Why Digital Transformation Fails—and How to Fix It
· Discrete Manufacturing

Why Digital Transformation Fails—and How to Fix It

At Hannover Messe 2025, Friedrich Richter, Schneider Electric’s senior vice president of Services for Industrial Automation, didn’t just talk about digital transformation—he laid out why so many industrial players are still stuck in pilot purgatory. From small manufacturers to global enterprises, most are not struggling to start the journey; they’re struggling to scale it.The reality? Over 70% of companies […]

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Scaling Solutions: Overcoming Pilot Purgatory in Manufacturing
· Discrete Manufacturing

Scaling Solutions: Overcoming Pilot Purgatory in Manufacturing

Many manufacturers find themselves trapped in “pilot purgatory,” where digital transformation initiatives fail to scale beyond isolated proof-of-concept projects. While these pilots often demonstrate promise, they rarely deliver enterprise-wide impact due to fragmented systems, lack of interoperability, and limited scalability. Breaking out of this cycle is critical for manufacturers seeking to maximize the value of […]

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