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1、Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Technology insights into what gives manufacturing leaders their competitive advantage.1.877.763.8844|2|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Table of contentsIntroduction.3Industry overview.4Data management trends.7Business automation trends.

2、11Digital commerce trends.14Digital transformation:The path to ecommerce excellence.15Factors that influence the ability to transform digitally .16Cost of digital transformation initiatives.18Return on investment for digital transformation.18Digital transformation through Agile methodology.19Advanta

3、ges of an Agile methodology.21Potential drawbacks of an Agile methodology.24The main drivers of Agile development.26The twelve guiding principles of Agile builds.26Our Agile approach:Six steps to digital transformation.27How to realize digital transformation.28Conclusion.29About Acro M3|Eight digita

4、l commerce trends for manufacturing.This report aims to update organizations on the technology trends currently in use in the manufacturing space.Organizations can use this report to compare how they can gain a competitive advantage.This report and the trends it identifies are the results of the dat

5、a submitted using our Digital Commerce Assessment tool.Of the hundreds of submissions received,we specifically looked at assessments from manufacturers.The survey results provide direct insight into the pain points manufacturers experience within their digital ecosystems.The results further identify

6、 digital commerce trends to help alleviate those problems.A large part of digital transformation in manufacturing is building web-based digital commerce and connecting the customers data,the sales persons data and the online experience between the business and the buyer.The eight trends highlight ho

7、w data management,business automation,and digital commerce are the primary tools leaders in manufacturing are using for digital transformation to gain a competitive edge.Digital transformationTo execute the findings in this report,manufacturers may find their current systems and technical architectu

8、re are holding them back.Digital transformation requires businesses to look at every aspect of their digital infrastructure and build solutions to evolve their operations.Data management71%of manufacturers say they need better reporting.Gaps in reporting capabilities lead to inconsistent forecasting

9、 and inefficient production.The correct data management tools connect your systems and unify the data your organization needs to make better-informed decisions.Business automation40%of manufacturing operations have human and data errors.Manual processes and duplication of effort result in human erro

10、r.Improve collaboration,process efficiency and remove the possibility of error by implementing business automation.Digital commerce9 out of 10 manufacturing marketers plan for personalization.Digital commerce favours innovation for both customer experience and business operations.Personalized custom

11、er experiences increase revenue and promote growth.The key to effective scalability and growth in manufacturing is implementing the right digital solution.IntroductionIndustry overviewManufacturers across several verticals independently submitted the data collected for this report.Their motivation f

12、or completing the survey was to gain insight into their digital commerce capabilities.Electronics,ManufacturingMedical Diagnostic Device&SupplyMedical Supply ManufacturerChemicals&Related ProductsIndustrial Machinery&EquipmentBuilding MaterialsMedical Devices&EquipmentMedical Equipment(Mobility)Impl

13、ant Device Manufacturer15%15%13%12%11%10%7%6%5%40503020100Under 200200 to 499500 to 999 1000-50005000+Number of OrganizationsNumber of Employees1B0101552025Number of OrganizationsIndustry VerticalOrganization SizeAnnual Revenue94Manufacturers 5|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Shippin

14、g and fulfillment Where can automation replace manual labour?Is there access to accurate or appropriate data for all business purposes?Inventory management Is managing inventory across multiple warehouses and sales channels possible,and can it be automated?Taxes and reporting Do region by region tax

15、es have to be manually updated every time the percentages change?Does reconciling at tax time take up considerable manual resources?Operations and labour Do the platforms in place meet current operational needs?Will they scale with ease or need extra add-ons to fulfill business goals?User experience

16、 and marketing Is the digital user experience designed for unique business models and unique customer profiles?Current platform capabilities Is proactive reporting between all operational systems available without manual intervention?This research and analysis revealed eight trends manufacturers cou

17、ld use to solve these pains.These trends fall into three specific areas of digital transformation:Data management,business automation and digital commerce.The following pages discuss these areas of concern and specific examples where manufacturers can improve to gain a competitive advantage.About th

18、e researchUsing Acro Medias digital commerce assessment tool,organizations submitted answers to a series of questions regarding the current technical capabilities and the pain points they experience in their business.Submissions for this report were collected and evaluated from March 2018 to Decembe

19、r 2020.For more information,visit our digital commerce assessment page.Key findings We analyzed six different areas where manufacturers experience significant pain points in their digital commerce and technical operations:6|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.DatamanagementDigitalcommerc

