What are the latest trends in Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution? What is the role of Cloud Computing, Emerging Technologies in shaping these industries? What are the future trends, and what would be the impact COVID19 Pandemic on these trends?

The world of Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution have been undergoing major transformations that are powered by Cloud Computing and Emerging Technologies. Major trends are disrupting the industry and introducing key transformations and movements such as Industry 4.0 and 5.0, which have revolutionized the manufacturing world by providing manufacturers with opportunities to utilize advanced tools and technologies throughout the product lifecycle. Manufacturers have seen the benefits of increasing operational visibility, reducing costs, expediting production times, and delivering exceptional customer support.  Industry 5.0 has also been focused on connecting man and machine, through the utilization of IoT, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

On the other hand, Retail and Distribution Industries have also adopted innovation and emerging technologies such as Big Data and AI/ML, AR/VR to transform both Digital and Physical Experience of customers. The power of Blockchain has reshaped the entire process through the use of Track and Trace, increasing Trust, Transparency and Efficiency throughout the entire Supply Chain.