1、 REAL-TIME AUTOMATION FOR MANUFACTURERS:HOW PROVIDERS CAN SCALE THE MARKET Enterprise Platforms Jack Hurley,Consultant|September 2024 Supported by:REAL-TIME AUTOMATION FOR MANUFACTURERS:HOW PROVIDERS CAN SCALE THE MARKET|SEPTEMBER 2024 STL Partners EXECUTIVE BRIEFING 2 Note to the reader This report
2、 should be used by solution providers,such as systems integrators and independent software vendors,in the real-time automation ecosystem.It outlines three recommendations to help solution providers increase demand and profitability:1.Target the manufacturing vertical due to its relative maturity.2.A
3、ddress manufacturers challenges through collaborative and innovative solutions.3.Partner with company types that complement and future proof their capabilities.REAL-TIME AUTOMATION FOR MANUFACTURERS:HOW PROVIDERS CAN SCALE THE MARKET|SEPTEMBER 2024 STL Partners EXECUTIVE BRIEFING 3 Executive Summary
4、 Real-time automation involves the rapid execution of tasks and processes without human interaction.By utilising data analytics,machine learning(ML),and other AI algorithms,it generates immediate insights and actions,minimising downtime and enhancing overall performance and efficiency.The advent of
5、new technologies such as edge computing,internet of things(IoT),and AI is accelerating investment in real-time automation use cases across various industry verticals,such as manufacturing.To better understand the opportunity for solution providers in manufacturing,STL conducted a survey with 371 man
6、ufacturing enterprises across North America,Europe,and India to understand their automation priorities,use cases,challenges,and partnership considerations.Key questions arising from the research for real-time automation solution providers to consider:1.Which vertical should solution providers target