A recent study from Zebra Technologies has revealed that manufacturers are investing in wearable technologies to eliminate pen and paper from supply chains, over the next five years the reliance on pen and paper is set to decrease to 24% as more factories become fully-connected.
Connectivity
The Manufacturing Vision Study was based on interviews with 1,100 manufacturing companies, performed by Peerless Insights, to reveal insights on adopting technology on the plant floor to increase competitive position. Based on the responses, it was highlighted that manufacturing companies across EMEA are increasing investment in new technologies to bring goods to market faster, address burgeoning supply chain complexity and improve connectivity throughout facilities.