agribusinessreview.comOCTOBER 20238 opinionIN MYPATH TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONThe term digital transformation is heard everywhere these days, but it has always existed for the past decades in simpler terms with basic implementation of technology in corporations. Its meaning is evolving as technology has become more present in every aspect of our lives and transcended the brick-and-mortar walls of industry leaping into our homes and in the palm of our hands with unlimited information where boundaries are a thing of the past. In present day we are now more identified with the brands we consume; we want to know the details of how they conduct business and how our favorite products are made. This conundrum has shaken up the term and now is much more than just a simple device or software installation. My favorite quote from Brooke Lester "Digital transformation involves the use of technology to radically improve performance or the reach of businesses" sets the premise for some of the elements I believe any IT function should consider on their transformation path of people, process, technology, customers and products to steer organizations into their digital evolution.1.Become a business partner. Create an organizational structure that drives business engagement through enterprise functional knowledge, becoming process leaders to establish great working relationships to provide IT solutions that enable business process optimization and deliver capabilities to the organization.2.Develop your people. It is very important to develop your personnel for the next generation of skillsets and prepare them for the future. A more capable workforce will nourish creativity and By Kelvin Llaverias, IT Director, FCC Agriculture, Florida CrystalsKelvin Llaverias
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