Production can be made more efficient and effective by weaving new technology into a production process. Costs decrease, the quality of the delivered products increases and waste is reduced. End products roll off the conveyor belt faster and the same conveyor belt has fewer downtimes.

There are not currently enough experienced engineers on the labor market to meet the high level of demand. Automation is required in order to close this gap. Virtual/Augmented Reality, for example, can assist a junior member of staff by taking them through a certain procedure step by step.

Technology is now an intrinsic part of business discussions. Every aspect of an organization will eventually commence its own digital transformation. Digital operational excellence goes beyond optimizing separate production lines – it involves adopting a digital attitude throughout the entire organization. For example, build a digital twin for processes. It is a digital copy in which the company's machines, controls, workflows and systems are imitated. Go even further with a digital thread, a digital report of a product or system – from its creation to its discontinuation.