Digital transformation: How to avoid implementation failure

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SETTING THE STAGE

Considering a digital transformation? Don’t go it alone

It’s important for organizations to realize that today’s workforce isn’t just a beneficiary of the digital transformation movement – it’s an integral part of it. » Read full article

Preparing for the upturn with digital transformation

If the pandemic has taught business leaders one thing, it is that being agile and embracing digital transformation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. » Read full article

PODCAST: How COVID-19 is putting pressure on digital transformation timelines

What work do small- and medium-sized manufacturers need to do to make their technology more resilient in the face of crisis – whether that’s a second wave of the coronavirus or something else entirely? » Read full article

Pandemic has led to increased digitization, collaboration

Experts at Automation Fair say the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating digital transformation initiatives. » Read full article

IIoT-Ready Controllers with Built-in Fiber Optic Ports

WAGO is adding three new IIoT-enabled Generation 2 PFC200 controllers to their 750 Series. One for standard applications and two for extreme environments (XTR) are equipped with two RJ45 Ethernet Ports along with two 100 Mbit/s SFP slots for fiber optic modules. These ports help with distance networking and where high electromagnetic interference is a concern.

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DEVELOPING A ROAD MAP

Technology adoption has to start at the top

Manufacturing CEOs are usually well intended when adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, but they are not comfortable with the whole technology conversation. » Read more

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Five questions to ask before selecting a digital transformation solution

Digital transformation is for everybody, but it’s not one-size-fits-all. To make an impactful investment, job shops should ask these five questions. » More info

The seven sins of digital transformation implementation failure

As your manufacturing firm seeks to diversify, improve operational efficiencies and increase market penetration (among other goals), embarking on an Industry 4.0 initiative is a likely first step. » More info

Piloting a new digital practice

A wood products manufacturer tests a digital transformation initiative to improve productivity and increase workflow visibility. » More info