How smart factories are turning green

Two factories in India are leading the use of emerging technologies for sustainability as part of the WEF Lighthouse network

Smart manufacturing is no longer just about higher production at lower costs using technology. When emerging technology solutions such as the internet of things and artificial intelligence (AI) began to take hold of the manufacturing process across sectors, the main benefits were seen as reduction of time, predictive maintenance, remote repairs and better visibility of the supply chain. 

In the new wave of manufacturing processes, goals of efficiency are now being complemented by sustainable production objectives. In this new set of targets, emerging technologies continue to play a critical, enabling role. 

A clutch of global companies is demonstrating the future