{"id":8538,"date":"2020-07-28T10:03:39","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T17:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/?p=8538"},"modified":"2020-07-28T15:55:23","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T22:55:23","slug":"rethinking-your-digital-transformation-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/rethinking-your-digital-transformation-strategy","title":{"rendered":"Rethinking Your Digital Transformation Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8540&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/digital-transformation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital transformation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been a thoroughly discussed topic in recent years, but it actually originates in the 1990s when organizations first began computerizing their processes and activities. After early packet switching networks such as <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ARPANET\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARPANET<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NPL_network\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPL network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> evolved into what we know today as the World Wide Web, digital channels known as websites became prime platforms for data-sharing, online discussion forums, blogs, social networking and online shopping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today the Internet continues to grow in size and expand in functionality, and with the propensity of the Internet of Things (IoT), organizations now have the ability to improve their processes and drive real change on the enterprise level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing a Digital Transformation Strategy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of terms and technologies out there when considering digital transformation, so establishing a true-to-fit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/a-good-digital-transformation-strategy-is-not-good-enough\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digital transformation strategy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can seem challenging, even overwhelming. Though when it comes to the digitalization of manufacturing operations, it\u2019s important to take a step back and first assess your current digital footprint to identify friction points between your existing systems. Goals like increasing efficiency and lowering costs may be at the forefront of your strategy, so the coordination of manufacturing execution activities is a good place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few examples of digitalization projects might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integral Extension of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) into Operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprise Quality Management System (QMS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinated Material Management from Warehouse to Shop Floor and Back Again<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to remember, too, that no two digital transformation strategies are the same. There are different approaches. The term \u2018digitization\u2019, for example, which is essentially the automation of a computerized process, differs from \u2018digitalization\u2019, or the rethinking of processes and strategies to realize real results on the enterprise level. Manufacturers operating with a more insulated business model might be able to get away with a more incremental <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/keys-to-successful-shop-floor-digitization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">digitization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach, but those experiencing high levels of disruption might want to consider a more in-depth digitalization approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Right Projects to Support Your Strategy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/erpnews.com\/digital-transformation-may-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> written for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP News<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Glenn Graney, QAD\u2019s Director of Industrial and High Tech, discusses digital transformation opportunities, the challenges behind organizational collaboration, and the connection points between operations and business planning systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cThe friction points between systems can present attractive opportunities for true digitalization. Poor collaboration between the planning and operation disciplines restricts a manufacturing organization\u2019s ability to meet customers\u2019 needs. Manufacturers often lack timely and accurate insight into the operational status of planned production. This lack of insight interferes with production\u2019s ability to respond effectively to unpredictable customer situations, inventory shortages, equipment failures, and supply chain interruptions.\u201d \u2013 Glenn Graney, Director of Industrial and High Tech<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the pursuit of business and digital transformation, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/erpnews.com\/digital-transformation-may-not-mean-what-you-think-it-means\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">read the full story<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP News<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or check out Glenn&#8217;s in-depth <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qad.com\/documents\/campaigns\/namer\/digital-transformation\/busting-digital-transformation-barriers-white-paper.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white paper<\/a> on jump-starting your digital transformation efforts.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8540&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]The term digital transformation has been a thoroughly discussed topic in recent years, but it actually originates in the 1990s when organizations first began computerizing their processes and activities. 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