Each facility operates in its own unique way, whether it’s in organizing daily operations, processes, or development, etc. These factors depend on the company’s size, industry, workforce, management methods, and utilized tools. Sometimes, within the same company, several departments or production processes may exhibit a high level of digital maturity, while others require fundamental changes.
Therefore, we can’t simply say that the factory is at a level of 3.0, 3.2, or 3.5, as such terms would oversimplify the situation. Our current state needs to be diagnosed thoroughly, and then it will become clear that individual areas are at different levels.
Industry 4.0, the ideal that we strive for, doesn’t necessarily need to be the main objective itself. In practice, the primary focus is on the business goal. In fact, there might be several goals, some closer or farther from the Industry 4.0 vision, but all of them should be relevant to the company’s situation and bring tangible benefits.
At the beginning of your Digital Transformation journey, it is worth exploring what it entails and the benefits it offers. Learn more in our article:
Digital Transformation: What It Is and Why It’s Worth Pursuing