Overwhelmed by the DX Challenge? Start Small to Win Big

CMMS. Digital Twins. IIOT. IOT. When it comes to the landscape of technology in manufacturing, it can be hard to know how to start your own transformation – or where. The industry is transforming daily as software for automation, collaboration, effiency, and safety become a bigger part of the modern shop floor, yet amidst all that tech it can hard to see where to apply it to get the most benefit. Josh Cranfill, GM of Quickbase’s Manufacturing Business, knows how hard this can be. Every day, he talks to manufacturers looking to start their own transformation with technology against the pressures of staying competitive, on time and on budget, and keeping employees productive and safe. In this podcast, Josh will offer his practical advice on where to start by picking small, achievable and measurable projects to demonstrate success and gain the buy-in needed to drive bigger, more impactful change. Any technology should help you achieve your business objectives, not get in the way, aligning with your company’s goals and supporting and enhances business strategies, leading to better performance and a competitive edge.