5 ways to advance digital transformation in manufacturing In the digital age, long-standing manufacturing companies must adopt new technologies to streamline their processes and stay competitive in the market. However, it can be overwhelming for leaders to know where to start or what to do next. Fortunately, digital transformation doesn’t have to happen all at once. Manufacturing leaders can focus on using current technology in a specific business area, division, location, or function before implementing new technology across the entire business. This gradual approach can yield meaningful digital transformation improvements while minimizing unnecessary disruption to the business. Regardless of where companies are in their digital transformation journey, Microsoft™ solutions can help leaders achieve their goals. 5 ways manufacturing companies can accelerate digital transformation 5 areas where manufacturing companies can accelerate digital transformation Unify business systems While manufacturing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity was stable in 2023 , initial results and forecasts for 2024 indicate a growing transaction market. One disruptive result of most M&A activity is the business functioning with multiple systems and various processes across facilities. Regardless of what causes companies to operate with multiple, disparate systems, not having a unified platform can make it difficult for executives […]