Is Industry 5.0 Just Industry 4.0? CMMS, AI, and Digital Transformation with Jeff Winter

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Jeff Winter, VP of Business Strategy at Critical Manufacturing, discusses the role of digital transformation in Industry 4.0, emphasizing its importance for long-term success. He explains that digital transformation varies across industries and companies, with timelines and priorities influenced by factors like size and strategic goals. Winter highlights the importance of a phased, strategic approach and the integration of systems, including CMMS, to enhance efficiency. He also addresses the influence of maintenance maturity on technology adoption and shares insights on Industry 5.0 and AI in maintenance.  

A HUGE thank you to Jeff for joining to record this insightful episode!!

• Digital transformation’s importance for long-term success and varying approaches across industries
• Phased approach and system integration for optimal results in digital transformation
• The role of CMMS in enhancing efficiency and decision-making through integration with other systems
• Maintenance maturity levels and their impact on technology adoption and effectiveness
• The role of AI in maintenance, requiring strong data and human oversight for effective use

GC referenced an estimated 70% failure rate of 4.0 initiatives.  Here’s an article for that:  https://zaptic.com/has-industry-4-0-f…