The progress in cloud computing, convergence of IT-OT, and distributed shop floors are offering great benefits for manufacturers by enabling real-time information, analysis, and control—in order to enhance efficiency across all departments of the manufacturing process. To fully realize the potential of new technologies such as the Internet of Things and distributed machineries, we need to overcome challenges of our traditional MPLS WAN technology. A new approach is needed to overcome challenges inherent in MPLS networks.