I run a small manufacturing company, and I increasingly get the impression that industry is rapidly moving toward full digitalization—from smart factories and automation to advanced analytics and ERP systems. The problem is that many of these technologies are expensive and complex to implement, especially for smaller manufacturers.
While researching this topic, I came across the website https://manufacturingworld.net/, which covers modern trends in manufacturing and industry. This made me wonder how other companies approach digital transformation in practice—do they adopt it gradually, step by step, or do they implement larger systemic changes all at once?
Which solutions have proven to be the most cost-effective for companies with limited budgets, while still delivering real improvements in efficiency and cost reduction?