Standardization of industrial processes involves establishing uniform standards, procedures and methods for the execution of tasks and operations. The main aim of standardization is to ensure consistent and efficient execution of activities, reducing variations and deviations that can lead to inefficiencies, errors or loss of quality.
In practice, however, it can be difficult to guarantee compliance with all established processes and protocols. Some instructions may be open to interpretation, some documentation difficult to update...and this can lead to errors.
Digitization offers companies the opportunity to standardize and easily update their processes and procedures for greater efficiency. Find out how in this article.
Digitizing instructions makes it possible to centralize and standardize the management of process information across the entire organization. Knowledge management systems and collaborative platforms make it easier to share and update processes and relevant information in real time, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
This enables more informed decision-making and greater visibility across all operations, promoting proactive process management.
By standardizing processes, digitalization helps to improve the quality of products and services, while guaranteeing compliance with current standards and regulations.
Digitizing internal processes also makes it possible to create more engaging training paths incorporating videos (which provide a better understanding of a gesture) or quizzes to monitor and ensure an employee's assimilation of a skill.
Allowing each employee to access online training courses and procedural documentation from anywhere, at any time, enables them to be autonomous in their training.
This frees up time for business experts, who no longer need to spend as much time training each employee individually on standard processes.
While process standardization is synonymous with consistency and reliability, it must not compromise the flexibility needed to adapt to market changes (new standards / ecological transition...).
Digitization offers the opportunity to standardize processes while allowing flexibility to meet changing customer demands and environmental developments. Companies can quickly adjust documentation to optimize operations according to the needs of the moment.
In conclusion, digitalization plays an essential role in standardizing industrial processes, offering tangible benefits in terms of operational efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance. By adopting a strategic approach to digitization, companies can optimize their operations and position themselves advantageously in a constantly evolving market.
"With Komin, we have documented our operating procedures 10x faster than with paper"
- J. Cerruti (Methods & Industrialization Manager)
