While some consider cloud-based software to be more cost effective and efficient that its counterparts, a new survey of manufacturers found that 66 percent saw improvements in plant productivity after deploying the systems.
The survey, “The State of Manufacturing Technology: Cloud Emerges as the Innovation Platform for the Shop Floor,” was conducted by cloud ERP technology supplier Plex. This first-time survey from the company examined responses from more than 130 manufacturing organizations to track emerging technologies that are transforming how products are made and improving safety, materials handling and product quality.