Digitization

Successful digitalization in the production industry

For many industrial companies, the fourth industrial revolution offers additional opportunities to position themselves better in global competition. One of the main advantages of using digital solutions is the ability to better manage horizontal and vertical value chains. In addition, digitalization offers the opportunity to network own products and services and thus ensure competitiveness. 94% of industrial companies see digitalization as a prerequisite for maintaining the competitiveness of German industry (Bitkom Research 2020).

This white paper explains:

Status quo – How digitized is the production industry?

  • Importance of digitization

  • The potential of digitalization in production

  • Challenges during implementation

The path to successful digitalization in production

  • Define goals
  • Check processes & infrastructure
  • Choosing the right tool
  • Efficient use of existing capacities
Successful digitalization in the production industry