Choosing a location for an advanced manufacturing plant is more complex and challenging than ever
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Solving the land-power-labour challenge
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Industry 4.0 and the integration of intelligent digital technologies have arrived. With this dawn of smart manufacturing come new complexities regarding how advanced manufacturers find the ideal site for their operations.
Manufacturers know the three P’s—people, power and place—have long driven site selection. But with most now adding smart technologies to their operations—from Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence (AI) to big data and advanced analytics—they have far larger and more nuanced requirements than ever. A large gigafactory will require a tract of developable land, along with extraordinary amounts of power. Skilled labour is also critical, and green energy may be part of the requirements as well.