This IDC Perspective examines the potential for Industry 5.0 in manufacturing, with both opportunities and challenges. "Industry 5.0 represents a new era of industrial innovation, where humans and machines work together to create more efficient, sustainable, and fulfilling workplaces. By integrating human creativity, empathy, and problem-solving with the precision and efficiency of automation, Industry 5.0 has the potential to transform industries across the globe," says Simon Ellis. IDC Group VP for Manufacturing and Supply Chain.