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Mike Houghton explains why process firms should look to go digital to get ahead


F


ollowing 2017’s publication of the Government-backed ‘Made Smarter’ review, the below article outlines some exciting digital technology


solutions designed to support process industries as they embark on their digitalisation journey. Digitalisation is the technology


focus behind Industry 4.0 and it is coming down the tracks fast. A highly digitalised industrial landscape promises a data-rich interconnected world, where seamless technology platforms will  production capability, create high value jobs, aid competitiveness and drive growth to support national economic success.


Central to all such ambitions will be the uptake of transformative digital technologies across our industrial sectors, including process industries, and work is well under way to ensure this happens. The ‘Made Smarter’ review, which


was led by Siemens CEO Juergen Maier, outlines most of the opportunities the   economy in terms of supporting growth, high value job creation, skills and improving national productivity. And making the most of this opportunity is certainly worth it. The review concludes that if we see the widespread adoption of industrial digitalisation, the next 10 years could see a £455bn boost to UK manufacturing, increased sector growth of up to 3% per annum, the creation of 175,000 jobs and the reduction of CO2


emissions


The digital revolution is an exciting time for process industries


by 4.5%, according to consultants Accenture. If the wide-ranging ‘Made Smarter’ recommendations are implemented,


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