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Beyond AI: Why businesses should start paying attention to digital twins

· Source: english.mathrubhumi.com

In short

The article argues that digital twins deserve more attention than they currently receive, explaining how data-connected virtual replicas of physical assets and processes can simulate scenarios, predict failures, and support better decisions. It cites BMW's use of virtual factory environments across more than 30 plants and explores applications in logistics, retail, healthcare, and city planning. It also outlines the data and integration challenges of building business-wide digital twins.

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Tags: digital twins, simulation, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, predictive maintenance

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