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Factory of the past vs. the future. Does Charlie Chaplin\u2019s struggling Little Tramp in the 1936 film \u201cModern Times\u201d represent today\u2019s factory worker and the shop floor scenario? No, according to IDC\u2019s Bob Parker. \u201cRecent research conducted by IDC Manufacturing Insights shows that manufacturing employees care deeply about quality, and management truly appreciates their team's skills and dedication. The age of contentious labor/management relations is over in manufacturing. SAP\u2019s Mike Lackey is optimistic, too. \u201cWhat\u2019s under the water? Manufacturing is active, growing and improving like a living entity.\u201d The factory of the future? IDC\u2019s Pier Manenti predicts, \u201cMobility will be integral to workforce engagement. The amount of network traffic on the factory floor will increase by an order of magnitude in the next five years. Persistently connected employees and assets are a fast-approaching reality. Join us for more insights on Factory of the Future: Ready, Set, Now \u2013 Part 2.