Implementing Global IT Systems: DIY Projects
Even for smaller projects where a company thinks they have resources, project teams should engage a third-party integrator for two very good reasons.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Avoid Self-Gathering Data
Data migration is a huge challenge when implenting an IT system. Asking users to migrate that data comprimises consistency, accuracy, completeness and functionality.
How it Works: Hands Free Visualization of Shop Floor Information
Digital technology enables a variety of tangible, factory floor benefits, but how does the technology actually work?
Lead by Example with a Start-Up Mentality
Large organizations often try and fail to act like a start-up or foster a culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit. Leaders must lead by example to overcome traditional business barriers to foster a start-up mentality.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Skip the Dress Rehearsal
While any testing is better than no testing, gauging where your organization is to understand what needs to be done to work towards the highest level of testing, and ultimately, success will save time and effort in the long run.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Skip Stakeholders
While it’s easy to say that a system implementation will increase efficiency in the organization, it’s critical to ensure that all stakeholders will see the benefits of the system first hand to ensure long term success.
Take Innovation Beyond Product Development
What will it take to compete and win in a dynamic, digital world? We’ve got 21 innovation imperatives to help you prepare, equip and evolve to compete and grow in the 21st century. Expanding the scope of innovation beyond product to include services, experiences, business models and new markets is critical to delivering long term results.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Jump the Gun
One of the most valuable, but underutilized, tools for managing change while implementing large process systems is the readiness assessment. It’s important to gauge whether the process system is necessary and if the organization is ready for its implementation to avoid wasted time and energy.
New Frontiers for Medical Device PLM Systems: Leveraging the Power of Machine Learning
Medical devices are essential to our modern society. But the companies who make them face strict regulatory, quality and safety standards. To succeed, they must constantly innovate, drive down costs and navigate complex regulatory pathways.
Infographic: 21 Innovation Imperatives for the 21st Century
What will it take to compete and win in a dynamic, digital world? We’ve got 21 innovation imperatives to help you prepare, equip and evolve to compete and grow in the 21st century.
Implementing Global IT Systems: Don’t Miss the Point
Without a clear understanding of the purpose of a global IT implementation, getting buy in from all affected parties will be nearly impossible. Clearly define the point of and verify the need for the project with all campuses to ensure cooperation and participation before moving forward.
Understanding Strategic Foresight: Participatory Futures and MOOGs
Strategic foresight enables companies to build a proprietary view of the future to drive breakthrough innovation. Some Strategic foresight projects include Participatory Futures, which are immersive experiences in a simulated future environment that help innovation leaders gain insights in to new products or service opportunities
