Smart Manufacturing: 7 Essential Building Blocks The Smart Manufacturing Report Series helps manufacturers consider, evaluate and execute strategies to become strong entities as the industry shifts to integrated and flexible advanced manufacturing technology and tools. The top two challenges for manufacturers implementing Smart Manufacturing solutions are finding skilled people and figuring out where to begin, according to SME’s “Manufacturing in the New Industry 4.0 Era” survey. Free White Paper download First Name Last Name Job Title -- Select an option -- Exec/CEO HR Plant Management Worker Individual Educator Other Company/Organization Address City State Zip/Postal Code Country Email Phone Statement of Consent * By giving consent, I agree that SME may use the information I provide to contact me by email to receive communications from SME, which includes the SME Education Foundation, Tooling U-SME, and its related brands. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time. I consent to being contacted by SME, the SME Education Foundation, Tooling U-SME, and its related brands Required Privacy Policy * I agree to the use of my personal information as outlined in the SME Privacy Policy Required Submit