Manufacturing industry most advanced in cloud adoption: Wipro report

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 9 : The manufacturing industry is leading all other industries in cloud adoption, with 32 per cent of manufacturers having achieved "cloud leader" status, according to an industry report released by Wipro Limited.
The report entitled, 'Redefining Manufacturing for The Digital Era', highlights that cloud-based technologies are the driving force behind the rapid business transformation in the European manufacturing industry.
The report is published by Wipro FullStride Cloud.
However, cloud adoption across European-based manufacturers has not been even, according to the report. Those who are in the early stages of cloud adoption (27 per cent), are lagging in moving products to market faster, making risk management more effective, and bolstering shareholder value. In fact, the report reveals that manufacturers that are cloud leaders receive almost double the payoff from their investments in cloud, achieving a return on investment of 42 per cent, compared with 24 per cent for beginners.
"Shifts in the global economy are reshaping the manufacturing industry in Europe," said Srinivasaa HG, Europe Business Head of Integrated Digital Engineering & Application Services (iDEAS) at Wipro Limited.
"The pandemic led to a massive uptake in adoption of cloud technologies. Now, as business leaders in Europe face an uncertain economic environment, they are tapping into the power of the cloud to quickly deploy advanced technologies to enhance resiliency across their operations and better manage future risks and supply chain shocks," Srinivasaa said in a statement.
"Cloud is increasingly acting as the foundation for business, enabling manufacturers to use artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, data management warehousing and other emerging technologies. Going forward, cloud will be the bedrock upon which the sector will build the smart factory of the future," he added.
The report shows that manufacturers who have adopted cloud expect the technology to expand into every single area of their business within two years.
"This is no surprise given that cloud's benefits go beyond increasing competitiveness and productivity. Cloud-enabled businesses can drive increased revenue, enhance reputation, and better manage their carbon footprint. All of this will be incredibly important as we move into Industry 5.0 and create future-proof businesses," Srinivasaa said.
Wipro surveyed 93 C-level executives and key decision-makers at manufacturers in four European countries: France, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK on how cloud is helping the industry prepare for the future.