Jumpstart Your Digital Transformation Taking ten steps in a pilot project can lead to better results

摘要

AS SENSING technology continues to become more ubiquitous and affordable,chemical processors have come to rely on quantifiable data collected from their assets to bring new products to market and optimize the production of current ones.Not only within the plant but across the entire enterprise,chemical makers are looking to digitalization to help ensure safety and deliver greater mechanical availability with lower maintenance costs.These improvements in turn increase utilization rates while lowering operating costs-a critical differentiator in a highly competitive marketplace.Flexible,scalable and powerful,digital transformation technologies and strategies-coupled with a well-planned and executed pilot initiative-are driving a step change in plant performance(Figure 1).Companies that make the commitment to embark on a digital transformation reduce downtime by up to 70% and lengthen asset lifecycles by over 15%.A small digital transformation initiative implemented with the right strategies can provide opportunities to build momentum and knowledge across the organization from a small initial investment.