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Within KM\u00d8<\/strong>, industrial digitalization is at the center of all discussions. No wonder, since it is our DNA, what identifies us best. An ecosystem of companies and players dedicated to innovation and digital technology who share a passion for shaping the future of Industry 4.0<\/p>\n

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If the4th<\/sup> industrial revolution, as it is commonly called, is now considered a strategic priority for most companies, what about in the industrial sector specifically ? Where are we and what are the stakes in undertaking such a transformation today ?<\/p>\n

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The context of Industry 4.0<\/h3>\n

Industry 4.0 is a continuation of the industrial revolution that began long ago, in the 18th century, when machines such as locomotives driven by water power or steam appeared.
\nIt has continued to evolve since then, in several stages, with the arrival of electricity and then of digital and electronic sciences. To arrive nowadays at this new industry which asserts itself as being the convergence of the virtual world with the products and objects of the real world.<\/p>\n

Today, there is no secret: you have to be able to adapt quickly and provide your customers with ever more efficient and customized solutions. In the industrial sector in particular, we are dealing with an increasingly competitive market. More and more technological solutions are being developed, bringing with them their share of innovations while proving to be extremely efficient. We can also observe a transformation of the commercial relationship and even of the modes of consumption which are in full mutation.<\/p>\n

Wanting to adapt is good, but knowing how to do it intelligently is better.
\nMany companies don’t understand the issues involved in developing a strategy for their ecosystem and their needs. And then encounter difficulties in aligning their projects and results.<\/p>\n

The challenges of the digital transformation of industries<\/h3>\n

The challenges of digital transformation are numerous, and depend on many criteria. They are specific to each actor and to each need.
\nThat’s why it’s important for executives to assess their company’s needs, the expectations in terms of ROI precisely evaluated, as well as the use cases concerned and the number of users affected by these changes. Indeed, it is important for them to be made aware of the benefits of such a transformation and to be accompanied throughout the process.<\/p>\n

They will need a plan and strategy to put the right tools in place in the most optimal way. This will allow them to observe unprecedented results, whether in terms of quality of work, unimaginable time savings or consolidated visibility over the entire industrial park.<\/p>\n

For a manufacturer, the implementation of these new solutions will certainly bring him more flexibility and reactivity, which will allow him to produce more and more performing and varied products. This productivity gain, along with shorter delivery times and lower manufacturing costs, will result in increased profitability.<\/p>\n

However, in order to see these results materialize, executives ready to transform through digital must understand that they will have to go through a business model<\/strong> redesign and become aware of the added value for their ecosystem, their customers, their subcontractors, and their partners<\/strong>.
\nThey must also understand that they will be the first levers of this change within the company and that they will have to establish and develop a digital culture by accompanying their employees in this transformation.<\/p>\n

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Regardless of leadership bias in terms of change, it is necessary to Knowing that these will probably impact all or a large majority of the company’s departments. Digitalization is therefore a cross-functional issue, and it is up to them to entrust HR with the task of adapting this increase in skills and monitoring the teams. Continuous training of employees is emerging as a top priority in the transformation process.<\/span><\/p>\n

65 % of industrial companies in France believe that they will obtain a return on investment in less than two years by implementing their digital transformation. (source Pwc)<\/em><\/span> <\/em><\/p>\n

What the digital transformation of industries encompasses<\/h3>\n

As we have seen previously, the changes brought about by digital affect the core business and the product offering itself, but also the business model of the company.<\/p>\n

The possibilities are vast. Moreover, in industrialization, digital can be present at each level of the industrial chain (we speak ” of connected factory “). These include order reception, manufacturing, delivery and stock management.<\/p>\n

The strategic decisions then concern the choice of the right software and tools that will allow the actors involved to be more autonomous and efficient while participating in the smooth running of the whole activity.<\/p>\n

We can observe 4 major axes of digitization :<\/strong><\/p>\n