In today’s fast paced global economy, manufacturers are facing demands like never before. Their customers expect products that are more customised to their individual needs, the speed of innovation and new product releases continues to accelerate and the tolerance for error has become razor thin. Advancements in manufacturing technology, lower cost of entry, a need for speed and the demand for more customised products is leading to growth in smaller, more localised manufacturing.

The following will explore seven emerging trends in manufacturing that will help empower manufacturers to increase their speed of doing business and deliver excellence every time.