From the Factory Floor to the Data Layer: How Leading Companies Are Rewriting the Rules of Agility
SAP, Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
SAP explores how leading manufacturers connect the factory floor to the data layer to boost operational agility.
SAP examines how top companies are rewriting the rules of agility by bridging the gap between physical factory operations and the enterprise data layer.
The piece argues that real-time, connected data from shop-floor systems is key to responsive, resilient manufacturing.
It highlights how integrated data and AI enable faster decision-making and adaptation to supply chain and demand shifts. SAP positions its business technology and AI capabilities as the foundation for this agility.