Transformation has been on manufacturing’s agenda for years, but 2025 marks a noticeable sense of urgency. In IBM’s 2024 CEO Survey, 43 percent said they’ll increase the tempo of their organization’s transformational change over the next year.
As transformation efforts accelerate, here are two best practices to keep in mind.
First, collaboration between departments is crucial as technology becomes increasingly interconnected. Leaders throughout the enterprise need to ensure that technology investments are aligned with financial and overall goals.
Secondly, barriers to the transformation process often stem from people as much as technology. 64 percent of CEO respondents said succeeding with AI, for example, will depend more on people’s adoption than the tech itself.
For executives, getting people on board means transparency and enthusiasm that starts at the top.
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