If your digital transformation project has been stuck for more than 6 months, you're not alone. According to recent studies, 70% of digital transformation initiatives fail to achieve their stated objectives . But here's the uncomfortable truth: it's rarely the technology's fault. After working with over 50 manufacturing plants across Europe and implementing dozens of MES, MOM, and industrial IoT systems, I've identified seven critical mistakes that consistently kill these projects. The good...

Implementing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is one of the most powerful steps a manufacturing organization can take to optimize operations, improve visibility, and accelerate digital transformation. However, MES projects are complex and often underestimated. Many companies struggle with adoption, integration, or scalability, which can turn an investment into a painful lesson.

In the age of Industry 4.0, data has become the new gold. Machines, sensors, MES/MOM, ERP systems, and operators generate terabytes of...