4. Enabling Supply Chain Integration
Industry 4.0 convergence transforms value chains:
IoT-enabled compressors generate $210/unit/year in predictive maintenance savings through:
Digital twins optimizing maintenance schedules
Blockchain-based spare parts authentication
Servitization boom: "Compressor-as-a-Service" models grow at 19% CAGR, driven by pay-per-cubic-meter pricing and real-time emissions tracking.