Unlock new ways of operating, competing, and growing with connected manufacturing.

Digital manufacturing

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Overview

Build the connected backbone your factories need to operate as truly digital, data-driven environments. We connect people, equipment, and data using advanced technology that empowers your operators and frees them to focus on higher-value decisions. Real-time data breaks down communication silos and brings transparency across your end-to-end supply chain, while analytics and AI help you anticipate and prevent issues early. Accelerate decision-making so you can stay adaptive and drive measurable gains.


Market trends

18%-50%

increase expected in highly automated manufacturing processes by 2030

Source https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/news-room/press-releases/2026/pwc-global-industrial-manufacturing-sector-outlook.html
57%

of operations and supply chain leaders have integrated AI into selected functions or throughout their organization

Source https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/supply-chain-operations/library/digital-trends-operations-survey.html
43%

of industrial executives are investing in predictive equipment maintenance

Source https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/industrial-products/library/future-of-industrial-products.html
33%

are investing in adaptive production scheduling powered by AI

Source https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/industrial-products/library/future-of-industrial-products.html

Capabilities

Connected IT/OT foundation

The factory of the future starts with the infrastructure you build today. We take an end-to-end approach to IT/OT modernization, designing and implementing the infrastructure that links assets, systems, and operators. By bridging information technology and operational technology, we help you lay the foundation for smart manufacturing so you can deploy advanced digital capabilities now and adapt as your needs evolve.

Integrated MOS analytics

Translate shopfloor data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement. We integrate data across your digital factory to establish automated analytics and reporting linked to your management operating system (MOS) and daily ways of working. Our prescriptive analytics use targeted AI and machine learning to improve throughput, boost yield, and reduce stoppages, enabling faster adjustments and better decision-making at pace.

Digital twin development

Make high-stakes investment decisions with greater confidence. We build plant- and network-level virtual replicas of your physical operations to enable scenario analysis and “what if” planning for potential capital investments, capacity expansions, or automation projects. Our digital twin models provide data-driven insights to validate assumptions before committing resources so you can optimize network performance and avoid costly missteps.

Unified planning and scheduling

Break down the silos that prevent your operations from responding to real-time demand signals. We connect data across inventory, production, and supply chain systems to create unified visibility into your manufacturing environment. With these systems integrated, your team can improve scheduling efficiency and enable dynamic responses to changing requirements that reduce lead times and align production with actual customer demand.

Next-gen automation

Put automation to work where it matters most for your operation. We evaluate your production environment to identify opportunities for automated equipment that can improve capacity, increase availability, boost yield, and expand product mix flexibility. From robotic material handling to automated packout - including conveyance, palletization robotics, and AGVs - we help reduce manual effort, increase throughput, and modernize operations strategically to drive growth.

Connected worker solutions

Equip your frontline workforce with the digital tools they need to perform at their very best. We implement shopfloor performance analytics, digital job aids, and digital SOPs that improve data visibility and capture production-level inputs in real time. Our connected worker solutions guide technicians through troubleshooting, accelerate training, and reduce operator error, helping you build a more adaptable workforce and unlock measurable advantage.

Predictive maintenance insights

Move beyond reactive repairs that disrupt production and inflate maintenance costs. We deploy condition monitoring and failure-prediction capabilities that analyze equipment performance patterns to spot issues early. When your teams see problems coming, they can schedule repairs on their terms, reduce unplanned downtime, and extend asset lifecycles.

End-to-end track and trace

Track every material, component, and finished good across your value chain, from receipt through production and distribution. We implement traceability solutions that show you where products are at any moment and capture full genealogy of what went into them. Reduce product loss with real-time visibility and capture premium prices for products with verified origin.

Energy monitoring and optimization

Reduce utilities usage on energy-intensive assets such as boilers and compressors. We deploy targeted IoT solutions for climate control and monitoring across your facilities. AI and machine learning analyze consumption patterns to improve efficiency, helping you lower operating costs and advance sustainability goals.

Digital and predictive quality control

Catch quality issues before they disrupt downstream operations or escape to your customers. We deliver automated quality control capabilities that measure variances in product and production processes, using sensors and analytics to detect anomalies in real time. Connect these insights to design engineering to identify root causes faster and reduce rework.


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Russell Rasmus

Operations & Supply Chain Solutions Leader, PwC US

Brian Gilbert

Operations Transformation Digital Leader, PwC US

Jeff McKinney

Physical Product Development & Manufacturing, Managing Director, PwC US

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