| |May 20215Manufacturing sector is on the cusp of a systemic overhaul. With the advent of Industry 4.0, a sweeping change is underway which is creating the need for a support system for manufacturers. Automation in the manufacturing world is becoming widespread. New technologies have made automation more accessible to more manufacturers and are changing the way companies operate. Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming a more common technology in the manufacturing industry. It continues to feature at the top of trends lists year after year for its adaptability and innovation. According to a study by the MPI Group, nearly a third of production processes now incorporate smart devices and embedded intelligence. Additionally, more than 30 per cent of manufacturers have plans to incorporate IoT technology into their processes; while over 30 per cent plan to embed IoT technology into their products. Also, inventors are combining 3D printing with traditional processes creating unique combinations of parts that perform better with lower cost that can be manufactured closer to the customer, all while being more sustainable. As the market evolves, we can expect to see continued digitization and a digital response to the growing need to more quickly adapt to client needs via operations, structure, and terms of services. Enabling the move towards digitalization, however, is a challenging task where consultants are going to play an important role for research, analysis, process, and management as well as facilitation. As a result, several consulting companies have spawned to meet the demand from manufacturers. After studying this industry segment in-depth, we have come up with the list of Top 10 Manufacturing Consultants who have excelled in this field with their innovative approach. Having proven their dedication to quality and delivery in order to meet the customer expectations in an end-to-end manner, these companies have stood out from the crowd. We look forward to receiving your feedback and suggestions. Sudhakar SinghEditorsudhakar.singh@theindustryoutlook.comSteering the Manufacturing Ecosystem Vol 2 · Issue 7-3 · May, 2021Publisher Alok ChaturvediEditor Sudhakar Singh Editorial Team Janifha Evangeline Samrat Pradhan Hridkamal Roy Aveek Pal Chaudhuri Art & Graphics Ashok Kumar Mohan Krishnan GM Sales & MarketingVirupakshi Pattarsales@theindustryoutlook.com Editorial Querieseditor@theindustryoutlook.comCirculation Manager Magendran PerumalCover price is Rs. 150 per issue.Printed and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on behalf of Siliconmedia Technologies Pvt Ltd and Printed at Precision Fototype Services at Sri Sabari Shopping Complex, 24 Residency Road Bangalore-560025 and Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017.Publisher Alok ChaturvediCopyright © 2021 SiliconMedia Technolo-gies Pvt Ltd, All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permis-sion from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.
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