Small behavioral and cultural changes within the organization and engineering community can go a long way in helping an organization fast-track its data-driven transformation journey. Mr. Ravi Ramarao, GM & Chief Architect - I4.0/ Digital Transformation & Smart Manufacturing- Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions shares with Pro MFGmedia ways to achieve data – driven digital transformation.
The manufacturing sector is clouded by various stigmas and cultural barriers that are holding it back from growing. Industry 4.0 estimates that an opportunity mounting to a scale of US$45 trillion is yet to be explored. For the manufacturers to realize this opportunity, it is crucial that the engineers keep themselves abreast with the best practices in the industry. They must keep themselves away from the prevalent stigmas and barriers and allow themselves to think out of the box, which will eventually result in their own as well as the organization's growth. Following are the best practices to help manufacturers achieve data-driven digital transformation.
Avoid "Do It Yourself" Attitude: The fact that the engineers do not believe in learning from others fall under the pressure of 'Do It Yourself Syndrome'. It is essential that the engineers adapt quickly, fail fast, open up and explore across the industry. They must communicate with their peers and exchange ideas for better efficiencies. Ideas and concepts emerge from inspiration, and hence engineers should focus on learning from other's work. People from the manufacturing segment should collaborate with the IT teams to understand peripheral issues such as data handling.
Integrate the IT & OT systems: The organizations must integrate the IT & OT functions and exchange ideas for better efficiency. Both these functions, as a first step, must exchange ideas and talk to one another. The next step should be greater interactivity and participation in symposiums and conferences. This culture of collaborations between IT and OT can significantly help organizations attaining greater efficiencies.
Read More: The top management should read more leadership literature to embed a culture of excellence within the organization. This will also help the team to think out of the box, which will lead them to success. Educating oneself is the key to win in the industry.
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