Factory of the future

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Embracing the Factory of the Future
Steps manufacturers can take now to prepare for the new paradigm

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Manufacturing faces disruptive changes from multiple directions…
New
information
technology
New
operational
technology
Expanding
global
markets
Escalating
customer
demands

…creating a convergence of forces
New
information
technology
New
operational
technology
Expanding
global
markets
• Expanding middle class
• Emerging nations
• Global internet access
• 3D printing
• Sensors/scanners
• Robotics
• Late stage assembly
• Personalized products
• Expect more value, speed
• Positive experience
• Internet of Things
• Big data
• Configuration tools
• Collaboration
Escalating
customer
demands

The result: Growth and opportunity
McKinsey Global Institute: Manufacturing the Future: The next era of global growth and innovation.
70%
of global trade
is related to
manufacturing
Manufacturing jobs
make up 45% of
the US economy
Manufacturing Service
employed in
manufacturing45M
900,000
new manufacturing
jobs were created
in 2010-2015
Global market for
manufactured goods
2010
$32T
2030
$60T
The Internet of Things
connected
devices
by 2030
50B
projected in
worldwide
economic value
$19T
worldwide will join the
consuming class by 20251.8B

How can you seize this opportunity?
Information
Technologies
Operational
Technologies
Modernize your systems:
The Factory of the Future has two pillars of advanced technologies

The result: The Factory of the Future
Understands customer
expectations and buying triggers
Applies new technologies for
end-to-end value chain visibility
Meets changing consumer demand
for speed, value and service
Turns to cloud deployment for agile
response to changing conditions
Information Technologies

Operational Technologies
Overcomes increased global competition by
offering distinctive products and service
Embraces innovation and
disruptive technologies
Automates processes for lean
workflows with minimal waste
Adapts to new best manufacturing
practices for ETO and MTO
The result: The Factory of the Future

Meet the fully integrated, digitally connected enterprise…
Seamless visibility of
real time data across
the enterprise and
supply chain
Highly productive and efficient
shop floor processes produces
products with speed, quality and
customer-centric value

Better ability to predict consumer
trends and buying triggers
1
Increased agility to respond to fast
changing market conditions2
Improved cycle times and on-time
deliveries to customers3
Total visibility through the
value supply chain4
Reduced time and cost to
launch new products
5
Benefits of the Factory of the Future

Benefits of the Factory of the Future
6
7
8
9
Improved asset utilization with
fewer idle machines
Improved customer experience
Minimal waste of resources
and labor
Mobility tools can attract and retain
millennial workforce
Improved analytics allow personnel
make profit-first decisions
10

Checklist: Preparing your IT infrastructure
Visibility
Mobility
Cloud
enabled
Data
ingenuity
Customer
centricity
How do you get started on your journey to the Factory of the Future?

Visibility
Do you have complete value
chain visibility? Can you track
details in real-time?
Mobility
Do you empower personnel to work
the way they live? Do they have
constant connectivity via intuitive
mobile devices?
Cloud
enabled
Are you using cloud deployment so
you can move plants and add
locations to respond to market
demands?
Data
ingenuity
Customer
centricity
Start here. Ask the
right questions.

Visibility
Mobility
Cloud
enabled
Data
ingenuity
What is your data IQ? Do you use
business intelligence and role-based
KPIs? Do you track trends and predict
inventory and resource needs?
Customer
centricity
Are you in sync with customers?
Do you use portals, collaborative
and collaboration tools to provide
customized products?
Summarize your gaps. Turn to a trusted
solution provider to help fill IT gaps.

z
Transportation
management
MOVE
Warehouse
management
Inventory
management
STORE
Transport/
receive
DELIVER
Plan, market,
quote, and close
SELL
Out-bound
Demand
In-bound
Supply
CloudSuite for end to end commerce
Order mgmt.
Procure-to-pay
finance
SOURCE
Work in
process
Factory
management
MAKE
Here is an example of new information technology trends

