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Industrial Internet of Things and Data Analytics to Transform the Factory Floor
09-Jan-2018
Asia Pacific
Market Outlook
P9B4-01-00-00-00
IA01465-AP-MO_21436
Australia is able to stay competitive in global manufacturing due to its capabilities in manufacturing high value-added products. However, the comparative disadvantage in large-volume production is currently a restraint limiting the global competitiveness of the industry. The transition to smart manufacturing is being driven by structural changes in the global market, with Australia aiming to move from low-cost, high-volume production to high-margin, low-volume models. This study looks at the digital technologies transforming the Australian manufacturing sector. It provides insights into both global and domestic technology trends, throws light on market innovations, highlights the mainstream applications of these new technologies, and predicts the potential applications in Australia. It also analyses the competitive structure of the market, makes comparisons with traditional manufacturing, and discusses the overall trends and development plans that are shaping the market. Advanced technologies, such as robotics, Additive Manufacturing (AM), and digital manufacturing are revolutionising manufacturing, with new abilities to design and manufacture complex, customised products with short lead times, minimal tooling and wastage, and low labour demand. However, data analytics and technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will have the most impact on the Australian manufacturing sector. Being data-driven allows manufacturers to gain a competitive advantage by analysing information to improve various processes in production, logistics, and supply-chain management. The adoption of digitally-enabled manufacturing solutions is most prevalent in the manufacturing verticals that require higher standards of quality assurance and higher production volume such as healthcare, aerospace, and Food and Beverage (F&B). For example, the adoption of digital manufacturing solutions allows more manufacturers to transcend from scheduled repairs and maintenance to being able to predict and prescribe maintenance, repairs, and possibly training to move from reactive to preventive performance capabilities. As such, digital manufacturing solutions have a natural environment in high-volume production lines, where the need to minimise production downtime from equipment maintenance is a major consideration. More manufacturers are recognising the benefits of digital transformation in the industry; however, there is some hesitance, as a large number of SMEs in Australia are unable to find the appropriate funding to support the investments required. Cybersecurity is an essential component in digital transformation. However, the expansion of a manufacturer’s communication network and digital integration of more production processes to be accessed and controlled via the Internet, cloud, and other network servers, could intensify the vulnerability of the organisation to security threats. To secure the company’s competitive advantage and ensure complete process control, a rigid set of protocols and protection systems should be set in place for end users of ICT solutions to trust the transformation process.
Key Findings
Key Focus Technologies
Scope
Definitions
Definitions (continued)
Manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing in Australia (continued)
Manufacturing in Australia (continued)
Innovation
Comparative Advantages
Comparative Advantages of the Industry
Comparative Advantages of the Industry (continued)
Comparative Advantages of the Industry (continued)
Comparative Advantages of the Industry (continued)
Challenges in Australian Manufacturing
Challenges in Australian Manufacturing (continued)
Challenges in Australian Manufacturing (continued)
Challenges in Australian Manufacturing (continued)
Challenges in Australian Manufacturing (continued)
Challenges in Australian Manufacturing (continued)
Drivers of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Drivers Explained
Drivers Explained (continued)
Technology Underpinning Australia’s Growing Prominence in GVC
Data Analytics, IIoT, and Cloud at the Forefront of Digital Transformation
Real-time Analytics Improving Decision-Making and Time to Market
Digital Solutions Offering Greater Visibility and Ensuring Worker Safety
Restraints to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Restraints Explained
Restraints Explained (continued)
Lack of Standardisation Limiting Global Collaboration Efforts
Steep Technology Costs Hindering Growth of Innovative Manufacturing
Is Australia Ready to Embrace Digital Transformation?
IT Specialists Shortage Placing Australia’s Manufacturing at Risk
ICT Expenditure in Manufacturing
ICT Expenditure in Manufacturing (continued)
IIoT—Creating Next-generation Operational Intelligence
IIoT—Adoption in Australian Industries
IIoT—Key Enablers
IIoT—Market Drivers Influencing Adoption
Drivers Explained
IIoT—Market Restraints Influencing Adoption
Restraints Explained
IIoT—Case Study
IIoT—Case Study (continued)
IIoT—Case Study (continued)
Cloud—Location and Services Defining Manufacturing Models
Cloud—Enhancing Production Operations and Efficiency
Cloud—Adoption in Australian Industries
Cloud—Market Drivers Influencing Adoption
Drivers Explained
Cloud—Market Restraints Influencing Adoption
Restraints Explained
Cloud Computing—Case Study
Automation and Robotics—Improving Safety and Efficiency in Manufacturing
Automation and Robotics—Adoption in Australian Industries
Automation and Robotics—Impact of Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing
Automation and Robotics—Market Drivers Influencing Adoption
Drivers Explained
Automation and Robotics—Market Restraints Influencing Adoption
Restraints Explained
Automation and Collaborative Robots—Case Study
Automation and Collaborative Robots—Case Study (continued)
Digital Manufacturing—Integrating Smart Production and PLM Tools
Digital Manufacturing—Optimising Operational Efficiency
Digital Manufacturing—Adoption in Australian Industries
Digital Manufacturing—Market Drivers Influencing Adoption
Drivers Explained
Digital Manufacturing—Market Restraints Influencing Adoption
Restraints Explained
Digital Manufacturing—Case Study
Data Analytics—Unlocking the Power of Manufacturing Intelligence
Data Analytics—Adoption in Australian Industries
Data Analytics—Importance of Analysis to Operations
Data Analytics—Market Drivers Influencing Adoption
Drivers Explained
Data Analytics—Market Restraints Influencing Adoption
Restraints Explained
Data Analytics—Case Study
Additive Manufacturing—Empowering Customisation in Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing—Adoption in Australian Industries
Additive Manufacturing—Business Model Comparison
Additive Manufacturing—Growth Areas and Market Potential
Additive Manufacturing—Market Drivers Influencing Adoption
Drivers Explained
Additive Manufacturing—Market Restraints Influencing Adoption
Restraints Explained
Additive Manufacturing—Case Study
Growth Opportunities—IIoT
Growth Opportunities—Solution-as-a-Service Business Model
Growth Opportunities—Additive Manufacturing
Strategic Imperatives for ICT Solutions Providers
Cybersecurity—An Imperative for Trusting Transformation
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