWARENESS AND
INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: THE AMR SHOWS
ONE IN FOUR RESPONDENTS CURRENTLY HAVE NO
DIGITAL PLANS WHILE 26% HAVE IT ON THE RADAR BUT
ARE UNSURE HOW TO IMPLEMENT IT.”
Cara Haffey, Industrial Manufacturing & Automotive Leader PwC
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SO HOW ARE MANUFACTURERS
USING – OR PLANNING TO USE
TECHNOLOGY?
will use technology to
improve design and production
processes.
of manufacturers said turnover
had risen in the last six months
(10% down YOY)51%
report an increase in
profits (3% down YOY)42%
accept they’ll need to
adopt digital technologies
in order to prosper74%
will use digitalisation to streamline
internal company processes from
shop floor to admin.
91% of manufacturers believe
that their workforce becomes
much more engaged when they
can work smarter
74%
This means working alongside
machines rather than operating
them
will use new systems to communicate
better with their supply chain.
Suppliers are no longer
contacted only for updates
or new requirements
Multi-dimensional digitalisation
allows fluid interactions 24/7 and
real-time updates, with remote
access through a variety of devices
42%
75% agree that digital technologies
improve customer service, allowing
customers to access accurate
information quickly through a variety
of devices
will use software solutions to deliver
a better customer purchasing
experience, and 32% to deliver a
better customer service experience.
Digitalisation is essential to deliver
the personalised experiences and
relationships with businesses that
customers demand
40%