APRIL 20249leading projects that are more aligned with the objectives of the organization and consumers.With the advancement of Industry 4.0 technologies and data analytics tools, an automated factory floor with robotic stations and a consolidated OT and IT network of information, and the advancement of connectivity between machines open up the possibility of using this data in any area of the organization, not only for the benefits already known in manufacturing, but also for areas such as quality, industrial safety, R&D, sales, supply chain, and new business. For example, to monitor or predict potential failures or incidents, the sales area to monitor the progress of a customer order in real-time, and the supply chain to reduce operating, storage, and transport costs. The company's business connectivity, through data and information, and the design of products and services aligned with this scenario.From the point of view of sustainability, data from the manufacturing area provides the best use of resources in transport, reducing freight and carbon emissions, as well as the use of recyclable packaging or return between factory and supplier. It also optimizes operations that demand energy and water in production processes.Finally, the requirements of a multidisciplinary organization driven by automation are the alignment of the area's objectives from the customer, prioritizing products, channels, and consumers to investments and automation strategies, connectivity, and sustainability throughout the company's pipeline, and ultimately cause a positive impact on the business. This demands a wide range of different backgrounds and expertise, aligned with digital and data technologies and organizational architecture. Projects and tasks exclusive to an area are increasingly rare. Below are some of these structural features.Cross-Functional Organization where all functional areas of the company support product and service development with resources and skills. Environment and Collaborative Relationship between areas. The competitive internal environment loses space and tends to be reduced. Digital Mindset and Automation Expertise throughout the business pipeline. People are driven by Digital, Data, and Automation that demand new behavioral and technical skills. The benefits are the best use of resources, the maximization of the company's results aligned with the customer's priorities, improving cost, and return on assets. On the other hand, this type of organization is more complex, and decisions can take longer, due to the more multidisciplinary involvement in projects and new developments. Organizational multidisciplinary is an approach to achieve more robust results, to meet new demands and increase business profitability from the top of the organization, focusing on the customer and user end
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