Changes to the world of modern manufacturing are elevating industry leaders and leaving incumbents behind. Today’s “smart factory” is fitted with technologies such as 3D printing and Internet of Things (IoT)-compatible machinery. The systems within these revolutionary operations let companies process orders, manufacture products, and ship to customers faster.
At the same time, manufacturers face challenges like unskilled labor, time-intensive processes, obsolete supply chain management systems and frequently changing regulatory requirements. Due to these pain points, manufacturers are turning to business process automation tools to streamline and optimize complex back-office operations such as vendor communication, inventory management, procurement, payment processing, and report generation.