Checklist: Preparing your operational infrastructure
IoT and
sensors
CPQAssets and
robotics
Shop floor
automation
Also examine your shop floor, inventory systems,
automation and movement of materials through the plant.
Innovation
and 3D
printing

Checklist: Preparing your operational infrastructure
CPQ
Assets and
Robotics
Shop floor
Automation
Are you using smart sensors and Internet of
Things technologies to connect with
customers, suppliers and assets?
Are you embracing disruptive
operational technologies?
Are you using configuration and
pricing tools to assist with product
customization?
IoT and
sensors
Innovation
and 3D
printing

Checklist: Preparing your IoT infrastructure
IoT and
sensors
Innovation
and 3D
printing
CPQ
Internal
assets and
robotics
Shop floor
Automation
Are you monitoring internal assets
to prevent unexpected downtimes?
Are you automating shop floor
processes, eliminating idle
machines and excessive
movement of materials?
Upgrade and add operational improvements according to a strategy

Here is an example of new operational trends
Specialized manufacturers
service multiple brand owners
Labor intensive products moved
to lower cost locations
Ocean shipping costs remain cost
effective with lower energy cost
Specialization
Off shore labor
Shipping costs
Dissipation of import quotas
resulted in scale off shore suppliers
Load balancing across suppliers to
respond to volatile demand curve
Flexibility in product mix and faster
cycles with broad supplier base
Import quotas
Variable demand
Shorter product cycles
Contract manufacturing:
Products are now often designed, built, and shipped by different companies in partnership

Start executing the plan…
Prioritize goals
and set a strategy1
Create teams and
call in the experts2
Optimize market
opportunities3
Deploy while
controlling risk4
Evaluate, refine
for continuous
improvement
5

Infor helps manufacturers get on track
Mobility-enabled and collaborative social tools
Configure, price, quote (CPQ) capabilities
Highly flexible ERP solutions tailored for
manufacturing--on premise or in the cloud
Business analysis tools and d/EPM
Infor offers manufacturers purpose-
built solution suites that will manage
the complete manufacturing operation,
from financials and scheduling to shop
floor management, quality control, and
analytics. The highly flexible end-to-
end solutions help you improve
process efficiency, more accurately
manage your cost position, better
meet customer expectations, and
accelerate growth.

Infor’s expertise in manufacturing
25,000
customers
100+
products
30+
years
Manufacturing is Infor’s largest industry segment

Infor manufacturing industries and verticals
Industrial
Manufacturing
• Industrial Machinery & Equipment
• Metal Fabrication
• Plastics Fabrication
• Medical Devices
• Primary Metals
• Furniture & Fixtures
• CPG
• Stone, Clay, Glass, Concrete
• Paper & Pulp
• Printing & Publishing
• Lumber & Wood
High Tech
Electronics
• Other HTE
• Industrial Electronics
• Components & Accessories
• Communications
• Comm. Equipment
• Computers/Office Equipment
• Semiconductors
• Consumer Electronics
Aerospace
and Defence
• Aerospace & MRO Services
• Defense
• Metal Fabrication
• Defense & MRO Services
• Defense Electronics
Automotive
• Tier Suppliers
• OEM
• Specialty Vehicles
• After-market
Discrete manufacturing: 4 industries, 28 verticals and 316 SIC codes

4,500+
Unique customers globally
6,300+
Customer sites
45 million
Users
8+ PB
Petabytes of data
1,050+
Opportunities
provisioned in FY15
< 2 mins
Time it takes to provision
customers on automated MT apps
96
Countries accessing
the Infor cloud
99.9%
Average historical
uptime
120+
Customer and industry audits
conducted each year
ISO, ITAR & HIPAA
Compliant
Infor cloud credentials

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solutions can help you identify,
quantify, and realize the tangible
business benefits of embracing the
new paradigm. Ready to get started?

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