As 2021 draws to a close, it is common for individuals and businesses alike to take stock of what has happened over the past year, evaluate, and consider what can be improved, reduced, or created for the year ahead. Discussions
surrounding innovation will surely be a key part of this review as it is a fundamental concept to driving positive change for any business.
At its core, innovation is about creating value by building meaningful, new solutions to solve current and future problems. Ask any organization and they have most likely embarked on or are undergoing some form of business innovation to introduce new processes, services, or products that better serve the company.
This issue of Automation Today explores the value of innovation in different ways for a business – from actuating a digital transformation journey following a major technological investment, to considering how new or emerging innovations such as a cloud-based manufacturing execution system can ignite greater operational efficiencies on the plant floor.
It features practical tips and information to help manufacturers get innovative with emerging technologies or tried-and-tested solutions including: 3 Key Agile Principles to Drive Your Digital Transformation Journey to Success; Get Smart and Migrate your MES to the Cloud; and Why Preventive Maintenance is the Way to Go.
This issue also includes the latest news and announcements from our signature annual event, Automation Fair 2021, information on new products and technology releases, as well as customer case studies that demonstrate how we help customers address their application challenges.
As we wind up what has been a whirlwind 2021, I hope Automation Today has helped to provide you with useful insights for improved productivity and profitability in your operations.
On behalf of Rockwell Automation, we wish you a happy holiday and a more fruitful and prosperous 2022!
