IT Strategy

IT Strategy

for Manufacturing

The pace of innovation & technology acceleration has been faster today, than ever before.

With the manufacturing environment changing more rapidly now than ever, accomplishing new goals will require disruptive changes in the current practices. With the onus on digitalization, the role of data, network, security, business intelligence and overall IT Infrastructure will play an important role to stay competitive in the market. Thus, developing an effective IT Strategy will provide the right tools to achieve goals that are critical to the future of a manufacturing organization.

Rapid shifts in production, faster implementation and delivery, and increased utilization of resources are all results that can come from developing an IT strategy within the manufacturing industry. Challenges faced from forecasting, procurement, inventory, production, logistics and supply chain are frequently coupled with rising costs, manpower management and customer delivery. A common platform that binds these challenges and opportunities is a robust IT Infrastructure.

Thus, developing an effective IT strategy can benefit a company in many ways, including:

Business Planning

Business Partner Interactions

Innovation

Data Analysis

Business Intelligence

Operations

01 IT Strategy

Formulate IT Strategy Planning and Budgeting. Developing Technology & Application Roadmaps. Develop Digital Strategy & Roadmap. Develop Industry 4.0 Strategy & Roadmap.

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02 IT Security

Develop IT Security Strategy. Develop Security Policies & Governance Model. Developing Security Infrastructure & Application Roadmap. Formulate Disaster Recovery Planning & Deployment Strategy.

03 IT Management

Design of IT Org Structure and Recruitment. Establish IT Processes and Delivery Model. Develop Vendor Management Strategies. Technology & Application Package Evaluation & Selection. Establish IT Management & Governance Framework.

04 Virtual CIO

IT Strategy. IT Security Strategy. Overall IT Management & Governance.

&diligence’s 5 step Approach towards an effective IT strategy

Based on strong foundational principles an effective IT strategy should align with the organization’s vision, mission, and business goals. It must focus on maximizing its synergy with the operational and business needs of not only the present but also the future.

Lay groundwork for new IT Strategy

Determine Key Business Drivers

Assess Current State of the IT Infrastructure and business ecosystem

Define future state and key initiatives

Design the IT Strategy

The critical elements in formulating a new IT Strategy

• It should be a holistic and an inclusive process. • It should clearly identify the most critical business needs and opportunities. • It must clearly determine how the business success will be measured. • It must engage and motivate participation.

Ramakrishnan Sudarshanam

&diligence Principal Consultant

Former CIO & Divisional VP – IT at United Breweries Ltd. Ramakrishnan talks about, the critical elements in formulating a new IT Strategy for manufacturing. Open Slider in the left screen to know more.

At &diligence,

we have the capability to guide manufacturing companies to build an IT roadmap that leverages their current technology while taking into account their future business aspirations. With a thorough understanding of your business ecosystem, we are able to act as your trusted technology strategists to help you achieve your organization’s goal.

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IT Security

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IT Management

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Virtual CIO