By Trevor Moore, Research and Development Manager, Fortress Technology
While the digital transformation known as Industry 4.0 began on the factory floor, not all of today’s manufacturers are ‘smart’. In fact, according to a recent study by Deloitte[1], just 20.7% of manufacturers surveyed rated themselves as ‘highly prepared’ for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Yet the benefits to food and beverage producers of incorporating connected technology into their processes are well documented. Smart technology can help organizations to make informed decisions that can turn a business into a predictor rather than a reactor.