20、eBusinessautomation9 out of 10 manufacturing marketers plan for personalization.?50%of manufacturers lack real-time shipping intel.?Only 42%of manufacturers have full inventory management tools.?71%of manufacturers say that they need better reporting.?Two-thirds of buyers dont have predictive purcha

21、sing models.?92%of manufacturing organizations manually process returns.?39%of operations dont have integrated inventory control.?40%of manufacturing operations have human and data errors.Areas of focusfor digital transformation?7|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Mitigate shipment del

22、ays with real-time data.According to Oxford Economics,39%of manufacturers have experienced an adverse risk event at some point in their supply chains over the past three years.1Recent events have put global supply chain reliability in the spotlight.By implementing the correct tools and tactics to be

23、 able to monitor shipments to and from the production floor,manufacturers can mitigate risk and minimize complexity,building resilience into their supply chain.Production Increasing available data of raw material shipments and output improves production efficiency.Fulfillment and shipping Tracking f

24、inished products in real-time provides better inventory control.Improved customer experience Order visibility from sales quote through production and shipping improves confidence and inspires loyalty,increasing customer lifetime value.Real-time insight through connected,integrated data improves oper

25、ational efficiency,increases resilience to disruption,greater customer-centricity and better visibility throughout their entire supply chain.Connected data and optimal data management also allow for improved and seamless collaboration in-house and with partners and suppliers.With increased visibilit

26、y from production through to shipping,manufacturers can improve supply chain resiliency,lessening the impact of disruptions and improving customer satisfaction.Data management trendsOur finding:50%of manufacturers lack real-time shipping 8|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Solving fore

27、casting challenges is critical to resilience in times of disruption.Due to ineffective forecasting,20%of manufacturing executives found managing productivity is their top challenge in the current environment,according to Deloittes 2021 Manufacturing Industry Outlook.2Difficulty in forecasting is a c

28、ommon theme during global economic disruption.Manufacturing organizations can access built-in resiliency in forecasting by taking advantage of predictive analytics.The benefits of predictive analytics:Gives production teams the ability to react to fluctuations in demand with insight and accuracy.Imp

29、roves forecasting models to account for historical events such as peak and off seasons.Can give insight into customer needs in order to develop better products and increase sales.“The average enterprise has 115 distinct applications and data sources,with almost half of them(49%)siloed and disconnect

30、ed from one another.”-SnapLogic,The State of Data Management.To begin using the power of predictive analytics,manufacturing organizations need to focus on their data management.Integrating and unifying the data within an organization is key to having a single source of truth,accurate and consistent

31、data.Siloed platforms and departments created disconnected data that makes accurate predictions impossible.For predictive analytics to offer the most significant value,manufacturers need a firm data strategy built to address their most important priorities as a business.That process involves making

32、sure high-level business goals are solidified and taking decisive actions to realize those objectives.Our finding:Two-thirds of buyers dont have predictive purchasing 9|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Proper inventory control increases cash flow while eliminating inefficiency.Accordi

33、ng to The Hackett Group,over$900 billion was tied up in inventory and accounts receivables opportunities in 2020.3Maintaining just-in-time inventory,accurate stock of raw materials and minimizing waste are key inventory management indicators.Having excess inventory on hand,running out of materials f

34、or production or having large amounts of waste means tying up valuable cash flow.In times of economic distress,lack of inventory management control can mean:Reduced production capability.Warehousing and storage issues.Inaccurate inventory counts.“All companies and especially those in inventory-inten

35、sive industries,such as manufacturing,retail and foodservice must avoid tying up more cash in inventory than necessary while minimizing waste and shrinkage.”-NetSuite,14 Top Inventory Management Trends to Know in 2021Integrating existing legacy systems from all areas of operations is crucial to opti

36、mal inventory management.Increased inter-departmental communication,faster order processing,and improved delivery timelines are positive effects of better data.These may seem like incidental and incremental efficiencies,but they can mean the difference between a business getting the job done and exc

37、eeding expectations over a year.ERPs,CRMs,production software,accounting and finance platforms,websites,and a multitude of other systems are the tools that make up a manufacturing business.By integrating and allowing data to flow seamlessly between these systems,there is a real opportunity for manuf

38、acturers to improve efficiency and save time and money.Our finding:Only 42%of manufacturers have full inventory management 10|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.While 83%of companies stress the importance of turning data into actionable insight,only 22%feel their company is successful a

