08.07.15
Zebra Technologies released survey results finding that most manufacturers (97%) consider the Internet of Things (IoT) to be one of the most impactful technological initiatives in their industry. Most respondents expect IoT to provide operational and actionable data on location and condition, which will enhance supply chains, mitigate loss and risk and empower process and cost optimization so they can improve operations and asset utilization as well as enhance customer service.
According to the survey, 83% of surveyed manufacturers either already have IoT implementations in place or plans to deploy within a year. Wi-Fi, real-time locating systems (RTLS), security sensors, barcodes, GPS and mobile computers were cited as the most important technologies for enabling IoT solutions.
Half of the surveyed manufacturers cited cost concerns as the largest barrier to adopting IoT solutions while 46% indicated privacy and security concerns along with integration challenges.
“Manufacturing operations are running more efficiently than ever before due to the installation of smart machinery and sensors on connected factory floors driving less machine downtime, better asset utilization and faster time to market,” said Jim Hilton, senior director, Global Manufacturing Principal, Zebra Technologies.
According to the survey, 83% of surveyed manufacturers either already have IoT implementations in place or plans to deploy within a year. Wi-Fi, real-time locating systems (RTLS), security sensors, barcodes, GPS and mobile computers were cited as the most important technologies for enabling IoT solutions.
Half of the surveyed manufacturers cited cost concerns as the largest barrier to adopting IoT solutions while 46% indicated privacy and security concerns along with integration challenges.
“Manufacturing operations are running more efficiently than ever before due to the installation of smart machinery and sensors on connected factory floors driving less machine downtime, better asset utilization and faster time to market,” said Jim Hilton, senior director, Global Manufacturing Principal, Zebra Technologies.