Why Fall is the Best Time for Digital Transformation
By Katie Foley
It's a crisp and cool fall day here in New England. The trees are varying shades of red, yellow, and orange and you can hear the crunching of leaves under your feet. Fall offers a special kind of magic, marked by vibrant foliage and cherished traditions. As the leaves turn and fall, it's a gentle reminder to let go of the old to make room for the new. This principle can be applied to digital transformation and change management as well.
Introduction to Digital Transformation & Change Management
The season of fall offers a powerful reminder to pause and take stock of what's working for your organzation. "Harvest" what's working and release anything that is no longer working to make room for new growth.
If a major organizational change has been on your radar, now is the perfect time to lean into both change management and digital transformation. Although similar concepts, they serve different purposes. Let's take a closer look at what these terms mean:
Digital transformation in the world of ERP means adopting modern technology to improve how your business runs. This might look like getting rid of manual processes and spreadsheets and replacing with a new ERP system to allow for streamlined operations, improved accuracy, and ultimately better decision making.
Change management in manufacturing is the process of helping people, processes, and systems adapt smoothly when something new is introduced, like a new ERP system, updated workflows, automation, or organizational changes.
While digital transformation focuses on the technology being introduced, change management ensures that the people and processes within the organization are prepared to successfully integrate those changes.
Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Embrace Change
Fall is a season of transition and reflection. For manufacturing organizations, this period before the year-end push offers a valuable opportunity to take a step back and honestly assess what’s working and what’s not. It’s a reminder from Mother Nature to slow down and carefully examine your processes, technologies, and team dynamics, determining what should be carried forward and what is ready to be left behind.
Many companies wait until the holidays or the start of the new year to engage in strategic planning, but why let the last 90 days slip away without purpose? Fall provides a natural cue to pause, reflect, and set clear goals. It’s also a time to find the courage to let go of outdated practices and systems that no longer serve your busines, making room for growth, innovation, and success in the year ahead.
Final Thoughts
Digital transformation and change management can feel daunting, but on the other side of that challenge lies opportunity and growth.
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