Manufacturing Magazine October 2018 | Page 46

TECHNOLOGY
46 solutions into the shop floor , it has a vibrancy that is hard to portray in words .
The second category is the ‘ postinvestment ’ decision . This is where manufacturers have decided to invest and now have to deploy successfully . If organisations understand their objectives and expectations upfront , it will help determine if the outcome is successful and what needs to be done to increase the chances of success . It is also important that everyone is involved in the project – It is surprising how many projects fail because of a lack a plan .
Is it now more necessary than ever to recruit staff who are adaptable in the manufacturing industry ? I think it is essential . Attracting and retaining the talent that will help manufacturers adapt to new IT approaches is paramount , and failure to do so will jeopardise the success of future projects .
OCTOBER 2018