39、t doing this,as per Harvard Business Review.4In every industry,some barriers keep organizations from using data-driven decisions in real-time to improve business performance.There are several reasons these roadblocks happen:The volume of data and variety of it makes it overwhelming to use effectivel

40、y.The constant change in data makes it hard to distinguish opportunities for improvement.Lack of buy-in for systems integration to connect data sources from siloed areas of operation.With improved data management and streamlining of data sources,information from all business operations can be better

41、 understood,reported on,analyzed and acted upon.Increasing visibility through better data control makes it possible to identify new product opportunities,pinpoint customer needs,improve security,and find other areas of improvement.Our finding:71%of manufacturers say that they need better reporting.B

42、ecoming an organization that uses data-driven decision-making as part of the makeup of their company culture takes buy-in for change from the top down.Entrenched cultures and standard ways of working dont encourage leveraging or sharing data.Employees need to feel inspired to investigate new ideas u

43、sing data-driven decisions to improve business operations and access the data they need to prove their speculations.Data-driven decision-making improves all business 11|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Business automation trendsReturns cost time and money.Manually processing them cost

44、s even more.“Effective returns management can improve a firms profitability,enhance customer relationships,and be an essential part of an integrated supply chain management strategy.”-Supply Chain Management Review.5 By building automated customer workflows and reducing manual tasks in their return

45、processes,manufacturers can improve profitability and take advantage of effective returns management.Building digital-first processes to increase return operations visibility will enable flexibility across production environments.Other benefits of improving returns management are:Increased collabora

46、tion and communication between departments.Ability to use returns data to identify areas of production or product improvement.Improved customer relationships.Use integrated data and analytics to determine if returns are a symptom of a more significant production problem and help identify opportuniti

47、es for improving supply chain processes and decision-making.“Automation is a big opportunity to reduce manual work.Rather than pulling data,your engineers are freed up to analyze the data.”Gary Harbison,CISO of Bayer,from KPMGs-Embrace automation as the rising star.6Operational improvements and incr

48、eased efficiency will pave the path to building resiliency to future disruptions.It will also provide a stable platform for your manufacturing organization to scale and grow.Our finding:92%of manufacturing organizations manually process 12|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Optimizing i

49、nventory is essential in controlling costs,increasing efficiency and improving customer experience.“43%of organizations either dont track their inventory or use manual and non-integrated processes for inventory control.”-State of Business Report,Wasp Barcode Technologies.7Manual inventory counts hav

50、e limited accuracy and wide margins of error.These are the types of non-automated informational processes that cause disconnected data and lead to poor inventory control.Examples of non-automated information processes that create inefficiency:Manual data entry from multiple personnel,warehouses into

51、 various platforms.Using spreadsheets or obsolete methods to track inventory in and out of warehouses.Over ordering to compensate for inaccurate and flawed demand forecasting.Integrated inventory control is about knowing what you have in stock,where,in real-time.Integrating ERP systems,production pl

52、atforms,and procurement systems allows teams to get the information they need faster and stay aligned with business goals.It also allows for analysis of the entire supply chain,creating an opportunity to identify areas of inefficiency and where automation can eliminate human error.On the business op

53、erations end,the benefit of automating data flow and inventory control is seen in reduced labour expenses,accurate reporting and improved processes.On the customer service and experience front,we see an increased ability to provide precise order updates,improved shipping accuracy and faster fulfillm

54、ent.Our finding:39%of operations dont have integrated inventory 13|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Eliminating human-caused errors promotes business-wide resiliency to disruptions.“Depending on the type of industry,the human factor is recognized as the cause of up to 80%of failures”-

55、Design methods of reducing human error in practice.8Operational improvements through automated workflows and manual entry reduction increase efficiency.This type of efficiency paves the path to building resiliency to future disruptions.It also provides a stable platform for manufacturing organizatio

56、ns to scale and grow.The most useful digital solutions will:Inspire company-wide collaboration.Improve interdepartmental communication.Remove barriers to accurate and meaningful data.Manufacturing organizations today have many moving parts.Various departments working in silos require the need for ma

57、nual data entry to maintain operations.Inefficient project management processes and manual ordering processes with suppliers are prime examples of where workflow and business automation tools can increase time,savings and efficiency.Building efficient communication platforms and workflows allow your

