Why Manufacturing Digitalization Matters and How Countries Are Supporting It

April 1, 2018

This report explains how digitalization is transforming manufacturing globally, detailing what exactly smart manufacturing or Industry 4.0 is and examining the productivity impacts that digitalized manufacturing promises to deliver. The report examines the small-to medium-sized enterprise (SME) manufacturing support programs and policies of ten nations-Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States-and provides insights countries can leverage to support the digitalization of their manufacturers.

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Sroka Inc.

Founded in 1981, Sroka a family-owned company has been at the forefront of innovation for over 35 years. Sroka proudly engineers and manufacturers its products in the USA including heavy-duty electric lift trucks, combustion engine forklifts, and custom material handling equipment.

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