Info-Tech’s Best Research for Manufacturing 2026
IT leaders are looking to address the uncertainties facing their manufacturing operations.
Manufacturers are accelerating digital transformation to stay competitive in a volatile global environment. From supply chain disruption to the shift to Industry 4.0/5.0, IT is critical to driving efficiency, resilience, and innovation across operations. Explore this research-based resource designed to help IT leaders navigate the most pressing challenges in Manufacturing today.
We’ve consolidated the most critical research for IT leaders in the Manufacturing sector in 2026 to address these challenges:
- The need for stronger IT/business alignment to drive growth.
- Rising cybersecurity risks across connected systems.
- The push to adopt Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies and capabilities.
- Increasing complexity in supply chains and demand planning.
- Growing demand to integrate AI and intelligent automation into operations.
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