The year is 2020. Threats spread in the air, and through inboxes; the drive of industry and automated manufacturing is unstoppable. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is here. In this episode, BDO’s National Leader, Manufacturing & Wholesale, Ryan Pollett and Executive Director, Digital & Technology Advisory, Kane Stavens explore all things ‘Industry 4.0’, including the most pressing question; what does the latest industrial revolution mean for manufacturers, in and outside of the COVID-19 crisis; and how can Australian manufacturers adapt and survive in difficult conditions?

Covered in this episode:

• Defining Industry 4.0

• Specific issues facing Australian manufacturers in 2020

• An overview of increased cyber threats

• How well Australian manufacturers pivoted during the global pandemic

• How Australian manufacturers have or haven’t adopted new technology

• How manufacturers can get the most bang for buck in Industry 4.0

• Exploring the biggest cyber threats to manufacturers

• Breaking down the impacts of the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy

• Preventing value loss and unpacking the key risk indicators

• The future of free trade agreements

• Future forecasting; how to best prepare for the unknown.

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Produced by BDO in Australia and The Podcast Boss.