A checklist for manufacturers to ensure they take advantage of the benefits of Industry 4.0 ndustry 4.0 has finally reached A&D manufacturing and according to Deloitte ‘ Aerospace & Defense 4.0 ’ is going to be the key to unlocking future competitiveness. There is a clear and compelling case for A&;D manufacturers to leverage 4.0 technologies and incorporate digital transformation throughout their organizations, but adapting business processes may seem a daunting task, particularly for tier two and three organizations. The benefits of Industry 4.0 for A&D manufacturers are enormous but involve critical decisions on digital investments and an increasingly cyber-aware ecosystem. Here, Evan Butler-Jones, Director, Defense Product Line, Aerospace & Defense Business Unit, IFS , explores how A&D manufacturers can ensure they extract value from Industry 4.0 to stay competitive into the next decade and keep their business processes connected, configurable, ...