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Value engineering has had a significant impact on the manufacturing industry by improving the cost-effectiveness of IoT and embedded systems used in various manufacturing processes.

According to a report by McKinsey, the use of IoT in manufacturing could lead to a 30% increase in productivity by 2025, resulting in $3.7 trillion in value creation. This value creation is expected to be driven by IoT-enabled predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring of production processes, and optimization of supply chain management.

As per IDC, worldwide spending on the Internet of Things (IoT) is forecast to be $805.7 billion in 2023, an increase of 10.6% over 2022. Investments in the IoT ecosystem are expected to surpass $1 trillion in 2026 with CAGR of 10.4% over the 2023-2027 forecast period.

Here are some areas where Value Engineering has improved the cost-effectiveness of IoT and embedded systems in manufacturing:

Predictive maintenance: Predictive maintenance is an IoT-enabled approach that uses real-time data from sensors and other sources to predict when machines are likely to fail. By using predictive maintenance, manufacturers can reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and extend the lifespan of their equipment. Value engineering has been used to optimize the design of predictive maintenance systems, reducing their cost and complexity while improving their accuracy and reliability.

Quality control: IoT and embedded systems have been used in manufacturing to improve quality control by monitoring various parameters such as temperature, humidity, and pressure. Value engineering has been used to optimize the design of these systems, reducing their size, improving their accuracy, and reducing their cost. This has led to more efficient and cost-effective quality control systems that can identify and correct defects before they become a problem.

Supply chain management: IoT and embedded systems have been used to improve supply chain management by tracking inventory levels, shipments, and delivery times. Value engineering has been used to optimize the design of these systems, reducing their complexity and cost while improving their accuracy and reliability. This has led to more efficient and cost-effective supply chain management systems that can reduce waste, improve delivery times, and increase overall productivity.

Robotics and automation: Robotics and automation are increasingly being used in manufacturing to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Value engineering has been used to optimize the design of these systems, reducing their size, improving their accuracy, and reducing their cost. This has led to more cost-effective and reliable robotics and automation systems that can perform complex tasks with greater precision and speed.

In summary, value engineering has played a critical role in improving the cost-effectiveness of IoT and embedded systems used in manufacturing. By optimizing the design of these systems, reducing their complexity and cost, and improving their performance and reliability, manufacturers can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.

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