Manufacturing industry takes a step forward in Industry resolutioner era during Industry 4.0. It is aligned to the industry challenges that many manufacturing company is facing in customer experiences, increasing supply chain complexities and network, operation cost increment and complexity, business expansion and new technology disruption forces manufacturing industry towards to be focused on customer innovation, building automation around their process which is called smart factory, supply chain resilience and environmental sustainability.
This document delves into the critical aspects of adopting agile manufacturing within organizations, emphasizing the importance of a seamless transition. It begins with an introduction to agile manufacturing, its significances, and benefits as well as the challenges it poses compared to traditional systems. The drivers for agile adoption, such as market dynamics, technological advancements, and changing customer expectations, are the necessities of this transition.
It also explores the challenges faced during the shift, including organizational resistance, skill gaps, and infrastructure upgrades. Strategies such as focusing on effective change management, continuous employee training, and incremental implementation approaches are presented.
The impact of agile manufacturing on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and market competitiveness is highlighted, followed by an exploration of future trends, technological innovations, global perspectives, and sustainability considerations.
It concludes with a summary of key points, recommendations for organizations, and reflections on the future of agile manufacturing, providing a comprehensive guide for those aiming to implement or improve agile systems in their operations.

* This document was presented in the seminar "Drives operational efficiencies & product innovations with smart factory automation" held on July 10, 2024.