According to recent research, 89% of companies have reported that the lack of digitalization for factory worker processes has had a medium-to-high impact on their overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Yet, only 37% of companies have made significant progress in implementing digitalization on their factory floors, despite 82% of respondents prioritizing it.
Manufacturing leaders have cited “lack of know-how, skills, and talent” as the top barrier to improving factory floor processes.3 However, there are areas where manufacturers recognize the need to improve factory worker productivity.