Unlocking Potential:
Digital Transformation and
The Evolution of Manufacturing Teams
Networking Dinner at The Mercer, London

Here’s what we discussed:

Digital transformation is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, bringing about significant changes in job roles, skill requirements, and workforce dynamics. As manufacturers embrace advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and automation, it is crucial to explore the impact of these changes on the workforce and discuss strategies to navigate this transformation successfully.

This roundtable delved into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation, with a focus on the role of standardization and centralized software in driving sustainability and efficiency.

Key topics included:

• How can standardization help with digital transformation? Why is centralized software so effective?
• The evolving role of IT Software Managers in managing the intersection of technology and human capital.
• Exploring software tools that visualize CO2 reduction and how IT Software Managers can integrate these tools into manufacturing processes to achieve sustainability goals.
• Ethical Considerations and Responsible Implementation of Digital Transformation.

We also explored maintaining a human-centric approach amidst automation, addressing the skills gap, and the evolving role of IT Software Managers in fostering a digital-ready culture. Ethical considerations surrounding job displacement and leveraging data analytics for informed decision-making were discussed.