The document discusses how re-distributed manufacturing and big data can provide greater product insight and create new business value. It suggests connecting every product to the internet to gather data on how products are feeling, being used, and whether users are happy. This data could be used to optimize value chains, introduce new services, make better products, and drive market growth. However, successfully implementing these strategies presents challenges regarding information governance, security and privacy, technology gaps, and overcoming research challenges to achieve commercial success.
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