To make processes as streamlined and efficient as possible, it is important to start digitizing. Simply put, from paper to computer equipment, from folders to hard drives. Several business processes can be taken care of in such a digital transition. For example, it is good to look at the supply chain, how are orders exchanged with the supplier partner. But also important is your communication, especially digital communication. How do the lines run within your organization? How does the time registration among staff work? Is this still done via email or rosters on paper or is there already thought about the use of certain software for this. Looking for innovations for these kinds of processes will in the long run contribute to cost savings for the future. (Cost savings through digitization could reach as much as 47% by 2030)
Many organization work with different types of business software. In fairness, it should also be said that the choice for this is very diverse. The disadvantage of using different systems/apps/software packages is that communication between them is often lacking. These islands often use their own data structure, so the information does not automatically get from one island to another in the right way. Of course, there are solutions to this, such as working with APIs between the various systems or creating an umbrella layer over all the islands.
Modern factories in the manufacturing industry are becoming increasingly complex. This creates new challenges that can be noticed and addressed with the help of automation powered by data. The large mass of data resulting from modern computer systems and IoT have enabled smart factories to rapidly increase their efficiency. This yields significant gains in areas such as accelerated production, increased uptime and a reduction in error rate.
To avoid suffering the same fate as organizations like Nokia and V&D, it is important for organizations not to be left behind in digital transformation. The reason these organizations eventually fell over is that they could not compete with new, disruptive companies. In the case of V&D, Coolblue was a good example of this, they have a fully digital strategy and understand the customer. They offer through modern technology, data and innovation software the ability to view current inventories and track orders.
Start better from than tomorrow. Do you now feel that your organization still has some steps to take in the digitization process. This is not at all strange because many organizations do not know exactly where (and how) to start. Brainport Digital Factory has several digitalization experts who would be happy to help you on your way without any obligation.
By collaborating with educational institutions and industry combined with technology to accelerate digitalization, we are developing knowledge on "what, why, how" of the digital factory together with our members.
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