Introducing digital technology does not mean you have to turn your company into a high-tech start-up. Here are simple tips you can use to get started.
Digital technologies are now more affordable, user-friendly and robust than ever before. They’re also accessible to businesses of all sizes. A BDC study, for instance, found that 39% of Canadian small and mid-sized manufacturers already implemented Industry 4.0 projects, while another 17% of businesses have started planning to do so.
If you’re among those who still haven’t started, here’s what you can do to start making the digital shift in your business.
- Map your processes and the flow of information
- Focus on customer needs
- Make strategic choices
- Empower your employees
- Go step by step
- Get external help
Read the full article by BDC Business Consultant Stéphane Chrusten, and dig deeper into the world of Industry 4.0.
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