Industry 4.0: The Next Revolution in Book Publishing and Manufacturing

As we enter the fourth industrial revolution, book publishing and manufacturing are being affected by automation, data exchange, artificial intelligence, and more. This webinar will explore what it means for publishers and manufacturers, what industry leaders are already doing, and how they plan to adapt to the next revolution in a world that is increasingly digital. Continue reading at 'Publishing Executive'

[ Publishing Executive | 2019-08-05 15:22:41 UTC ]

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