Rockwell Automation: The 5 Priorities Defining Manufacturing’s Next Chapter
A few years ago, the focus was on digital transformation itself. Organizations were asking whether they should invest, where to begin, and how quickly they could justify the cost. Today, the debate is largely over. According to Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, 90% of manufacturers now say digital transformation is necessary to remain competitive. The question is no longer whether to transform. It’s how effectively organizations can execute. What emerged from this year’s research is a picture of an industry moving from experimentation to execution. Manufacturers are operating in an environment defined by rising costs, workforce shortages, cybersecurity concerns, and economic uncertainty. Yet despite these challenges, leaders are accelerating investments that improve resilience, agility, and performance. Five priorities stand out as defining trends across the global manufacturing landscape.
