APOLLO TYRES
LISA ZINN , GROUP HEAD OF GLOBAL IT & BUSINESS SERVICES AT APOLLO TYRES , DISCUSSES HOW HER COMPANY IS LEVERAGING NEW TECHNOLOGY IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR AMIDST INDUSTRY 4.0
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W ith the fourth industrial revolution redefining the way manufacturing companies operate , many firms are embracing technology to speed up processes in a bid to stay ahead of rivals .
As one of the world ’ s leading tyre manufacturers , Apollo Tyres has begun to digitalise its offering as the firm seeks to transform its production line . Lisa Zinn , Group Head of Global IT & Business Services , believes that due to the world constantly evolving , it has become vital that the company adapts to the latest trends . “ We ’ re living in a world of inter-connectivity which changes the way we live , work , produce and consume ,” she comments . “ Through the Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT ), high-speed networks , open architectures and intelligent infrastructures we are witnessing an environment that intelligently communicates at a rate we have not seen since the first Industrial Revolution . As this revolution continues , it becomes increasingly critical that we are able to leverage the reliable communication and
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