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In terms of individual facility readiness to deploy IEM, businesses must consider edge capabilities of each facility. Edge capabilities express the current state of a given facility to deploy IEM. They also reflect future site needs for aligning with a company-wide enterprise strategy.
There are nine edge capabilities, as outlined in the following figure. Each capability reflects a unique or collective ability of a facility to support OT and its people for driving efficiencies. This section provides a closer look at each capability, as well as sub-capabilities where applicable.