Digital transformation does not require a different approach to other types of change within the manufacturing environment. Advances in equipment, technology or insights-gleaned (e.g., from \u2018big data\u2019) do not change the essence of activity \u2013 materials are still being consumed and converted into products to be shipped to customers. For a digital transformation some say you do not need to take a person-centric approach, at Argon & Co we disagree, For a transformation to be truly successful everyone in the facility, and especially the experienced operators, must be at the heart of the change.<\/p>\n
Digitisation in manufacturing environments can enable new insights to drive improved \u00a0productivity and efficiency. However, this can only succeed if the organisation and its people understand how to leverage new capabilities and adopt \u00a0new ways of working. If people understand the drivers for change and their role in the solution, it will enable buy-in and enhance the prospects for durable change.<\/p>\n
A critical part of this is developing the skills and capabilities to unlock the potential of digital manufacturing, built on a clear and inspiring vision to help people move from the ‘as is\u2019 to the \u2018to be\u2019.<\/p>\n
The impact on culture of a new tool or technology must not be overlooked. Superficially this may not be apparent \u2013 we still make the same product, but we use tool X rather than tool Y. Fundamentally though the impacts are significant, including \u00a0the interactions between operators and processes, the \u00a0ways of working, the feel of the process, and volume of available data and information..<\/p>\n
Companies increasingly realise their number one asset is their people, and the importance of fusing human experience and innovation with the power of digitisation for digital transformations to succeed.<\/p>\n
Ensuring that the change both builds towards and is seen<\/em> to build towards a better future is essential. Change culture requires engagement at all stakeholder levels to recognise the positives it brings \u2013 efficiency and insight, more value add and high levels of customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n The same truths hold true as for any other programme \u2013 people need to be brought on the journey:<\/p>\n In a fast-paced manufacturing environment, taking the time for niceties like these can be overlooked \u2013 but in a 24\/7 operating environment keeping the sense of movement and transformation alive ensures teams remain committed to the goal.<\/p>\n While many focus on the process and system changes associated with digital transformation, we believe as much focus is needed on hearts and minds to ensure the investment of resources is matched by the resolve and commitment of teams to bring the future to life. Manufacturing of the future is here, now \u2013 so are the people who will deliver it \u2013 and in many cases, they are already in your organisations, you just need to unleash their potential.<\/p>\n To learn more, watch \u00a0the video below<\/em><\/p>\nKeep engagement levels high<\/h2>\n
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Data and tech, and hearts and minds<\/h2>\n