Market Trends of Big Data Analytics In Manufacturing Industry
Automotive Industry to be the Fastest Growing End User
- The global automobile industry is undergoing a transformation that includes an ever-increasing array of models and fuel types, fluctuations in used car values, and supply chain challenges that hinder OEMs in projecting future value and understanding the total cost of ownership. By leveraging big data, analytics, and insights, industry vendors can create a solution that helps OEMs adapt to the changing industry demands.
- Big data analytics allows the automobile industry to collect data from ERP systems and combine information from multiple functional units of the business and the supply chain members. With the emergence of industry IoT, a networked system, and M2M communication, the automotive industry is positioning itself towards Industry 4.0, Where M2M/IoT connections are networked communications that allow different devices to share data and carry out automatic tasks without the need for human interaction.
- RFIDs, sensors, barcode readers, and robots are now standard in the industry’s manufacturing floor. These devices have increased the data generation points exponentially.
- The automotive industry is now evolving into a more data-driven industry to reduce the costs associated with faulty assembly and over-inventory stockings. It can now plan the maintenance of the assembly lines more accurately. It has all been possible due to the adoption of predictive analytics in the industry.
North America to Witness Highest Growth
- Fueled by Industry 4.0, the United States continues to innovate and consolidate its position in the global market in the big data analytics industry. The embracing of smart technologies in the market has also directly impacted the national economy.
- The United States is a substantial market for vendors offering solutions for big data analytics. It is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period, owing to the early adoption of factory automation. Moreover, all the major vendors studied in the market are US-based. The United States is on the verge of the fourth industrial revolution, where data is used in large-scale production while integrating data with various manufacturing systems throughout the supply chain. This is fueling the country's adoption of the advanced system.
- Moreover, the major driver for the growth of big data in the country’s automotive sector is the significant presence of technology providers. These players focus on entering into partnerships, merger acquisitions, and innovative solutions offerings to stay in the regional and globally competitive landscape.
- The automotive industry is one of the largest consumers of industrial automation systems. Canada has eight large manufacturing plants operated by Toyota, Chevrolet, Honda, and Ford. Moreover, the country has 700 manufacturers that create parts that meet the automotive industry's requirements. The automotive industry is the most significant in this region as it contributes the most to the manufacturing sector, and it is expected to impact the market studied positively.