AR use by manufacturers enables them to enjoy cost and competitive advantage, as it brings about efficiency in services at all stages in their production schedules. AR, when used at the early stages of production, increased productivity and global economies of scale. By introducing AR in the service components of the entire value chain, enhanced specialization and effective coordination amongst the employees is achieved. AR in manufacturing companies integrates global supply chain management by enabling major improvements in the logistics services, which in turn has a direct impact on the company’s value chain.
AR for maintenance service in Boeing, with the help of AR-based solution known as Skylight, Boeing has been able to negate wiring errors and bring about speedy wiring replacement and repairs in their planes. Skylight, being a hands free device, enables their service technicians to see visuals of the aircrafts wiring. It assists them by giving detailed step-by-step guidance and commands for executing the services, while also securing their engineers expert advice remotely.
Volkswagon uses AR-based system that enables their employees to seamlessly navigate their giant sized factory. The AR tool assists them to locate the specific machine that calls for their service. Then the information on that machine required for the specific task is then overlaid using the AR tool and they are able to attend to the task/issue on the spot.