58、 teams to get the information they need faster and stay aligned with business goals.Improved communication with external vendors streamlines purchasing processes.Digital initiatives such as workflow automation,CMS governance and improving data connectivity through integrations can be large line item

59、s to handle independently.By incorporating an Agile development method in a digital transformation roadmap,these initiatives can be brought online through continuous integration,phased delivery,and strategic deployment.Our finding:40%of manufacturing operations have human and data 14|Eight digital c

60、ommerce trends for manufacturing.Digital commerce trendsDigital-first sales processes are now the norm.Personalization is the differentiator in manufacturing sales.B2B buyers only spend 17%of their purchasing time meeting with potential suppliers,according to Gartners Future of B2B Buying Journey Re

61、port.9Developing digital commerce solutions for manufacturing is not just about ecommerce capabilities;its about giving the new era of buyers the online tools and personal experience they want.The digital solutions B2B buyers are looking for are:Personalized account portals with account-based pricin

62、g.Region-specific online catalogues.Digital-first sales tools and online order processing.New B2C channels to make manufacturing businesses more resilient.Digital commerce gives manufacturing organizations the tools to remain adaptable and resilient.A connected and unified technical architecture emp

63、owers manufacturing organizations to execute company vision while gaining an edge in customer acquisition,sales and entering new markets.Modern business objectives require an adaptable commerce solution that favours digital innovation for customer experience and business operations.Designing a digit

64、al commerce solution requires more than guidance in platform selection.It takes the careful evaluation of existing systems,data models and business operations.Digital commerce transforms your business experience and customer journey through genuinely agile and flexible system choices.Our finding:9 o

65、ut of 10 manufacturing marketers plan for 15|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Digital transformation:The path to ecommerce excellenceTo implement some,or all,of the trends identified above,companies need to look at the capabilities of their current tech stack and assess what they will

66、 realistically be able to accomplish.Legacy systems and critical business operations need integration and development solutions to fit into a digital-first strategy.Employees need significant training and education to adopt new workflows and processes that come with new technologies.In some form or

67、other,manufacturers will need to transform their operations digitally.The reality is most of these digital commerce trends are beyond the reach of manufacturing organizations unless they make changes.And theres no better time to adopt change than now.Definition:digital transformation“Digital transfo

68、rmation is the process of integrating digital technologies into all aspects of a business to meet the market and changing business requirements.”-AI multiple,Digital Transformation:Roadmap,case studies&best 16|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Factors that influence the ability to tran

69、sform digitally Digital maturityDeloitte recently published a report that says 87%of companies think digital will disrupt their industry,but only 44%say they feel prepared for potential digital disruption.The manufacturing companies who have been able to implement the trends identified in this repor

70、t have only done so because they have the digital maturity and operational ability to be flexible and the technical architecture in place to make them adaptable.EarlyDevelopingMaturing87%5%11%16%13%14%15%14%8%3%1%44%12345678910Digital maturity needscultivation&visionof companies think digital will d

71、isrupt their industry.say they feel prepared for potential digital disruption.An organizations digital maturity(in years).Read our article on business life cycle technology requirements to find out more about digital maturity and what technical assets are needed to reach each stage.Making digital tr

72、ansformation a priorityIts simple,the companies who prioritize investment in the technologies to improve their online offerings to serve their internal and external users will be the ones to capture more sales.“2021 will be the year that every company not just the 15%of firms that were already digit

73、ally savvy doubles down on technology-fueled experiences,operations,products,and ecosystems.”-Forrester,Predictions 2021:Technology And Customer Obsession Help Firms Emerge From Crisis Mode.Making digital transformation a priority is a top-down initiative.People make up the core of any business,and

74、many people often have a hard time breaking routines and accepting the uncertainty of a new direction.Getting buy-in from key stakeholders across management levels in your organization may be the biggest struggle you face in accomplishing your objectives.Download our interview template?Organization-

75、wide alignment makes projects successfulIncrease buy-in with stakeholder interviews.Getting everyone on board for change and making sure the companys goals are aligned can be difficult.Start the converstaion on digital projects early with your key stakeholders.These conversations will get your entiu

76、re team on board and ensure project 17|Eight digital commerce trends for 18|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Cost of digital transformation initiativesAccording to IDC,the projected value of direct investments in digital transformation between 2020 and 2023 will reach upwards of$6.8 t

