The Road to Digital Transformation for Small- to Mid-Size Manufacturers

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ByGreg Gorbach
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ARC Report Abstract

Overview

Small and mid-size manufacturing companies are showing an increasing interest in digital transformation. Most organizations have recognized that transformation is necessary - and many have some kind of digital transformation program under way.  Digital transformation related innovation is happening across all industries and among companies of all sizes.

Digital Transformation my%20digital%20Transformation.jpgThis is not surprising, since many potentially disruptive digital technologies have emerged in recent years, carrying with them the implied promise of significant change.  Many of these technologies have moved beyond hype and, while not quite yet mainstream, use cases, practices, and solutions are becoming known and available. 

We have only begun to glimpse the potential value to our businesses.  In some cases, we can also see alarming potential marketplace threats.  This is particularly true in discrete manufacturing industries like automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery, where connectivity and autonomous operation are already changing the dynamics of competition.  Clearly, this wide-spread digital transformation will continue to accelerate and evolve for some time.  It’s equally clear that every organization will need to innovate and adapt. 

Developing A Digital Transformation Strategy

How can organizations determine which technologies and techniques to consider, which to prioritize, and which to reject?  When developing a digital transformation strategy, small to mid-size manufacturers should consider targets and outcomes, technologies, change and impacts, and management issues. 

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Keywords: Business Process, Innovation, Disruptive Technologies, Change Management, Digital Transformation Council, ARC Advisory Group.

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