The execution era of industrial operations is here. Manufacturers are no longer treating digital transformation as an initiative, but as their core operating system. In fact, 90% report that they need digital transformation to stay competitive. They aren’t just adopting smart manufacturing; they are executing with it at scale.

Explore the 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report from Rockwell Automation for the latest research to help inform your decision making. Hear from over 1,500 manufacturing leaders from across the globe about how they’re operating under sustained pressure and making digital transformation a top priority.

The Highlights

• Digital transformation is non-negotiable 

Digital transformation is no longer a strategic priority; it’s a strategic necessity. Leaders aren’t piloting anymore. They’re scaling and executing.

• AI is the top driver of business outcomes

AI has moved beyond hype and now delivers on outcomes, especially when scaled responsibly and embedded into production functions.

• Resilience and security are now requirements

Manufacturers are more digitally exposed than ever before, making resilience and security essential to a production environment, not just IT add-ons.

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Hear from Manufacturers Across the Globe

Learn how manufacturing leaders are making decisions that put technology and talent at the core of their competitive strategy.

The report also includes practical steps your organization can use to achieve sustained operational performance.

For a deeper dive, you can watch the on-demand webinar, Insights from the 11th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. A Rockwell Automation expert discusses the report's findings and shares additional insights on how manufacturers can build more resilient, agile, and intelligent operations.

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Download the report now to explore how leading manufacturers are succeeding in the execution era.