77、rillion.(IDC,2020).The report also predicts by 2024,50%of all IT spending will be directly for digital transformation and innovation.Companies that struggle to get proper buy-in for digital transformation and cannot allocate the necessary financial resources to the technology investments they will r

78、equire will be left behind by their competitors.Return on investment for digital transformationCompanies that carry through with digital transformation investments and finish developing their digital solutions will have varying returns on their investment.However,results from the SAP Center for Busi

79、ness Insights and Oxford Economics show:80%of organizations that have completed digital transformation report increased profits.85%say they have increased their market share.On average,leaders expect 23%higher revenue growth than competitors.The time it will take to recoup the hard costs of a digita

80、l transformation project varies for each organization.It depends on how much the implementation costs in the first place,minus the cost savings in new operational efficiencies,while also considering increased revenue.Organizations often resist digital transformation because the investment is too sig

81、nificant.In fighting change,they opt to remain less competitive in their online offerings and risk losing market share to other organizations willing to adapt.There is hope for the resistors,though.With the proper Agile methodology,strategy,and approach,organizations can work with a development agen

82、cy to control development costs,build iteratively and get to market faster with their improved digital 19|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Successfully implementing these digital commerce trends into your businesss digital workflow often takes more than one single tactic or applicatio

83、n change.It can mean building the road map for a full-scale digital transformation,which takes a strategic and specific approach.In ecommerce development,the process used to successfully perform the transformation needed to launch the features and changes related to these trends for manufacturing co

84、mpanies is called Agile project management methodology.The Agile phase at Acro Media begins after a comprehensive discovery and strategy process.We work with your organization to define the needs of every project stakeholder and roadmap the development plan.From there,the project management team sta

85、rts defining epics.Epics are the overarching production process for developing the solutions or features required for each trends implementation.Each epic contains both the user story and the features for the solution your organization is building.User stories User stories are essential flags to the

86、 development team that indicate the fixed and defined outcomes we are trying to accomplish for our end-user.Features Capabilities the product owner is interested in to provide value to the users and fulfills the desires expressed in the user stories.Epics These are the significant initiatives that d

87、eliver new products,solutions or services to the customer.User stories and features,grouped,form an epic.Definition:Agile project management methodology“The Agile methodology is a way to manage a project by breaking it up into several phases.It involves constant collaboration with stakeholders and c

88、ontinuous improvement at every stage.Once the work begins,teams cycle through a process of planning,executing,and evaluating.Continuous collaboration is vital,both with team members and project stakeholders.”-WrikeDigital transformation through Agile 20|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturin

89、g.Once epics are defined,the project management team will determine and create the appropriate number of sprints to deliver the solution based.Sprints are typically two-week development phases,where design,build,testing,and deployment occur on specific tasks.The aim is for the project to continue to

90、 grow and evolve incrementally,delivering continuous innovation with built-in testing at every stage.View case study?CASE STUDY:HU-FRIEDY GROUPAdaptable assets built for growth and continuous improvement with Agile development.When a global pandemic interfered with plans for a large and ambitious di

91、gital transformation project,Hu-Friedy and Acro Media worked together and quickly pivoted priorities.That kind of flexibility comes built into Agile development processes.Sprint 1Sprint 2Sprint 21|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Advantages of an Agile methodologyThere are key advanta

92、ges to implementing trends using the Acro Media Agile methodology:Development costs Iterative builds Phasing and minimum viable product(MVP)launches Speed Increased testingDevelopment costsWith an Agile development approach,there is room for flexibility in development costs throughout the entire pro

93、ject.Since builds are iterative,Agile allows clients the flexibility to adjust specifications and solutions as they go.This methodology means development clients dont have to allocate massive financial resources upfront to get a project started.They build the budget and roadmap as they go and only g

94、et what they need.As a bonus,their entire budget develops those features,not paying for process creation or supporting documents.Iterative buildsWith iterative builds,the client gets to watch their solution grow,one step at a time.Iterative builds allow clients to see and feel their product as it gr

95、ows,not a single planning phase,followed by months of updates.An iterative process means more client involvement throughout and a better outcome.New functions and features get identified during this process.These new functions reveal themselves as the client and development teams build the initial p

96、roject workflows and features.The final solution winds up being more robust,with a more engaged and generally happier 22|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Phasing and minimum viable product(MVP)launchesWith an Agile approach,projects are built in phases,by default.The iterative process

