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There’s an adage in the world of race car drivers: the car goes where the eyes go. They don’t focus on the immediate obstacle, or the driver next to them. Being clear-eyed about where you want to go gives you the visibility you need to circumvent any challenge that may arise. The same mindset can enable industry leaders looking to digitally transform their operations into the Industry 4.0 era.
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