Why are Supply Chain Planning system leaders looking to PlanetTogether?
Supply chain management is a complex task these days, requiring consideration of many different elements and the links that connect them. At the same time, it is an extremely important task that has a huge impact on gaining a competitive advantage. What role do APS-class systems play in successfully managing this area? And how does PlanetTogether help global SCP system leaders develop modern tools to optimize processes and build flexible, integrated supply networks for the 21st century?
Which IT systems are worth implementing in a manufacturing company? How do they work, what are their functions and how can they help our business grow? In what order to implement them? Read and organize your knowledge of ERP, MES and APS systems.
Is Planning Production in Excel an Optimal Solution?
The well-known Excel has been used in companies, institutions, and even our households for decades. Simple yet versatile, it has played a key role in the success of many businesses. Using Excel for manufacturing management has streamlined daily operations in numerous factories and helped take significant steps toward improving processes. But in today’s world, are spreadsheets still fit for the 21st century?
Production scheduling can significantly impact not only a company’s daily operations but, more importantly, its financial performance. Success or failure in this area often hinges on the proper arrangement of individual tasks. So, how to plan efficiently? Can it be done using spreadsheets, or is it better to turn to more modern solutions?
Does a company’s level of digital maturity affect its return on investment (ROI) in digitalization? Undoubtedly, it does, but how exactly?
It cannot be unambiguously claimed that this dependency is proportional or inversely proportional, or measurable with any formula.
By examining the levels defined in ADMA methodology, it becomes clear that all revolutionary business results, innovations, and competencies occur in the last stage. These notions alone suggest that the changes are indeed ground-breaking and will undoubtedly yield significant profit or savings.
Although there is no doubt that digitally mature enterprises can reach for the most refined solutions and implement them successfully, it doesn’t mean that a lower maturity level fares much worse.
It goes without saying that significant changes require large investments in finances, time, or work, which might effectively extend the investment return period.
On the other hand, there are “quick wins”, relatively simple and cheap investments that yield significant results. They are within the reach of companies beginning their journey, where even small improvements bring significant change. Of course, the technology absorption level will be lower here, as we are just getting used to digitalization. However, appropriate change management and expert assistance can facilitate this process.
The Digi Index report shows that most companies assess their digital maturity very low, while four years ago, this evaluation was a range higher. Interestingly, the isolation during the pandemic period gave an impulse for higher investments in digitalization, as well as more critical perception of oneself. This might mean that there is still great potential for applying dedicated solutions in the form of low-hanging fruits. Such solutions can be found in the product portfolio of ImFactory, the AVEVA MES Competence Center CEE.
With an investment that has a declared average profit level of 7.67%, significant leverage needs to be generated in the form of growth to guarantee a return in a reasonable period. To make this possible, it is worth planning initiatives by preparing a Digital Transformation Roadmap or performing a Pre-Implementation Analysis.
Board Member, Head of Product and Digital Consulting
At ImFactory, he also acts as a Project Manager and consultant. He is responsible for shaping the vision for the development of IT systems in production environments. He supports companies in assessing their digital maturity and helps them plan their digital transformation.
A graduate of the Gdańsk University of Technology, he completed a degree in Automation and Robotics and completed postgraduate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt studies. He is the author of numerous publications under the #EffectiveDigitization banner. He shares his knowledge on production efficiency, digital transformation, MES/MOM systems, and digitalization roadmaps.
He combines technical knowledge with an understanding of business processes, effectively supporting companies on their journey to the Digital Factory.
Michał Zieliński’s articles and webinars are available in the ImFactory Knowledge Base.
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