97、 of first creating a minimum viable product,or MVP,is automatically built into every project.Iterative steps will then continue to build on the MVP over consecutive sprints.How long a project takes depends on how many sprints the client wants to take,but this process proves to be faster than the alt

98、ernative waterfall-style project.This phased approach is excellent for clients who want their new system launched as quickly as possible.Fixed-Length SprintsValue is PriorityRolling Wave PlanningMulti-Level PlanningRelative EstimationContinous TestingContinous ImprovementFeatures begin at high-level

99、Small,Cross-Functional TeamsAlways Deliver Working Software10 Characteristics of Successful Agile Software Development?Definition:Waterfall development methodology“The waterfall model is a breakdown of project activities into linear sequential phases,where each phase depends on the deliverables of t

100、he previous one and corresponds to a specialisation of tasks.It tends to be among the less iterative and flexible approaches,as progress flows in largely one direction(downwards like a waterfall)through the phases of conception,initiation,analysis,design,construction,testing,deployment and maintenan

101、ce.”-Wikipedia,Waterfall 23|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.SpeedAs a project moves through the iterative phases of the Agile methodology,the speed advantages become very clear.There are months of strategic planning and design in a regular waterfall production project,then two to fou

102、r months in development.In this scenario,a finished site launch can be six to ten months after the agreement begins.The first launch happens much sooner with an Agile project.In most cases,the initial launch can happen in as little as six weeks with some key functionality.The site then continues to

103、grow in every two-week sprint with the addition of content,features or specs.This speed to launch is critical for many companies.Increased testingWith phased,incremental launches every few weeks,continuous testing happens on all the new features developed each sprint.Continuous testing on all new fe

104、atures is done throughout the project,resulting in fewer issues at the end of a project.In contrast,a waterfall project typically has an extensive testing phase at the end of a build.This type of testing phase has two inherent flaws:It is time-consuming and prone to misses.Small nuances to specific

105、functions often get missed in a once-over testing period in a waterfall development 24|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Potential drawbacks of an Agile methodologyThere are a few stumbling blocks organizations may bump up against when considering an Agile development approach:No fixed

106、 pricing Adoption of new strategies and methods Considerable collaboration requirementsNone of these objections are insurmountable with the right development agency,strategic approach and understanding.No fixed pricingAn open-ended budget is a big concern for most organizations,and a project can be

107、tough to get approved if the budget is not fixed and agreed upon before signing a contract.There is less upfront planning with an Agile development project,and the product evolves as it develops.Therefore,the overall cost progresses along with the project iterations and changes.Agencies often provid

108、e a price range,but costs are hard to pre-define when quoting an Agile project.As the project progresses,new functions and features are identified,and each of those line items comes with a new potential price.One approach to this is to get approval for an overall project estimate,adding revisions an

109、d budget increase approvals through a changelog process,as needed.In the end,a development project costs what it costs,but there are ways to be as respectful of budget requirements and timelines as possible.New strategy for development teamsThe term Agile is not new to the manufacturing industry,and

110、 it generally goes hand in hand with lean manufacturing principles.What can be a more complex concept to get universal buy-in for is Agile development,as opposed to waterfall-style development projects.Explaining Agile development as an iterative,collaborative and flexible approach may not work for

111、organizations that prefer to see the precise steps,deliverables and options of a project 25|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.These objectives all still happen in an Agile environment.Rather than being presented ahead of time,steps,deliverables,and options present themselves throughout

112、 the length of the project.The Agile model allows for flexibility and changes as needed within the project.Requires a lot of collaborationNot all organizations want to be overly collaborative;they prefer to hand a project off to a contractor and wait on the finished product to focus on other busines

113、s tasks.Alternatively,they may have so many project stakeholders that involving them weekly to discuss a specific issue is not feasible,and they would prefer all the discovery upfront.As such,an Agile methodology may not be as appealing.Agile ecommerce development requires continuous integration,del

114、ivery and deployment.We use these methodologies in our toolset to empower clients with the freedom to control their development roadmap and develop solutions tailored to their business needs.View case study?CASE STUDY:EIKON DEVICEContinuous delivery,integration and deployment.Agile methodology at wo

115、rkThe digital transformation of a manufacturing business doesnt happen overnight.Eikon Device needed new B2B ecommerce opportunities and global distribution capabilities.Digitizing 25 years of exceptional customer service and top-notch operations made it 26|Eight digital commerce trends for manufact

