MALAYSIA has set an ambitious direction for the future of its manufacturing sector through the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

The focus on higher-value manufacturing, digitalisation and productivity reflects where the industry is heading.

The next challenge, however, is not simply adopting more technology. It is ensuring manufacturers have the people, capabilities and operating models to make those investments deliver lasting results.

Over the past decade, automation, digital technologies and data have changed the way factories operate. They have improved productivity, strengthened quality and made manufacturing more responsive than ever before.