Posts by Beneva Group
The state of digital transformation in 2020
The past year has seen many businesses question exactly how transformational digital transformation really is. The answer, as with all IT initiatives, depends on the scope of the ambition, the skill of the leadership, and the ultimate degree of business impact. Yet we’ve seen a pattern emerge: Those with transformational aspirations discover that boil-the-ocean schemes…
Read More6 digital transformation success stories
More companies are building digital capabilities that deliver business efficiency or top-line revenue growth in 2020. But the progress of Big Bang digital transformations varies — as does executives’ understanding of what that entails. Sixty-six percent of CIOs said they are transforming their businesses, but based on those respondents’ descriptions of their digital initiatives the number is…
Read MoreLucky 13 of the Top Reads in Lean and Continuous Improvement in 2019
Enjoy 13 of the continuous-improvement-related articles that garnered the most attention from our IndustryWeek community in 2019.
Read MoreTop 9 challenges IT leaders will face in 2020
This year will assuredly see tech leaders laser-focused once again on digital initiatives, but the processes they have in place for doing so won’t be a slam dunk for success. Worse, recent research suggests that mistakes born of digital transformation are a top cause of concern for businesses. A Gartner report on emerging risks shows…
Read MoreTarget's new tech operating model hits the mark
Competing for dollars in the digital age is hard for any brick-and-mortar retailer, but sprinkle in some self-inflicted wounds and the task gets tougher. Just ask Target’s CIO Mike McNamara, who invested in a new technology operating model, reskilling and innovation to help pull the big box chain out of its funk. “We did things…
Read More15 Facts About Manufacturing In The U.S.
The landscape of American manufacturing has experienced its fair share of ups and downs over the past several hundred years, from the development of the first interchangeable parts in 1801 to the first moving assembly line in 1913, and from the discovery of lean manufacturing principles in the 1930s to the offshoring trend that began…
Read MoreBlack & Veatch calls on AI to automate field service
For companies that rely on field service technicians, an efficient mobile work experience is essential. And these days the software your technicians use in the field better be intelligent as well. Count Black and Veatch among a rising tide of companies transforming their field tech’s work experience, as the construction firm is leaning into artificial…
Read MoreAmerican Toy Manufacturers Who Make The Holidays Possible
This time of year, elves tend to get a lot of credit for making holiday wishes come true. But the truth is, the real magic isn’t happening in the North Pole; it’s happening at real manufacturing workshops all throughout the country. Here are some of the many American manufacturers that help produce the toys —…
Read MoreSetting Up Data and Analytics Teams to Drive Value
Once a differentiator of top-performing organizations, the ability to leverage a strong data and analytics program is now a necessity. Holly Lyke-Ho-Gland DEC 16, 2019 Advanced analytics is playing a more important role than ever as organizations’ complexity and amounts of data use increase. Once a differentiator of top-performing organizations, the ability to leverage a…
Read MoreThe Keys For Manufacturers To Connect With Big Buyers
Landing a contract with a big buyer can have an equally big impact on your business. However, large buying organizations tend to do things a bit differently than the clients you’re likely used to serving. If you want a real chance at landing those big fish, you need to understand how they think and how their…
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