116、uring.The main drivers of Agile development Individuals and interactions Over processes and tools.Working software Over comprehensive documentation.Customer collaboration Over contract negotiation.Responding to change Over following a plan.The twelve guiding principles of Agile buildsIterative produ

117、ct development allows the software to evolve in response to changes in the business environment or market requirements.This iterative approach supports a product rather than a project mindset.It provides greater flexibility throughout the development process,whereas on waterfall projects,the conditi

118、ons are defined and locked down from the beginning,making it difficult to change them later.These drivers and their type of thinking brings ideas online faster and more affordably.Customer satisfaction by early and continuous delivery of valuable software.Welcome changing requirements,even in late d

119、evelopment.Deliver working software frequently(weeks rather than months).Close,daily cooperation between business people and developers.Projects are built around motivated individuals,who should be trusted.Face-to-face conversation is the best form of communication(co-location).Working software is t

120、he primary measure of progress.Sustainable development,able to maintain a constant pace.Continuous attention to technical excellence and good designSimplicity the art of maximizing the amount of work not done is essential.Best architectures,requirements,and designs emerge from self-organizing teams.

121、The team regularly reflects on how to become more effective,and adjusts 27|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Our Agile approach:Six steps to digital transformationDetail each role,and its relationship,internal or external,to the project.Define your stakeholders,project owners,and teams

122、.1Can be completed internally,or by an outside agency.Complete an audit of your web properties.2Include stakeholder,project owners and team leads.Use the defined epics to complete a review.5Define sprints,timelines and reassess budgets and resources.Use review to assess Agile project readiness.6Buil

123、d“quick win”items first.Complex solutions can be designed along the way.Order the trends to implement in priority.3Group the user stories and features into epics.Develop user stories for the tasks and functions of each 28|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.How to realize digital transfo

124、rmationSuccessful digital transformation requires the right help from the right teams.Following these steps will guide manufacturing companies through their pains and help them achieve their business goals.ConsultationEvaluate your in-house talents.Bring in outside experts where needed.Analyze your

125、business needs,growth desires,customer targets and roadmap the features and solutions to bring them to fruition.Discovery&strategyDeep dive into your operations,conduct stakeholder interviews,map information and technical architectures and begin prototyping and creating low-fidelity visualizations o

126、f your ideal solutions.Experience designExtensive mapping of the customer journey defines this step.Conduct user experience audits and competitive design analysis.Craft accurate customer personas and plan your solution using world-class UX and UI design principles.DevelopmentWork with developers tha

127、t think and build beyond the platform.Both frontend and backend specialists should be part of your build and design.Continuous testing and quality checks need to be baked into your development process.Project managementWithout diligent project management,projects can falter or ultimately fail.By sti

128、cking to the Agile development methodology previously outlined,software solutions are faster to market,with fewer bugs and better final products.SupportPost-launch support is something your organization should discuss and plan for early on in its build.Scheduled maintenance,updates,code refactoring,

129、load testing and server monitoring are essential to software health.ConclusionIn todays dynamic landscape,a manufacturers competitive edge is no longer based on product offerings.Enabling improved information flow,data control,and automation through digital transformation offers increased efficiency

130、 and profitability opportunities.According to Gartners Industry Insights:2021 Manufacturing Top Strategic Technology Trends report,65%of manufacturing CEOs cited efficiency and productivity as their top priority.Developing the most profitable business model and keeping the sales process moving is cr

131、itical to gaining a competitive advantage.Automated digital systems need to work alongside physical operations,enabling better data flow,increased collaboration and crystal clear communication.With these improvements,every stakeholder,teammate and partner has the opportunity to help manufacturers in

132、crease efficiency and productivity.Manufacturers need to focus on developing operational efficiency,new revenue streams,and agile solutions that evolve with the changing industry by examining,streamlining,and then building a flow of data across the platforms that keep the business connected.Ready to

133、 tackle digital transformation?Or,just want to discuss strategic possibilities with a subject matter expert?We would love to talk to you about your project.No pressure,no obligation,just straight talk and helpful 29|Eight digital commerce trends for manufacturing.Take the assessment?DIGITAL COMMERCE

134、 ASSESSMENTIs your company suffering from disconnected data?Answer a series of questions about your current technical capabilities and platform restrictions.Find out how to adopt new technology and adapt existing systems to suit the exact needs of your business.Streamline operations,consolidate redu

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