Process Improvement
With little room for error, the pressure is on to optimize new product development (NPD) processes that maximize return on R&D investment and increase growth rates. Join the conversation to discuss topics that include: how to define, implement and execute an NPD process that incorporates strategy, governance, analytics and technology to hit your growth targets.
Siloed data. Unstructured data. Lack of connectivity. Lost opportunity. With all the data being generated and collected, internally and on the Web, machine learning can address the challenge of connecting the dots, drawing insights, and making better decisions.
Lost time. Lost resources. Lost opportunity. These three themes characterize the major sources of waste in any manufacturing site that does not use smart asset management tracking.
Digital technology enables a variety of tangible, factory floor benefits, but how does the technology actually work?
Even for smaller projects where a company thinks they have resources, project teams should engage a third-party integrator for two very good reasons.
Data migration is a huge challenge when implenting an IT system. Asking users to migrate that data comprimises consistency, accuracy, completeness and functionality.
Digital technology enables a variety of tangible, factory floor benefits, but how does the technology actually work?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Implementing an IT system is challenging enough in a single location, but add multiple campuses to the mix and new and unique challenges begin to arise. Global organizational alignment is critical to overcoming these challenges.
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. Requiring particular emphasis - implementing digital operations, skills and processes to deliver internal value.
Amber specializes in innovation results transformation across a variety of industries.
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