| | May 20176CIOReviewManufacturing might be going through a period of turbulence, but it still is, and will be a huge force powering America's economy. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, in 2015 alone, manufacturers contributed $2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy, and supported more than 18 million jobs. Add to this, the fact that manufacturers in the U.S. perform more than three-quarters of all private-sector research and development, and the ecosystem today is driving more innovation than any other sector in the country. This innovation is undeniably transforming the systems and processes in the modern manufacturing landscape. Starting from the high tech manufacturing floors, the modern factory is characterized by intelligent robotic arms and sensors that have the ability to communicate and execute the most demanding of the tasks. This has in turn created a new, data driven environment of information and communication, which has made the shop floor more intelligent and nimble, to what some refers as a complete supply chain--where buying patterns help shape the demand, and better forecasts from edge sales and operations planning help deliver the right products at the right time. This end-to-end visibility also helps companies explore new channels and go-to-market strategies, while significantly reducing the costs.Manufacturing companies cannot afford to ignore the advances brought in by this technological renaissance. It will help them create a more orchestrated manufacturing ecosystem that encompasses real-time predictions, anomaly detection, decision support and greater manufacturing customization. By embracing them now, companies can improve productivity in their facilities, compete against rivals, and maintain an edge with customers who are seeking their own gains from innovation. In a nut shell, the new technologies will allow manufacturers to not just make products, but do it in a way that creates maximum commercial value for their business.On that note, we are presenting to you our annual special edition on manufacturing technologies. The companies featured in this issue offers innovative solutions coupled with a strong talent base that will help you reinvent manufacturing within your enterprises.Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialReinventing ManufacturingCopyright © 2017 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.MAY - 2 - 2017Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 MAY - 2 - 2017, Vol 06 SE 51 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com MANUFACTURING SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT:510.402.1464Aaron Pierce Brian Jackson Kathy ArnoldAllwyn SilvaJem ElizabethSarah FernandezJohn Varghese john.varghese@cioreview.comFred Winterfred@cioreview.comVisualizersIssac GeorgeManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeAjay K Das
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