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46 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2020 The level three and level four manufac- turing-management systems of Industry 4.0 require a huge amount of data, which can only be generated and made useful in level two. A systematic approach allows manufacturers to progress realistically. In the earlier levels, you learn more about data systems in general and the data needed for your specific processes. You begin to amass the datasets necessary to enable the system to identify and execute pro- duction-process improvements based on data. With this methodical approach, manufactur- ers can implement digital transformation more quickly and with less frustration. Throughout every level, process traceability is crucial to maintaining an accurate history of changes that results from smart machine learn- ing and machine-to-machine communication, contributing to the dataset that can lead to a greater understanding of the implications of change. SMT007 Oren Manor serves as the director of business development for the Valor Division of Mentor, A Siemens Business. To download a copy of The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to...Advanced Manufacturing in the Digital Age, go to: I-007eBooks.com/amda Dan Feinberg speaks with Fram Akiki, VP of electronic and semiconductor industries for Siemens, about the biggest challenges in the electronics industry, as well as major trends, including smart connected devices as used in autonomous transportation and robotics, increased complexity, and reduced time to market. Click the image to view video. Siemens on Challenges and Trends in the Electronics Industry