The Digitisation Dilemma

The current Pandemic is accelerating the transition to automated processes. IOT & IIOT uptake was already gaining momentum on a global scale before COVID 19 came along.
Before that real-time location systems through GPS in an outdoor environment and RFID, BLE, UWB to name but a few, indoors, were becoming increasingly commonplace.

Throw into this mix exciting developments in AI, Robotics and the looming 5G roll out and it is clear we are going through a period of unparalleled rapid technological change . In many situations management teams are faced with the dilemma of how to transition to digitized operations, quite often with depleted financial resources , coupled with a lack of understanding of the wide range of technologies involved in the process.
A new business vocabulary has emerged, People Counting, Social Distancing, Contact Tracing etc, everyone looking for a quick fix just to get back to business.
This can lead to either a rush to go with the cheapest and easiest short term fix, or, equally as bad, inertia in making decisions delaying a return to some kind of normal trading.

However, taking a longer-term view to understand how the accurate and timely collection of data across all areas of the business can bring significant benefits. In particular, how using big data analysis can drive higher performance levels and better decision making.

Making a start….

  • It is not necessary to attempt a business-wide digitization project in one go, in fact very inadvisable. Prioritizing one or two key areas and selecting an economically viable proof of concept with a specialist supplier can bring a greater level of understanding to all stakeholders in a short time frame and with very low risk attached.
  • Clearly identify with your supplier what the key deliverables you need to see are.
  • Selecting a digitization platform which is scalable, flexible, capable of working with a mix of technologies (not tied to a single one) is an essential foundation in building a business-wide resource.

We offer a no-obligation, free consultation process, why not save valuable time by giving us a call now. +353 (0)2965096.
With our many years of experience, across a wide range of market sectors, we at SmartRFiD understand the problems management teams face in trying to sort through the technological maze. Our primary aim is to guide clients to what is the best, affordable solution for them, whatever that may be.