Building a smarter factory
Boost OEE for your manufacturing business. Help your employees and systems work better together with secure and agile connectivity solutions.
Overview
Today’s manufacturing demands greater interoperability. Verizon Business delivers secure, agile, low-latency connectivity to unify aging infrastructure with advanced technologies and drive better equipment performance, smoother operations and greater OEE.
Manufacturing trends
The Industry 4.0 future is now
Transform your business by harnessing the full potential of 5G connectivity and smart manufacturing solutions.
Boost productivity at your facility
Spot production inefficiencies instantly and gain greater control of your operations with 5G-powered network solutions.
Smart factories are secure factories
Protect critical manufacturing data and your customers with robust end-to-end security.
Case studies
Changing the way the world builds
Binsky & Snyder unlocked new opportunities for innovation at their 130,000 sq ft facility by upgrading to a powerful and agile Private Wireless Network.
A strong foundation for better service
Masonry distributor Alley-Cassetty deployed our mobile-first solutions to revamp their communications, streamline operations and better serve their customers.
Solutions
Private 5G Network
Drive innovation and productivity on your factory floor with customizable, onsite 5G wireless connectivity.
Verizon AI Connect
Take full advantage of new, powerful AI capabilities when, where and how you need them.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Transform your business with the power of our comprehensive IoT platforms, services and solutions.
Network security
Help keep your data safe with advanced threat detection, cybersecurity solutions and other managed and professional security services.
Why choose us
Verizon has been recognized as a Leader in three Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ placements for Global WAN Services, Managed IoT Connectivity, and 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services.
Verizon named a Leader in first-ever Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Private Mobile Network Services¹
Verizon’s Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for our Private Wireless Network solution are the reasons why Gartner named us a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services. A different view of the market can be seen in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services companion report.
Verizon is a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide²
Verizon has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services, Worldwide. Recognition as a Leader is based on "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute" for managed IoT services. Learn more about Managed IoT Connectivity Services.
Verizon a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services 19 consecutive times²
In the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services3, Verizon was recognized as a Leader for our Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. Not only are we a Leader in 2025, but we were also named a Leader 19 consecutive times between 2005 and 2025.
FAQs
Also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 relates to the evolution of technology. This concept represents the future of manufacturing and a window into the evolving relationship between automation and the economy.
Industry 4.0 relies on connected machinery that shares data in real time with manufacturing control systems. This could support new digital business models that allow manufacturers to more quickly pivot what and how they build to better meet the demands of the market.
Industry 4.0 can help gather data that can be leveraged throughout the organization to enhance operational efficiency on the factory floor by using technologies such as predictive maintenance and digital twins.
A Verizon Private 5G Network can be foundational for supporting Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. The promise of Industry 4.0 lies not just in automation but rather in real-time automation at scale.
Implementing a Private 5G Network can help enable:
- Predictive maintenance using real-time analytics to help reduce unexpected downtime
- Augmented reality (AR) that allows workers on the plant floor to video chat remotely with a more experienced technician
- Better inventory management using purpose-built sensors to gain real-time location visibility of products
Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a top priority for manufacturers, as it directly translates to increased productivity, reduced costs, and higher quality.Technology plays a crucial role in achieving significant OEE improvements, enabling factories to transition from reactive to proactive and, ultimately, predictive operations.
Improving Availability (Reducing Downtime)
- IoT-enabled real-time machine monitoring
- Predictive maintenance
- Automated maintenance scheduling and workflow management
Digital twins for simulation and optimization
- Improving Performance
- Real-time production monitoring and analytics
- AI-powered process optimization
- Connected worker solutions
Improving Quality (Reducing Defects and Rework)
- AI-powered computer vision and machine vision systems
- Statistical process control with real-time analytics
- Traceability systems (RFID, Barcodes, Blockchain)
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a powerful driver of productivity improvements in manufacturing by providing unprecedented levels of data, connectivity, and intelligence across the entire production ecosystem. By transforming traditional factories into "smart factories," IoT helps manufacturers optimize operations, reduce waste, enhance quality, and ultimately increase output.
The connected worker in a factory environment is about empowering frontline employees with digital tools, real-time information, and enhanced communication capabilities. It's a fundamental shift that merges human expertise with advanced technology, leading to numerous benefits across the entire manufacturing operation.
Increased Productivity and Efficiency
- Real-time information access
- Reduced downtime
- Streamlined workflows
Enhanced safety and compliance
- Real-time safety alerts
- On-demand safety procedures
- Reduced human error in critical tasks
- Improving incident reporting
Better communication and collaboration
- Instant communication
- Faster problem solving
- Enhanced knowledge sharing
Improved quality control
- Real-time quality checks
- Reduced defects and rework
- Enhanced traceability
Accelerating training and skill development
- On-the-job training
- Continuous learning
- Addressing the skills gap
Network as a Service (NaaS) is a cloud-based model where organizations consume network infrastructure, services, and management as a subscription or pay-as-you-go offering, rather than owning and maintaining the underlying hardware and software themselves.
The manufacturing industry, with its increasing reliance on IoT, automation, AI, and complex operational technology (OT) environments, stands to gain significantly from adopting NaaS.
- Cost reduction and predictability
- Enhanced scalability and flexibility
- Improved agility and speed to market
- Enhanced security and compliance
- Increased reliability and performance