Cybersecurity
Manufacturers continued to face challenges and find
opportunities related to cybersecurity in 2015, and those trends
can only be expected to intensify in 2016. New laws and new threats
(discussed in more detail here and here) have either incentivized or required
manufacturers to evaluate their cybersecurity strengths and
weaknesses, then capitalize on the former and work to eliminate the
latter. In light of the rapid evolution of cybersecurity technology
and threats, manufacturers can expect to devote, or continue to
devote, significant resources to cybersecurity issues in 2016.
Disruptive Technology/Internet of Things
Smart products, big data, and analytics are not just for tech
companies anymore. Many manufacturers are now constantly looking
for ways to leverage these tools to improve their process, their
products, and their customers' satisfaction, and those who
aren't may be falling behind. In an increasingly connected
world, manufacturers need
