In the competitive world of industrial manufacturing, every decision counts. Addressing challenges such as legacy systems, manual workflows, customer demand uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and the urgent need for decarbonization is crucial for ensuring future resilience. The path to overcoming these challenges and driving efficiency is clear: Digital Transformation.

But how can manufacturers ensure the seamless adoption of digital initiatives across their organizations? To illustrate this journey, let’s explore a case study.

Case Study: Transforming a Southeast Asian Manufacturer

A Southeast Asian manufacturer recognized the need for digital transformation to enhance operational efficiency but wasn’t sure where to start. Partnering with Yokogawa and KBC, a Yokogawa company, they embarked on a transformative journey.

Identifying key areas for improvement

It started with Yokogawa assessing the manufacturer's digital readiness and evaluating current systems and identifying key areas for improvement. The result was a strategic roadmap prioritizing initiatives like energy management aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Building a Stable Data Foundation

One of the initial challenges was the manufacturer’s fragmented, low-quality data, which hindered KPI reporting and process optimization. Yokogawa and KBC implemented a stable cloud-based data foundation via the Yokogawa Cloud Platform to ingest, normalize, and integrate IT/OT data from different sources, transforming them into meaningful information models.

Implementing Digital Energy Monitoring

With a robust data foundation in place, the manufacturer was ready to implement a digital twin-based energy management solution to help identify energy improvement potential and digitalize energy reporting. It simplifies the creation of regulatory greenhouse emissions reports and identifies other energy improvement opportunities.

Driving Further Innovation

Empowered by the success of their energy management initiatives, the organization redirected its attention toward other functional areas and energy optimization opportunities, fostering innovation and driving further efficiencies.

Unlocking the Potential of Digital Transformation

Yokogawa's and KBC’s expertise in digital transformation empowered this manufacturer to make informed decisions with accurate, timely information. I believe a key to our success was that our involvement in the entire customer journey went beyond mere consultancy. We provided hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and sustaining digital solutions. Consequently, Yokogawa is able to guide manufacturing enterprise transformation with a high degree of accountability, delivering tangible business results.

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No matter where your digital journey lies ahead, Yokogawa is here to support you every step of the way. Embrace the future of manufacturing with confidence and let Yokogawa help you unlock the full potential of your operations through smart, digital transformation.

Author: Paul Holthuis