Digital Transformation Viewpoints

Featured here are original and timely articles from ARC analysts and guest writers on topics such as Digitization, New Business Models, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Smart Manufacturing. We dive into technologies such as additive manufacturing, machine learning, asset performance management, device connectivity, IIoT architecture, cybersecurity, augmented reality, and more related to digitization and transformation of industries, infrastructure, and cities. Our goal is to provide readers with clear and concise analyses, opinions, and discussion of these trends, technologies, and services.

Aug
26
2026
Jim Frazer — Industry Trends

The Supply Chain Operating Model After AI

AI is beginning to reshape the supply chain operating model by changing how intelligence, workflows, decision rights, and execution are organized. The emerging advantage will come from coordinating people, software, and physical operations around faster, better-governed decision systems.
Aug
25
2026
Mark Sen Gupta — Industry Best Practice

Autonomous Operations Isn't About Removing People

Autonomous operations can help process industries scale scarce expertise, automate routine work, and improve safety, reliability, and decision-making without positioning autonomy as a workforce replacement strategy.