Trend of the Week: Embracing the Importance of Data – NAM
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From protecting pro-growth tax provisions to fighting the regulatory onslaught and an imbalanced trade environment – the NAM is working hand in hand with manufacturers to engage officials, candidates and more Americans to take action on an agenda that’s going to address our most pressing issues, expand opportunity for the workforce and make our country’s competitiveness more resilient than ever.
At the NAM, we’re examining some of the top trends that are shaping manufacturing this year and offering the resources you need to take action. Today, we’re taking a look at the importance of data—and the work the industry will do to leverage data’s power.
The trend: Manufacturers are increasingly aware that success in the digital era depends on data—and by mastering that data, they can increase efficiency, cost-effectiveness and productivity.
The value: Data can help manufacturers improve their operations and find new ways to organize their factories and plants. As operations become more connected electronically, there will be more and more opportunities for data collection, which will lead to more ways to identify and solve problems, increase efficiency and cut costs.
The action: To take advantage of data’s many benefits, more manufacturers will need to build data infrastructure, develop corporate strategies for data governance and ensure the quality and validity of their data.
Expert insight: According to NTT Chief Data and AI Officer Andrew Wells, manufacturers should focus on these three elements: a flexible and scalable data infrastructure; a strong data governance strategy; and data quality and validity.
Resources for you: Want to dive deeper? Check out some additional resources from the NAM.
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From protecting pro-growth tax provisions to fighting the regulatory onslaught and an imbalanced trade environment – the NAM is working hand in hand with manufacturers to engage officials, candidates and more Americans to take action on an agenda that’s going to address our most pressing issues, expand opportunity for the workforce and make our country’s competitiveness more resilient than ever.
At the NAM, we’re examining some of the top trends that are shaping manufacturing this year and offering the resources you need to take action. Today, we’re taking a look at the importance of data—and the work the industry will do to leverage data’s power.
The trend: Manufacturers are increasingly aware that success in the digital era depends on data—and by mastering that data, they can increase efficiency, cost-effectiveness and productivity.
The value: Data can help manufacturers improve their operations and find new ways to organize their factories and plants. As operations become more connected electronically, there will be more and more opportunities for data collection, which will lead to more ways to identify and solve problems, increase efficiency and cut costs.
The action: To take advantage of data’s many benefits, more manufacturers will need to build data infrastructure, develop corporate strategies for data governance and ensure the quality and validity of their data.
Expert insight: According to NTT Chief Data and AI Officer Andrew Wells, manufacturers should focus on these three elements: a flexible and scalable data infrastructure; a strong data governance strategy; and data quality and validity.
Resources for you: Want to dive deeper? Check out some additional resources from the NAM.
National Association of Manufacturers
733 10th Street NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
Toll Free: (800) 814-8468
Phone: (202) 637-3000
[email protected]
Connect With Us
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) represents 14,000 member companies from across the country, in every industrial sector. We are the nation’s most effective resource and influential advocate for manufacturers.
© 2025 National Association of Manufacturers
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This article was autogenerated from a news feed from CDO TIMES selected high quality news and research sources. There was no editorial review conducted beyond that by CDO TIMES staff. Need help with any of the topics in our articles? Schedule your free CDO TIMES Tech Navigator call today to stay ahead of the curve and gain insider advantages to propel your business!
