What is industrial digital transformation?
When we talk about factories needing a digital transformation, we usually think it means implementing technology. However, the transformation industries face today goes far beyond a technological process: it is a cultural change that must be addressed from within the organization.
That said, this digital transformation cannot happen overnight. It requires time. After analyzing capabilities and needs, a strategic digital transformation plan must be created and established to guide its implementation, involving all members of the company.
Digital Transformation and Cultural Change
Strategies for business cultural change
Key points to successfully face cultural change in order to achieve a digital transformation:
- Promote committed and innovative leadership, leave the comfort zone, and face cultural change to achieve successful digital transformation.
- Involve employees through work teams to implement the plan. Once defined and with a roadmap in place, they will be integrated into different departments, ensuring they participate in every stage of the change.
- Encourage flexibility and productive processes in the workplace.
- Define business objectives through goals and metrics that allow tracking progress and success of cultural change.
- Maintain open communication through active listening to employees.
- Foster digital skills in employees and managers.
The reality is that digital transformation in industry helps improve processes. For both factory managers and plant directors, it makes decision-making easier, increases production efficiency, improves product quality, and reduces costs.
As mentioned, digital transformation always involves facing cultural change. This may seem like a major challenge, but perseverance in following the established plan will ensure success.
Remember that every organization is unique, so it is essential to adapt these strategies to the specific needs of your company and the nature of the culture you wish to change.
If you need help to start your digital transformation, at Geprom Part of Telefónica Tech we will be glad to begin this journey with you.
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