Epicor VP outlines the three tech trends driving real change in manufacturing

Epicor VP outlines the three tech trends driving real change in manufacturing

Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President – Middle East, Africa & India, Epicor has penned an exclusive op-ed for tahawultech.com – in which he outlines the three technology trends that he sees as pivotal to the advancement of the manufacturing sector across the Middle East region.

Manufacturing in the UAE was 10% of GDP in 2021, its largest share since 2005. While seeing a series of ups and downs, mostly in the shape of global crises, the industry has grown overall since 2011.

Operation 300bn, the UAE’s industrial strategy, is a clear signal of the importance the nation’s leadership places on manufacturing in diversifying and future proofing the economy.

And government decision makers have doubtlessly watched, with justifiable pride, as the manufacturing sector prevailed through some of the worst economic conditions in living memory. It faced systemic disruption to the supply-chain, widespread talent shortages, and soaring inflation. And it responded with admirable agility.

That agility will, it seems, continue to be tested as economic uncertainty shows no signs of abating. Manufacturers must keep one eye on the drawing board, ready to change when the need arises. Meanwhile, they must investigate every part of their operations and sniff out opportunities for streamlining processes.

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