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Technology in the manufacturing industry
Technology ideas to drive innovation and improve efficiency in manufacturing
Technology will continue to play a key role in business strategic planning. Companies are often focused on simply maintaining operational and information technology capabilities instead of harnessing technology resources to drive innovation or transformational change. By driving innovation and market responsiveness, technology can help companies differentiate themselves to attract and retain customers. And technology can continue to improve the efficiency of the production process to maintain or grow margins.
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