The New Competitive Edge in Manufacturing: Understanding the Journey to Digital Lighthouses
The New Competitive Edge in Manufacturing: Understanding the Journey to Digital Lighthouses
As manufacturing enters a new era shaped by Industry 4.0, digital adoption has become a critical driver of competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable growth. Recognised by the World Economic Forum, Digital Lighthouse factories represent organisations that have successfully scaled advanced technologies to deliver measurable business impact. With India now home to multiple Lighthouse facilities, the opportunity and imperative for broader adoption is clear.
Key Highlights:
What defines a Digital Lighthouse and why it matters for Indian manufacturing
The three-stage digital maturity journey from Digital Foundation to Digital Edge
High impact use cases across automotive, consumer goods, pharma, and industrial sectors
Critical success factors, common challenges, and enablers of scalable transformation
How digital capabilities support sustainability, ESG outcomes, and multi-site replication
This report draws on global benchmarks and A&M’s hands on experience to provide a practical roadmap for manufacturing leaders seeking to accelerate digital transformation and unlock long term value.
