Ever wonder why IT projects in manufacturing seem to take longer and cost more than they should? 🤔
#ManufacturingTech #ITStrategy #OperationalExcellence #IndustrialIT #BusinessTransformation #ITConsultant #DigitalTransformation #ManufacturingTechnology #BusinessIT #TechLeadership
#Democracy Reporting International #DRI has a cool open position as #ITConsultant in #Berlin.
Unfortunately lots of #SharePoint and #Microsoft stuff but probably a good place to work nevertheless :)
https://democracy-reporting.jobs.personio.de/job/1886388?language=en&display=en
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If you were to ask me which red flags everyone in Digital Transformation should look out for, this would be my list:
🚩 No urgent need for change
🚩 Missing digital strategy
🚩 Insufficient resources
🚩 Dependency on closed systems
🚩 Vendors overpromising results
(Full article https://bit.ly/40EswN7)
What challenges have you faced in your #DigitalTransformation journey?
#BusinessStrategy #ChangeManagement #UNS #Manufacturing #ITConsultant
Digital Transformation (DT) is a strategy organizations use to become digitally mature. I like to use this generic definition, but it’s so simple it begs a couple of questions: Why is it a strategy and not a project? What are the benefits of maturing and the risks of remaining immature? Once you hea
Choosing between custom development and off-the-shelf solutions isn't just an IT decision — it's a strategic imperative that can define your company's future. I explore this critical business decision through the lens of real-world examples.
Key takeaway: There's no universal answer, but there is a systematic approach to making the right choice for YOUR organization.
#DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseIT #CIO #CorporateStrategy #ITManagement #TechLeadership #SoftwareStrategy #ITConsultant
The manufacturer of the future doesn’t treat data as a byproduct — it's the foundation of digital transformation.
- Data collection should be performed using robust infrastructure
- Data quality should be evaluated.
- Data operations should be available to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Data exchanged with trading partners strengthens those relationships
#DigitalTransformation #Industry40 #ManufacturingTechnology #IndustrialAutomation #Manufacturing #ITConsultant
Before signing off for the holiday weekend, I'm reminded of the power of perspective. Every conversation with industry leaders brings a new lens through which to view our shared challenges in tech and manufacturing.
Wishing everyone a reflective and rejuvenating holiday break. Here's to the continuous journey of learning and gaining new perspectives that push us forward.
Teams who work together to build custom software often face the challenge of synthesizing their business operations knowledge with their technical capabilities.
So how do we bridge the gap?
If you’re looking to boost your team’s productivity and foster better communication, read on!
#UXDesign #CollaborationTools #ITConsultant #BusinessEfficiency #SoftwareDevelopment #Manufacturing #DigitalTransformation
Keeping senior management on board with your Digital Transformation efforts is crucial for its success.
Time to value is the period of time between when the DT initiative begins, and when value is being demonstrated from the results of the initiative. Senior management’s support will wane if it seems like this period of time will be too long.
Check out my previous post for an in-depth look at this topic!
Tons of the data that describes your business either never changes, or rarely changes.
In a digitally transformed businesses, events are constantly being reported in their digital ecosystems. For the benefit of the consumers of these events, it is helpful to have contextual information about them. This is where Definitional Namespaces come into play.
#UnifiedNamespace #UNS #DefinitionalNamespace #DigitalTransformation #InformationSystems #ITConsultant
For tech leaders, choosing between custom software and off-the-shelf solutions can make or break your business. ⚖️
I’ve explored the risks, rewards, and hidden biases in this crucial decision-making process. Learn from real-world examples and discover why sometimes, going custom might be your best bet – despite the costs and risks. https://bit.ly/3XuqwEr
#CustomSoftware #SaaS #InformationTechnology #ITLeadership #ITConsultant
Ricardo L. Maestas
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