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embedding intelligence into the core of their operations. At TCS, we term this methodology‘ Design for Intelligence’- a strategy where systems are crafted not only to perform but to sense, learn, and adapt continuously.
Leadership
As enterprises embrace Industry 4.5, a new leadership style is also emerging, one rooted in subtle executive presence. It is no longer about commanding scale but orchestrating intelligence. Leaders of the future factory will enable systems that sense and adapt; guide teams through complexity; and empower decisions that drive sustainability, resilience, and human value.
enables enterprises to be not just efficient, but truly future-ready.
This shift toward intelligent, distributed production is also laying the groundwork for‘ lights-out factories’- autonomous, selfoperating facilities capable of running with minimal human intervention. While the vision is compelling and the jury is still out on when this will become mainstream, the momentum is undeniable, and forward-looking enterprises are already laying the foundation for this next frontier. ■
Anupam Singhal www. tcs. com
The path ahead
As manufacturers look ahead, the question is no longer just about adopting digital technologies, it is about designing intelligence into the very fabric of their factories. Industry 4.5 is the bridge to that future, one that
Anupam Singhal is President – Manufacturing, TCS. TCS Manufacturing stands at the forefront of industry operations, setting new benchmarks and driving transformation with advanced technologies. Its proactive and innovation-led approach is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, leading the change, and distinguishing itself as an industry leader.
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