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By Mark Wilson, CEO, SYSPRO EMEA & APAC The manufacturing industry is a tough industry, vulnerable to impacts from the economy, geo-political events such as conflict and pandemics, and other stresses that impact the global and local supply chains and markets. Manufacturers constantly need to seek out a competitive advantage to stay at the forefront of this competitive sector. Smart factories and the integration of disruptive technologies are one way that manufacturers can drive growth, not just for their own companies, but across the sector. Smart manufacturing leverages recent advances in technology to improve quality, equipment efficiency, reliability and decision making. It is fueled by data, integrating information from multiple sources to provide a real-time view of business operations. Disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), more particularly Industrial IoT (IIoT), are enabling smart manufacturing practices. Importantly, thes...

                                                    Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, SYSPRO EMEA&I One lesson the pandemic has taught us is that companies must be agile if they are to remain competitive in an ever-changing business landscape. Embracing digital transformation is key to this agility.   Modernising legacy systems no longer fit for purpose is what digital transformation is all about. For manufacturers, this transformation will help streamline processes to reduce time to market, which cuts costs and waste while boosting efficiency and productivity. Clearly, these changes are what keep businesses adaptable, efficient, and future proofed.    Change is a process though; one that needs to be managed and properly planned for. One of the main obstacles in change management often boils down to hasty rollou...