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The IEM foundation concerns the current state of the facility and how IT enables and manages edge computing. This foundation is a core model design activity that enables the execution to kickstart improvements of facility edge capabilities.
IEM foundation clearly articulates existing gaps and considerations for realizing intended smart manufacturing outcomes. It also helps IT to standardize and deploy best practices and guidelines for managing the capabilities well into the future.