Does digital transformation really help businesses "makeover"?
One thing is for sure, Digital transformation is really a process of "transformation", changing the entire organization, people, the way businesses operate... Digital transformation in businesses helps create an entire ecosystem. connecting partners, customers, suppliers, manufacturers, satellite units, employees of the enterprise... Each link contributes to effectively exploiting the existing resources of the enterprise.
The digital transformation revolution helps an enterprise with a cumbersome and labor-intensive human resource system to optimize with a more streamlined human resources system, and the system operates more smoothly and efficiently. Especially activities related to the supply chain of goods for stores are always guaranteed, even during peak times, epidemics or holidays, Tet...
Digital transformation helps businesses to fully automate, even without human intervention, the system is still capable of smooth operation; help the staff see opportunities to quickly access the market, thereby innovating a series of deployment strategies.
Digital transformation is a vital solution to help small and medium businesses not be left behind, but there is not any specific formula to apply to all audiences.
Does digital transformation really help businesses transform?
Where does digital transformation start?
Viindoo believes that digital transformation does not only start with a system of advanced machines and technology, but also has to digitally transform both minds and people. So, to answer the question " Where does digital transformation begin ", we can also say: Digital transformation starts with digital thinking and digital people, specifically:
Change your mind
To prepare for the process of digital transformation steps, leaders need to answer 3 main questions:
- Why Convert Numbers?
- What are the benefits of digital transformation?
- For digital transformation, what must businesses change?
Awareness is very important, leaders must see why digital transformation is required, what tools do businesses currently have to be ready for Digital Transformation before they can embark on digitalization.
From many years of experience in implementing ERP for businesses, we have learned that digital transformation starts from 2 core factors:
- First, it is necessary to ensure a clear and clear flow of information and processes, and to ensure that all departments, departments and levels are fully linked in a homogenous system.
- Next, it is necessary to collect and build a stable database source to combine with the above process and information flow, thereby building a system that can store and operate on its own.
At this stage, the more human effort is minimized, the better human intervention is. New technologies will bring major changes, but at the same time, they also give us the opportunity to explore a larger, more powerful market.
Digital transformation for small and medium enterprises in Vietnam is currently decentralized into the following two groups: The first group, which has started Digital transformation, is mechanical, spontaneous, and has not yet been homogenized. The second group innovates in the direction of Digitization, ie applying technology to the production process.
Digital transformation follows a oriented, synchronous and holistic model, going from core values, then developing into an ecosystem; not only applying technology to the process but also "digital transformation" also the thinking and perception of the staff.
In fact, many businesses today only focus on lean production processes and timely distribution to save costs and time, but ignore investment in technology. It is the willingness to hire workers instead of Digital Transformation that has delayed digitization.
Change your mind
Invest in “Digital People”
The biggest difficulty of digital transformation is the "fear" of change from employees. Controlling this concern is one of the important factors that help businesses in Digital Transformation stand firm. After all, no matter how modern technology is, it is created and served by humans.
Digital transformation without the human factor is no different from "living in the cloud". Changing habits, breaking fear in the company's own team is the key to success on the road to digital transformation.
Besides investing in technology, businesses still need to prioritize talent. Maximize the intelligence of the staff, but at the same time, optimize the operating system based on the application of science and technology.
People in the new era are digital people. All thoughts, behaviors, and needs are mapped into a system of data and technology. People in general and each individual in particular, are becoming more and more transparent in a technological world. Business owners must understand people, the flow of social movement through the technology platform, from which to see opportunities - risks, see trends to master the game.
Ways to help businesses convert digital successfully
Building a flexible information technology environment
Applying the right technology to enhance your digital strategy is fundamental in today's business environment.
However, in fact, according to a survey 45% of executives believe that their business lacks all the necessary technologies to execute a digital transformation strategy. Fortunately, businesses recognize the need to deploy flexible systems. 86% of businesses believe that cloud technology is important to their digital transformation goals.
Cloud computing (Software as a Service - SaaS) allows businesses to operate quickly, dynamically and flexibly. This technology gives businesses the ability to test new projects cost-effectively with less risk. In addition, SaaS also allows businesses to use technology to respond to customer needs faster.
Therefore, it can be said that SaaS is a flexible and suitable information technology environment for businesses to start digital transformation.
The importance of cloud computing for digital transformation
Optimizing the operating process
An effective operating process is an essential factor for a successful digital transformation business. To do this, businesses need to make the best use of organizational resources, find ways to reuse old resources.
Along with that, the flexible application of technology is also a way to ensure that all departments in the business work together effectively and optimally. As a result, the business management of the administrator can also be easier and more flexible.
Optimizing the operating process
Building a digital business platform
A digital business platform will play the role of connecting business processes and enterprise infrastructure. From there, the platform will sort things out in a logical way. Along with that, these factors combined with the technology capacity of enterprises will be the factors that help the digitalization process to take place successfully.
Building a digital business platform
Through this article, hopefully businesses have found the answer to the question " Where does digital transformation start ?" and good ideas in the upcoming transformation of the business.
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