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WHAT SKILLS HAVE YOU
Q DEVELOPED TO STAY
AHEAD OF THE GAME ?
» First and foremost , I believe in listening to those around you – both colleagues and customers . Having empathy for them and what they ' re going through is essential . This way , you ’ re able to develop solutions that really meet the outcomes they ' re trying to drive . I ' ve also learned that whatever your role , you ’ ve got to be agile . We ' ve seen a heightened need for agility over the past three years , and I don ' t think it ' s going to stop . We need to quickly pivot , act with velocity , think creatively and collaborate .
HOW IS DIGITAL
Q TRANSFORMATION
IMPACTING MANUFACTURING ?
» Over the last eight to ten years , we ’ ve talked a lot about IoT , Industrial IoT , and how machines are connecting things that weren ’ t previously connected . Digital transformation can be as basic sounding as moving file-keeping from paper to electronic , or it can be as complex as the use of digital twins for virtual simulations and product testing .
In the last couple of years , the need for digital transformation in every industry has accelerated . Now , connectivity is a key component in providing a stronger bottom line , bigger ROI and more agility .
“ WE HANDLE THE NETWORK SO OUR PARTNERS CAN FOCUS ON THEIR BUSINESS ”
WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST
Q CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR
MANUFACTURERS ?
» As far as challenges go , manufacturers are going to continue to focus on balance . The macro environment is saying that you need to be profitable and deliver for your shareholders , yet all the public markets are facing increases in costs and experiencing issues in the supply chain . Manufacturers need to find other ways to drive profit , because there ' s only so much elasticity in the market . That ' s where you ' re going to see a lot of focus on increasing efficiencies through digital transformation .
22 February 2023