Strategic Vision Beyond the Immediate:
After a recent visit to a Dallas manufacturing facility, it’s evident that investing in communication infrastructure requires foresight. Think long term—3 to 5 years ahead—when upgrading or implementing new communications systems.
Partnership Beyond Technology:
Your vendor’s questions should transcend technical specifications. If they’re not asking about the business outcomes for your company and customers, consider the depth of that partnership.
Prioritization is Key:
Create a comprehensive list of use cases and pain points, then prioritize them based on their impact. This roadmap guides your investment decisions.
Preparing for the Worst:
Equally important is a list sorted by worst-case scenarios. This proactive approach prepares for contingencies and risk mitigation.
Temporal Spread of Use Cases:
Ensure your use cases span the 3- to 5-year mark. If they don’t, it’s time to reassess and delve deeper into your strategy.
Tailored Communication Solutions:
Distinguish between mobility and fixed wireless needs. Solutions like WiFi, DAS, private LTE, or Unified Communications serve different purposes.
Understanding Solution Providers:
Recognize the differences between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 solution providers. This understanding drives your decision-making process.
Financial Assessment:
Conduct a comprehensive ROI analysis for a 5-year span. This lays the groundwork for informed financial decisions.
Robust Project Management:
Phase the project meticulously, allowing enough time for unforeseen challenges. Factor in risks and contingencies into your timeline.
Distributed Risk Management:
Execute in phases with multiple partners. This distributes risk and ensures a smoother implementation process.
In addition, it’s critical to have long-term managed service plans in place or collaborate with experts in these areas. These strategic steps empower manufacturing CIOs and executives to craft a communication infrastructure that’s resilient, future-ready, and aligned with business objectives.
At Clover IQ, our focus lies in understanding business intricacies before bringing in the technology stack. This approach empowers manufacturing CIOs and executives to design resilient, future-ready communication infrastructure aligned with business objectives.
