Vertical Industry Tech Trends in Manufacturing: AI, Automation, and Upskilling | CompTIA Trend Watch [Video]

Dive into the latest tech trends in the manufacturing industry with Carolyn April, Vice President of Industry Research at CompTIA. In this episode of CompTIA Trend Watch, we explore how manufacturing firms are leveraging AI, automation, and upskilling to stay competitive. Discover the top business priorities, the challenges faced, and the innovative solutions being implemented in one of the oldest yet most tech-forward industries. Don’t miss out on this insightful analysis that can help you stay ahead in the tech industry.

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Explore the latest tech trends in the manufacturing industry with Carolyn April from CompTIA. Learn how AI, automation, and upskilling are transforming manufacturing firms. Stay ahead with CompTIA’s market-leading analysis. Watch now!

Summary of Research Data Key Points:

Industry Overview: Manufacturing is a highly diversified space, contributing $2.9 trillion to the U.S. GDP as of 2023.

Top Business Priorities:

Introduction of New Technologies: Emphasis on AI and machine learning.

Operational Efficiency: Focus on streamlining processes to enhance productivity.

Innovation: Leveraging technology to improve products and grow revenue.

Tech Adoption: 65% of manufacturing respondents consider their companies to be in the upper tier or cutting edge in tech usage.

Challenges:

Economic Uncertainty: A universal concern across all verticals.

Recruitment: Difficulty in finding tech workers with the right skill sets.

Skills and Training:

High Demand for Cybersecurity, Automation, and AI Experts.

Upskilling and Reskilling: Significant needs identified, with 70% of respondents planning to increase training budgets.

Retention: Efforts to reduce churn and hold onto skilled employees.

Competitive Edge: Emphasis on digital skills and innovation to stay competitive in the market.

Trend Watch Series Description:

Take a deep dive into the latest tech industry trends with CompTIA’s research team. In each video, Carolyn April, Vice President Industry Research, or Seth Robinson, Vice President, Industry & Technology Research, breaks down the latest data and market intelligence to identify a key trend in the industry and explains how it’s impacting businesses that sell technology solutions, their customers, and the IT workforce. Stay on the leading edge of the business of technology with CompTIA’s original research and market-leading analysis