Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

Any digital manufacturing initiative should start with small steps. First, identify specific problem areas that digitization could help resolve. After those objectives have been defined, you can start identifying the appropriate digital manufacturing tools that will give you the connectivity and adaptability that traditional manufacturing execution systems lack.

Digital transformation in manufacturing requires much more than deploying a new manufacturing execution system. It starts with small step changes in areas where the impact will be greatest. It also entails a higher prioritization of data and process interconnectivity. The overarching focus must be on finding suitable tools that empower your teams.

A dramatic reduction in errors is a major benefit of a digital transformation in manufacturing – especially if its hub is a robust digital manufacturing execution system. A modern MES can enable right-first-time production every time. It also replaces manual processes and creates efficiencies, which ultimately speeds up product releases. 

The rise of new technologies and enhanced connectivity makes it possible to collect and analyze vast amounts of data across linked systems and functions. This digital manufacturing shift is freeing data once siloed in disconnected systems and paper files. Closing these gaps with modern tools opens access to a much wider set of actionable data.