Whitepaper: The Future of 5G in Manufacturing

Connected machines, data-driven processes and responsive, transparent supply chains are helping manufacturers respond to an uncertain and ultra-competitive operational environment. 5G cellular connectivity is helping to drive the further adoption of these Industry 4.0 solutions and enable manufacturers to respond rapidly to changing market conditions and evolving customer expectations.

5G connectivity is making an impact on manufacturing in the areas of humanmachine collaboration, safety, logistics, product management and worker augmentation. This eBook delivers insights on 5G adoption and plans in the Manufacturing industry, based on 5G research conducted across North America and Western Europe by IDC Research, sponsored by Sierra Wireless, in Q1 2021. We will look at what is causing manufacturing companies to upgrade their cellular infrastructure and the potential operational and business benefits this will have.